The district’s water management plan guides the work we do managing water resources within our boundaries.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Water Management Plan sets the vision, guidelines, and proposed tasks for managing water resources within the boundaries of the watershed district.
Nine Mile Creek Water Management Plan (2017-2027)
The Fifth Generation Nine Mile Creek Water Management Plan was prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 103D and 103B.231, and Minnesota Rules 8410. The District’s current plan was adopted in October 2017 and amended in April 2018, April 2019, September 2023, and April 2025.
2017-2027 Water Management Plan
Water Management Plan Update (2027-2037)
The district is required to update its water management plan every ten years. The planning process for the plan update will include input from the district’s Technical and Community Advisory Committees, as well as watershed residents. The updated plan will set the goals and priorities that define the district’s programs and capital projects to protect and enhance our water resources over the years 2027-2037. Previous plans were published in 1961, 1973, 1996, 2007, and 2017.
Stakeholder Involvement
Opportunities for stakeholder involvement will be announced here.
Take our survey to share your ideas on priorities for our next ten year water management plan. This should take five minutes or less. The survey and map comment feature will be open through September 30, 2025. Results will be posted here by November 19, 2025.
State of the Waters: Water Management Plan Kick-Off
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) hosted the water management plan kick-off event on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the annual State of the Waters event. Attendees provided input on issues important to them in a participatory discussion session.
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments regarding the water management plan, please contact the Brett Eidem, Project and Planning Manager, at 952-356-1999.