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Water resources and wetlands

Some of Bloomington's most valuable resources are its lakes, wetlands, Nine Mile Creek and the Minnesota River. This delicately-balanced, natural system changes constantly and needs our help to remain healthy.

DNR press release - June 10, 2010
On the water: Is there anything we can do about water levels? (168KB, 2-page PDF)

Management plans

Human influences have changed the water resources system rapidly and these changes have impacted the larger ecosystem. The following federally-mandated plans and programs were developed to protect these valuable resources.

Ways to protect our waters

Ways to be Water Wise
Watch this video for ways you can preserve and protect our water resources.

You can be an active force in safeguarding and enhancing the quality of our water resources.

Water quality programs sponsored by the City:
- Adopt-a-BIt of Bloomington
- Street sweeping

Application for Stormwater Utility Adjustment (76KB, 1-page PDF)
Credit policy (357KB, 4-page PDF)
Erosion control
Invasive plants
Lake management
Nonpoint source pollution
Phosphorus reduction
Rain barrels
Rainwater gardens
Residential Pool/Spa Drainage
Shoreline landscaping
Simple tips
Stopping water where it drops
Stormwater permits for construction
Stormwater utility drainage fee (City Code Chapter 11, Article IV)
Streambank protection (519KB, 2-page PDF)

For more information, contact:

Scott Anderson, Engineering
1700 W. 98th Street
PH: 952-563-4867
E-mail: smanderson@ci.bloomington.mn.us

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