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Avant Gardens
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| 612-396-7260 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Avant Gardens provides custom installation of pavers, water features and unique plantings.
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Barrel Depot
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| Shakopee, MN |
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Barrel Depot is a small Minnesotan company that is working towards an eco-friendly environment. We salvage young, good condition, used oak wine barrels to reuse, convert them into rain barrels and repurpose.
Each rain barrel is made with premium components that allows for use year after year. This year we added a beautiful rain barrel made from recycled plastic, rain barrel soaker hoses and various rain chains. We also have a complete line of above and below ground tanks that are for collecting 400 gallons or more of rain water.
At Barrel Depot we recognize that conservation is key. Collecting rainwater creates a multitude of benefits! Visit our website www.barreldepot.com for a complete line of products and information.
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biota: A Landscape Design + Build Firm
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| 211 St. Anthony Parkway Studio 102 Minneapolis MN 55418 |
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contactus@biotalandscapes.com
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| Phone: 612-781-4000 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Recognized by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association for attention to detail and overall quality of installation, biota | A Landscape Design + Build Firm offers innovative design, build + maintenance services to residential clients with the highest standards. biota continues to promote ecologically sensitive practices to its clients and through community involvement.
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Blue Thumb
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| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Blue Thumb is a collaborative program originally developed by Rice Creek Watershed District. Blue Thumb partners are a group of professionals from local governmental units (watershed and conservation districts, cities, counties); non-profit and community organizations; and nursery and landscape professionals.
The Blue Thumb program aims to encourage homeowners to use native plant gardening, raingardens, and shoreline stabilization to reduce runoff from their home landscape in an effort improve water quality.
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Cobblestone Gardens & Market
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2100 W. Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55431 |
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jessica@cobblestonegardensandmarket.com
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| 952-884-7889 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2009 |
We are a full-service garden center located in Bloomington. Our plant
selection includes a wide array of annuals, tropicals, vegetables,
perennials, shrubs and trees. Anything you need for you garden or yard
can be found at our store, including garden accessories, seeds, soils, and
even gift items. We can help you choose the right plants for the right
space or even do a landscape design for you.
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Ecological Gardens
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4105 Washburn Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412 |
| 612-588-3942 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Ecological Gardens designs and installs sustainable and abundant landscapes that meet the needs of humans and wildlife. We work to rebuild natural wealth through soil improvement, water capture, and high plant diversity.
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Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping
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craigstark@ecoscapes1.com
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| 612-965-0848 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping is a full service design-build landscaping company serving the Twin Cities metro area. Specializing in sustainable landscape renovation, we solve existing landscape problems including grading, drainage, overgrown or misplaced plantings and invasive species. We can also design and install rain gardens, native plantings, outdoor kitchens, patios and retaining walls.
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EnergyScapes Inc.
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3754 Pleasant Ave So.
Minneapolis, MN 55409 |
| 612-821-9797 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
We design and build beautiful landscapes featuring native species and local materials for lowest energy use in every way. Our rain gardens and pervious driveways keep rainwater on-site. Our Green Awnings also save energy, through both summer and winter.
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Glacial Ridge Growers
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25132 250th Avenue
Glenwood, MN 56334 |
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glacridgegrowers@aol.com
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| 320-634-0136/866-518-1671 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Glacial Ridge Growers, Inc. from Glenwood, Minnesota are propagators and growers of a wide variety of local ecotype Native plants used in rain-gardens, restoration projects, and other plantings. We sell them at the St. Paul Farmers Market and also wholesale to other garden centers and landscapers along with our other perennials, annuals, herbs, and organic vegetable plants.
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Green Institute
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2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
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| 612-278-7100 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008
In fifteen years, the Green Institute has grown from its roots in a neighborhood-based environmental justice movement to one of the state's leading non-profit groups focusing on projects and practical innovations that simultaneously improve our community and the environment.
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Ground One
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2112 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431 |
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pat@groundonemn.com
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| 952-884-3336 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2009 |
Ground One has been designing and installing artistic landscapes since
1989. As 'The experts in landscape artistry', we apply all of these
experiences to your dreams. We pay close attention to detail from design,
through the build process and beyond to our customer care. Our goal is to
develop a relationship with each client that grows as your garden grows.
