April is Public Health Month – and public health starts here with you. Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and you. Environmental health is the branch of public health concerned with all […]
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Plan ahead to celebrate Arbor Day
March 16th, 2014 
knowtheflow Each year, on the last Friday of April, and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans recognize the value of trees, forests and the natural resources they represent. Trees brighten the environment by moderating climate, improving air and water quality, conserving water and energy, and sheltering wildlife. Many community Arbor Day/Month events include tree sales that require […]
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March 10th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County residents and businesses get their water from wells that draw from groundwater aquifers located directly below us. As Anoka County grows, so does our need for water. Is there enough groundwater? On January 2, 2014 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had established the North & East Metro Pilot Groundwater Management Area “working […]
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The Safe Drinking Water Act is turning 40 years old
March 6th, 2014 knowtheflow On December 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. The SDWA applies to all public water supply systems including municipal water utilities and wells that serve mobile home parks, schools, churches and office buildings. A home or cabin well system […]
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Water protection and management in your community
March 5th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County communities have established water resource management programs with their watershed management organization or a watershed district. The City’s surface water management programs deal with broad land runoff (“nonpoint” source) and specific wastewater (“point” source) pollution. Point source pollution includes the discharge of treated wastewater effluent through a pipe. Nonpoint sources of pollution result from […]
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Looking for water information?
March 2nd, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District and the seven (7) watershed management organizations are a terrific source of water information and protection activities in Anoka County. The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is a non-regulatory county level subdivision of state government. ACD provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners to manage natural resources in a way that conserves […]
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Anoka County Highway Department wins 2014 Environmental Leadership Award
March 1st, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka County Highway Department was awarded Freshwater Society’s 2014 Environmental Leadership Award at the 2014 Road Salt Symposium for reducing the use of salt on roadways without compromising public safety. Anoka County is doing their part to reduce pollution of road ditches and waterways. Residents, businesses and property owners are encouraged to keep pollution […]
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Pre-order your Rain Barrel & Compost Bin
February 21st, 2014 knowtheflow Order online to have a rain barrel and compost bin waiting for you to pick up. Spring is right around the corner, which is a great time to start composting in your backyard and collecting rainwater for reuse! A rain barrels allows you to capture rainwater from your roof or downspout that you can reuse […]
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Lino Lakes addresses the safety of their drinking water
January 27th, 2014 knowtheflow The City of Lino Lakes held a public information meeting (Jan. 27, 2014) to present part 1 of their updated wellhead protection plan to residents and businesses within the city and inside the City’s designated Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). The Lino Lakes DWSMA establishes a land area, around the City’s municipal wells, that have a greater potential […]
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Anoka County supports groundwater sustainability and economic vitality
January 15th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County supports efforts for groundwater sustainability and economic vitality. The Anoka County Board of Commissioners has passed a legislative platform resolution in support of principles that protect our water resources while maintaining our growing economic vitality. Points in Anoka County’s position include: Anoka County’s future economic vitality is dependent on maintaining an environment that […]
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