The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners to manage natural resources in a way that conserves and improves soil and water resources. When established in 1946, ACD largely worked with agricultural producers but has since evolved to serve the changing demographics of the county. With very little agriculture remaining, ACD […]
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Sign up for the Natural Resources Field Trip
March 24th, 2018 
knowtheflow Anoka County Extension Service invites all 4th & 5th grade classrooms to attend the Natural Resources Field Trip. FIELD TRIP OBJECTIVES Provides a fun environmental experience in a natural, outdoor setting. Includes information about Minnesota habitat and wildlife at different stations out in nature. Educational topics may include: birds, honey bees, animals, plants, trees, recycling, […]
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March 14th, 2018 knowtheflow Order a Compost Bin & Rain Barrel The Recycling Association of Minnesota has partnered with Green Lights Recycling (Blaine) to provide Anoka County residents with rain barrels and compost bins at low cost. For more information, call the Recycling Association of Minnesota at (651) 641-4589 or email beth@recycleminnesota.org TO ORDER click here PICK UP your rain […]
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National Wildlife Week in Anoka County
March 7th, 2018 knowtheflow National Wildlife Week (March 12th through the 16th) is designed around teaching and connecting kids to the awesome wonders of wildlife. IN ANOKA COUNTY. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources oversees nearly twenty thousand acres (31 square miles) of land conserved within seven Wildlife Management Areas (WMA): Bearman WMA (Nowthen, 651-296-3450) Bethel WMA (Bethel, 651-296-3450) Carl E. Bonnell WMA (St. Francis, 651-296-3450) Robert […]
BE PREPARED FOR A FLOOD
March 5th, 2018 knowtheflow Because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past, doesn’t mean you won’t in the future. Flood risk isn’t just based on history, it’s also based on a number of factors: rainfall, river-flow, topography, flood-control measures, and changes due to construction and development. Although many floods are caused by huge storms like hurricanes, more floods […]
Drinking water protection grants for small public systems
February 26th, 2018 knowtheflow ANNOUNCEMENT (link). The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announces the availability of funding to support the protection of drinking water at noncommunity transient public water system (PWS) that include water wells that serve a restaurant, hotel or office building. Non-community transient systems serve at least 25 people at least 60 days of the year, but do […]
25BY25 top concerns for water quality improvement
February 22nd, 2018 knowtheflow Governor Mark Dayton has released a report of the 25BY25 town hall meetings, held last year, that asked Minnesotans what are their top concerns about the state’s water quality. The report identifies nine main themes: Education, communication and engagement Reducing runoff by holding more water on the land Working together across levels of government and […]
Register for the 2018 Metro Area Children’s Water Festival
February 14th, 2018 knowtheflow Attention Twin Cities 4th grade teachers! Registration is open to attend the 2018 Metro Area Children’s Water Festival that will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Festival will include over 1,400 metropolitan area students (plus home-school students) to learn a most important lesson: WATER CONNECTS EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING ON EARTH. The purpose […]
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
February 9th, 2018 knowtheflow International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A gender gap persists in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Women have made tremendous progress increasing their participation in the science and engineering fields. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science inspires all women that they can be […]
Coon Creek Watershed Board of Managers Vacancy
February 2nd, 2018 knowtheflow The mission of the Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is to manage groundwater and surface water drainage systems to prevent property damage, maintain hydrologic balance and protect water quality for the safety and enjoyment of citizens and the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The CCWD is administered by a five (5) member Board of Managers. […]
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