Bloomington, Minnesota Development News

NM Creek Corridor Renewal Project and Urban Forest Master Plan Update

The NM Creek corridor renewal project involves selective tree removal to address erosion, invasive species, habitat degradation, and lack of native plant regeneration. The goal is to improve the long-term health of the ecosystem and restore historic habitats like oak savannah. Approximately 150 to 200 new trees and thousands of plants will be added. This restoration is based on ecological science and developed with staff, consultants, and community input. Separately, Bloomington adopted its urban forest master plan, a long-term strategy for managing the city's trees to improve air quality, reduce storm water runoff, cool the city, and enhance quality of life. The plan focuses on proactive management, private stewardship, policy updates, equitable growth, resilience, and partnerships, with implementation including resource evaluation, policy updates, and a planting permit program.