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Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supplies
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| Plymouth, Farmington and Stillwater |
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info@hedbergaggregates.com
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| 763-545-4400 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Hedberg is the area's favorite wholesale and retail provider of landscape hardgoods, masonry products, natural stone and water gardening supplies. The eco-friendly Hedberg Nursery in Stillwater features specialty and locally grown perennials, native plants, raingarden materials and organic fertilizers
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Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens
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405 Comstock Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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heidi@bloomonmn.com
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| 763-474-4969 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
For almost 30 years, Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens have designed, built and managed environmentally sound gardens to the delight of our residential and commercial customers in and around the Twin Cities. We house or can locate specialty plants for your unique landscape project. We cultivate Minnesota Grown annuals, tropical plants, specialty dahlias, herbs, heirloom vegetables, perennials, roses, shrubs and ornamental trees.
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J & F Reddy Rents, Inc.
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3320 Republic Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426 |
| 952-927-5641 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2009 |
Reddy Rents is your local, community rental store since 1963. We rent lawn & garden as well as remodeling equipment. We stock sod cutters, garden tillers, bed edgers, Bobcats, Dingos, trucks and trailers--everything you need for your landscaping project.
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Land Design Associates
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info@landdesignmn.com
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| 952-448-9879 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Land design specializes in both commercial and residential landscape design, and installation. Our focus is on quality. Our approach is to be socially & environmentally sensitive to stormwater , drainage & water problems.
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Landscape Renovations
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12515 40th Street South
Afton, MN 55001 |
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mail@landscaperenovations.com
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| 651-769-0010 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Landscape Renovations is a full service design/build landscaping firm that can provide all phases of landscape installation, as well maintenance services after the installation has been completed. Our team of experienced designers and installers will provide you with a level of service rarely found in the industry, and tailor the design of your landscaping to suit your lifestyle. Our specialties include natural stone walls & patios, concrete paver patios & driveways, planting design, and water features.
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Local Roots Landscapers
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| Minneapolis, MN |
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local_roots@yahoo.com
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| 651-222-7405 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2009 |
A Twin Cities partnership offering design, installation and renovation of urban landscapes using native plants, natural stonework and sustainable practices. It is our intention to contribute to your connection with the natural world through the creation of harmonious and artful landscapes that are informed by the ecology of our native ecosystem.
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Natural Shore Technologies
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6275 Pagenkopf Rd.
Maple Plain, MN 55359 |
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Haley@naturalshore.com
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| 612-703-7581 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Natural Shore Technologies create ecologically healthy shorelands, wetlands and rain gardens. We design, install and maintain a wide variety of ecological restoration
projects. We have our own nursery and grow all our own native plants. We
also supply native plants and erosion control materials for do-it-yourselfers.
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Patio Town
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info@patiotown.com
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| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Permeable (and traditional) interlocking pavers, retaining walls, natural stone, decorative rock, boulders, stepping stones, mulch, and more. It's all at Patio Town. We have everything you need for do-it-yourself landscaping projects. Or the professionals in our Villa Landscapes design-and-build division can create a unique solution specific to your yard and manage installation from start to finish.
Locations:
North Metro
8500 Jefferson Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55445
Ph: 763 488 1300
South Metro
2801 Hwy. 13 W.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Ph: 952 894 4400
East Metro
6300 Hwy 36 Blvd.
Oakdale, MN 55128
Ph: 651 770 1391
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Prairie Moon Nursery
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32115 Prairie Lane
Winona, MN 55987 |
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info@prairiemoon.com
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| 1-866-417-8156 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Since 1982, Prairie Moon Nursery has been growing and stocking the largest number of native species found in the Upper Midwest. Contact us for a free color catalog and cultural guide. Order seed and plants for wetland, prairie, woodland, savanna, and rain gardens directly from our online store. We offer FREE consultation through our toll free number.
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Prairie Restorations, Inc.
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P.O. Box 327
Princeton, MN 55371 |
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info@prairieresto.com
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| 763-389-4342 or 1-800-837 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Prairie Restorations, Inc. is a full service restoration company specializing in the installation and management of native plant communities. We are also suppliers of native seed and plant materials.
