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    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles and encompasses the land area draining to Nine Mile Creek. We serve the residents, property-owners and visitors of the cities in our district: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
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    9 Mile Creek Discovery Point

    Discovery Point is our headquarters and a unique educational facility. Visitors learn best practices in water management and conservation in a wooded setting. The 5.3 acre, wooded site connects to walking trails and a wetland.
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Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Time: 7-8 PM

Location: Nine Mile Creek Discovery Point and virtual

https://zoom.us/j/96749071070?pwd=ODZPK25NR1IzbzE2Y25XMzQxZEVqdz09

Meeting ID: 967 4907 1070

Passcode: 246149

2023 February 1 Nine Mile Creek CAC Meeting agenda

CAC meetings are open to the public. Masks are optional.

Past meeting minutes are available in the Resource Library.

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Give deicing chemicals time to work, especially when temperatures drop below zero-walk like a penguin, and drive slower!

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Feb 7

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Interested in our Cost Share program but not sure if your project qualifies? Check out this recorded information session that can answer some of your questions! If all your questions aren't answered after watching, contact our Program and Project Manager, Erica Sniegowski, at esniegowski@ninemilecreek.org ninemilecreek.org/cost-share-information

Interested in our Cost Share program but not sure if your project qualifies? Check out this recorded information session that can answer some of your questions! If all your questions aren't answered after watching, contact our Program and Project Manager, Erica Sniegowski, at esniegowski@ninemilecreek.org
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Feb 6

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We have been hearing the song of the Northern Cardinal lately. This could mean that spring is approaching! Unlike most other birds, both the male and female cardinals sing, sometimes sharing phrases to communicate. PC: Russ Stanton, photo featured in our 2023 calendar

We have been hearing the song of the Northern Cardinal lately. This could mean that spring is approaching! Unlike most other birds, both the male and female cardinals sing, sometimes sharing phrases to communicate.

PC: Russ Stanton, photo featured in our 2023 calendar ...

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Feb 3

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A few NMCWD staff attended a Low Salt No Salt training this past Tuesday, where they learned about more resources and tools to help promote chloride reduction!

A few NMCWD staff attended a Low Salt No Salt training this past Tuesday, where they learned about more resources and tools to help promote chloride reduction! ...

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Feb 2

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District staff had the opportunity to attend the Contractor's Expo today, held in Minnetonka. They had some great conversations with city staff, contractors, and staff from other watersheds. The Watershed Sandbox was a topic of discussion and got a lot of interaction! #CityOfMinnetonka #nmcwd

District staff had the opportunity to attend the Contractor's Expo today, held in Minnetonka. They had some great conversations with city staff, contractors, and staff from other watersheds. The Watershed Sandbox was a topic of discussion and got a lot of interaction! #CityOfMinnetonka #nmcwd ...

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Feb 2

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It's World Wetland Day! Wetlands are essential ecosystems in Minnesota and worldwide. They provide many benefits, including water quality, habitat, and storage. Check out this photo of Cardinal Creek Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. #nmcwd

It's World Wetland Day! Wetlands are essential ecosystems in Minnesota and worldwide. They provide many benefits, including water quality, habitat, and storage. Check out this photo of Cardinal Creek Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. #nmcwd ...

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Feb 1

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Calling all Minnesota K-12 students who love art and fish! Minnesota Conservation Volunteer and Wildlife Forever is hosting a Fish Art Contest, open until February 28th. Get out some paper and crayons or colored pencils, and get creative! For more information about the contest, visit the website: tinyurl.com/FishArtContest

Calling all Minnesota K-12 students who love art and fish! Minnesota Conservation Volunteer and Wildlife Forever is hosting a Fish Art Contest, open until February 28th. Get out some paper and crayons or colored pencils, and get creative! For more information about the contest, visit the website: tinyurl.com/FishArtContest ...

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One of the great benefits of having a greenhouse at Discovery Point is growing plants in the middle of winter. After some seed stratification, we potted these in early January, and they are now sprouting. So far, we have some milkweed, wild onion, and Rattlesnake Master. Keep an eye out for more updates on these saplings as they grow! #nmcwd

One of the great benefits of having a greenhouse at Discovery Point is growing plants in the middle of winter. After some seed stratification, we potted these in early January, and they are now sprouting. So far, we have some milkweed, wild onion, and Rattlesnake Master. Keep an eye out for more updates on these saplings as they grow! #nmcwd ...

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Exciting things are happening in our greenhouse. Two of our Aloe Vera plants are about to bloom! This only occurs once the plant is four years old, and the conditions must be just right. We will post again when it blooms, so be on the lookout!

Exciting things are happening in our greenhouse. Two of our Aloe Vera plants are about to bloom! This only occurs once the plant is four years old, and the conditions must be just right. We will post again when it blooms, so be on the lookout! ...

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We've been hearing some hoots around Discovery Point lately, and that is because it's Great Horned Owl nesting season! These creatures are sometimes known as a tiger with wings because of their fierce hunting skills. During this season, owls will either make their own nest or use abandoned nests of hawks or squirrels. The female owl can lay up to 5 eggs which will be incubated for about 30 days before hatching. This Great Horned Owl was spotted eating a snake at Discovery Point a few months ago. #nmcwd #minnesotadnr

We've been hearing some hoots around Discovery Point lately, and that is because it's Great Horned Owl nesting season! These creatures are sometimes known as a tiger with wings because of their fierce hunting skills. During this season, owls will either make their own nest or use abandoned nests of hawks or squirrels. The female owl can lay up to 5 eggs which will be incubated for about 30 days before hatching.

This Great Horned Owl was spotted eating a snake at Discovery Point a few months ago. #nmcwd #minnesotadnr ...

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The subnivean zone, it's the small space between the fallen snow and the earth. It is also the space small creatures such as mice and voles use to stay alive and keep warm during these cold winter months. These animals will create small tunnels and living spaces all throughout the subnivean zone. It can be up to 32 degrees in this space regardless of the temperature above the snow. What kind of animal do you think made this hole at Discovery Point? #nmcwd

The subnivean zone, it's the small space between the fallen snow and the earth. It is also the space small creatures such as mice and voles use to stay alive and keep warm during these cold winter months. These animals will create small tunnels and living spaces all throughout the subnivean zone. It can be up to 32 degrees in this space regardless of the temperature above the snow.
What kind of animal do you think made this hole at Discovery Point?
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