The City of Andover is in the process of amending its wellhead protection plan to protect the safety of drinking water that is supplied to residents. An information meeting was held at Andover City Hall Council Chambers where David Berkowitz (Andover Director of Public Works and City Engineer) was available to answer questions and discuss the […]
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Andover’s drinking water protection plan moves forward
August 6th, 2015 
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Household hazardous waste collection events
August 4th, 2015 knowtheflow When certain household chemicals are not used up, they can become household hazardous waste. Many household products contain the same chemicals as manufacturing and industrial products that can pollute soils and groundwater if not properly disposed. Anoka County communities have joined forces to maintain the quality of our natural water resources by offering residents solutions […]
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Waterspot on 2011 Community Water Project – Coon Rapids Rotary
July 28th, 2015 knowtheflow The Rotary Club of Coon Rapids initiated a public service in their 2011 Community Water Project to foster both water conservation and the prevention of water pollution within the Coon Rapids community. The 2011 Community Water Project brochure SAVE WATER – SAVE MONEY With Easy Ways to Reduce Water Usage at Home is an adaptation of the […]
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Smart irrigation strategies to protect water supply
July 20th, 2015 knowtheflow Participants at the Anoka County Smart Irrigation Presentation and Forum learned some tricks to keep their property looking great while reducing water use to preserve local natural resources. The depletion of groundwater and lowering of lake levels is a possibility when water use exceeds natural water resources supply. Mick Jost presented the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program […]
Posted in Announcements, Good to Know, Videos, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Smart irrigation strategies to protect water supplyKeeping aquatic invasive species out of Anoka County waters
July 11th, 2015 knowtheflow Minnesota and Anoka County waters are threatened by aquatic invasive species (AIS). Invasive species are not native to Minnesota and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Invasive species reaching Anoka County waterways threaten lake and river communities. It is illegal to transport any aquatic plants, zebra mussels, New Zealand mudsnails or other […]
Posted in Announcements, Good to Know, Videos Comments Off on Keeping aquatic invasive species out of Anoka County watersAnoka County students participate in 2015 Metro Envirothon
July 5th, 2015 knowtheflow Teams of local students from Andover and Columbia Heights High Schools recently participated in the Metro Envirothon at the U of MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. The Environthon tests junior high and high school students on their knowledge of Minnesota’s natural resources in an outdoor environment. The Oral Presentation calls upon students to demonstrate critical […]
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Waterspot on Circle Pines Drinking Water Protection and Well Sealing
June 29th, 2015 knowtheflow Circle Pines has been busy protecting its drinking water from pollution. The City is providing cost-share grants to residents and landowners within the Circle Pines Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) to seal old unused wells (near City wells) preventing pollution from contaminating the City’s drinking water supply. Minnesota law requires the owner of an unused […]
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
June 26th, 2015 knowtheflow Water used to maintain golf courses, parks, commercial properties, and residential yards is becoming a critical issue nationwide – even in the land of 10,000 lakes. By and large, operators of in-ground irrigation systems tend to overwater their lawns, which can be costly, wasteful, and unsustainable for local water resources. By selecting and planting carefully, watering wisely, […]
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Recycling award winners for 2014
June 24th, 2015 knowtheflow Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions (formerly Integrated Waste Management) recently held its 26th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony (news release). 180,821 tons in 2014. Municipalities, haulers, and service providers assisted Anoka County residents, institutions and businesses to recycle 180,821 tons of materials in 2014, resulting in the recycling of 42% of all waste generated in […]
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Anoka Conservation District clean water projects
June 15th, 2015 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District is involved in a number of projects using Clean Water Land and Legacy Funds to protect and manage Anoka County’s land and water resources. Protecting Minnesota’s waters is a joint effort between state and local agencies, who collaborate and partner on water resource management activities under the Clean Water Fund. Thirty-three […]
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