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Sunrise Native Plants
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P.O. Box 336
Center City, MN 55012 |
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info@sunrisenativeplants.com
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| (651) 257-4414 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Sunrise Native Plants provides landscapers and gardeners in Central Minnesota with an extensive variety of grasses, shrubs, vines and flowering plants native to the region. We can help you choose the right plants for any landscaping project, including rain gardens, by making recommendations based on the soil type, light conditions and moisture levels of the area you are landscaping.
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Terrace Horticultural Books
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| 503 Saint Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 |
| 651-222-5536 |
| Terrace Horticultural Books is the largest stocking seller of used and
antiquarian books about gardening and plants in the United States. We
carry specific local interest new books as well such as Welby Smith's
Trees and Shrubs Of Minnesota. We have large sections on organic
gardening, vegetables, and fruit. Our website at
www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com is searchable with ordering easily
accomplished from over 17,000 items available. If you need an out of
print book about plants, there is no better place to start your
search. Our showrooms are open M-F, 12-5pm.
In addition to books, we also stock unframed botanical art, gardening
artifacts, old periodicals and journals, seed and plant catalogs, and
old unused seed packets. Something for everyone to use and love or as
a gift for your favorite gardener.
Occasioinal garden tours, events, garden book reading club, and Tea at
Terrace round out the fun things you find at Terrace Horticultural
Books
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The Kestrel Design Group
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7101 Ohms Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55439 |
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tkdg@tkdg.net
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| 952-928-9600 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Kestrel Design Group is your Green and Blue Infrastructure Company. We specialize in Urban Trees to Stormwater, Green Roofs to Living Walls and Sustainable Site Solutions.
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| The following cities are funders of the Metro Blooms Rain Garden Education Workshops. These workshops would not be possible without the financial support we receive from these organizations. We thank them for their continued support in helping us educate the public about the importance of installing rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff to help protect our environment. |
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City of Minneapolis
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350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| In the city dial 311/outs |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 1986 |
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City of Minnetonka
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14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
| 952-939-8200 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
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City of Plymouth
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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web@ci.plymouth.mn.us
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| 763-509-5000 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
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City of Shorewood
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City of St. Louis Park
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5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416 |
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info@stlouispark.org
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| 952-924-2500 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
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| Watershed Partners |
| The following watershed districts are funders of the Metro Blooms Rain Garden Education Workshops. These workshops would not be possible without the financial support we receive from these organizations. We thank them for their continued support in helping us educate the public about the importance of installing rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff to help protect our environment. |
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Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization
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bcra@barr.com
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| 952-832-2652 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Basset Creek Watershed Management Organization is approximately 40 square miles and includes the nine municipalities: Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.
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Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission oversees Elm Creek which includes 13 lakes and eight municipalities: Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth and Rogers.
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Hennepin County Environmental Services
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300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
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henn.net@co.hennepin.mn.us
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| 612-348-6500 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2005 |
The Hennepin County Environmental Services is the key resource outlet for Hennepin County residents. Services include low-cost rain barrels, hazardous drop-off facilities, solid waste planning and other environmental education tools.
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Lower Minnesota River Watershed District
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112 E 5th St, Suite 102
Chaska, MN 55318 |
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info@watersheddistrict.org
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| 952-227-1038 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District encompasses the Minnesota River Valley from Carver, Minnesota to the confluence with the Mississippi River at Historic Fort Snelling. Popular areas covered by the district include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Twin Cities International Airport and the Mall of America.
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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18202 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391 |
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| 952-471-0590 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2005 |
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) covers 27 cities and two townships, an estimated 181 square miles west of Minneapolis. With over eight major creeks, 129 lakes and thousands of wetlands, MCWD is one of the area's largest watershed districts. Popular water resources include Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls.
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Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
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7710 Computer Avenue, Ste. 135
Edina, MN 55435 |
| 952-835-2078 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District was the first urban watershed district formed in Minnesota in 1959. It covers roughly 50 square miles that includes most of Edina and Bloomington and sections of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Richfield.
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Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2006 |
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission oversees Shingle Creek and the western portion of the Mississppi River, which includes 16 lakes and the cities of: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale.
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West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2006 |
West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission together with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission extends over 67 square miles in east-central Hennepin County.
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