The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is conducting a Triennial Standards Review (TSR) to obtain public input on the need for amendments and revisions to rules governing state water quality standards (WQS). The MPCA seeks public comments on the quality of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and groundwater to consider WQS modifications for the next […]
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Improving the Rum River dam as a barrier to Asian Carp
November 22nd, 2013 
knowtheflow The City of Anoka wants to improve the Rum River Dam to make it a redundant barrier to Asian Carp. Asian carp have been making their way up the Mississippi River system over the past several decades causing serious damage to native fish populations by dominating food and habitat resources. Sport fishing is a $2.8 billion […]
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2013 Anoka Co. Conservationist and Educator of the Year
November 15th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 11/15/2013) St. Francis High School teacher DC Randle has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) Teacher Award. The MASWCD recognizes outstanding teachers of natural resource conservation. The Anoka Conservation District nominated Randle for the award, which he will receive at the MASWCD Awards Luncheon […]
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Cold facts about ice safety
November 13th, 2013 knowtheflow Thinking about going onto the ice? Check out the MN Dept of Natural Resources video: Danger Thin Ice. New ice is usually stronger than old ice. Four inches of clear, newly‑formed ice may support one person on foot, while a foot or more of old, partially‑thawed ice may not. Ice seldom freezes uniformly. It may be a […]
Hope Free Lutheran Church receives a drinking water protection grant
November 10th, 2013 knowtheflow Update (12/4/2013) A little snow doesn’t stop Minnesota well contractors from constructing a reliable well that will serve Hope Free Lutheran Church with safe drinking water. Congratulations to the church leaders that found a way to improve their building as they improve the services that are available to the congregation. (11/10/2013) Hope Free Lutheran Church […]
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October 30th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 11/5/2013) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report on the Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy (PDF, 37 pp, 2MB). The report highlights water’s importance to our national economic welfare, and summarizes information necessary to understand and manage water resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released their Draft Groundwater Strategic Plan (GWSP) to […]
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Conservation Corps Minnesota accepting applications for 2014
October 28th, 2013 knowtheflow The Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa is taking applications from young adults, ages 18 to 25, for 160 crew member and leader positions in the 2014 program year. Positions are available statewide, as well as central Iowa. Priority application deadline is Dec. 4. All projects are completed on public land in cooperation with nonprofit organizations and government […]
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Protecting groundwater quality is a matter of pollution prevention
October 25th, 2013 knowtheflow Clean groundwater is vital. Groundwater not only provides drinking water to most Anoka County residents and businesses but it provides the necessary water for the operation of all plumbing fixtures (e.g. showers, toilets, kitchen faucets, etc.) It also irrigates crops and lawns, maintains water levels in lakes, and (given enough time) can assimilate some pollution. […]
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Cedar Creek is the center of an ecosystem study from above
October 22nd, 2013 knowtheflow A multi-institutional research effort centered at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (East Bethel, MN) will seek answers about plant biodiversity and trends in ecosystems. The project is titled Linking remotely sensed optical diversity to genetic, phylogenetic and functional diversity to predict ecosystem processes. Tracking changes in biodiversity over time is key to maintaining vital ecosystem processes […]
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October 18th, 2013 knowtheflow Water is among Anoka County’s most valued natural resource. Anoka County is part of the Mississippi River watershed. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota’s tourism and economy depend on healthy waters that provide recreational opportunities, safe drinking water, productive agriculture, healthy fish and wildlife habitat. The goal for Minnesota water is to be fishable and […]
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