The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $225,000 available for grant proposals to restore native aquatic habitat. Individual grant requests can range from $25,000 to $100,000. Cost-share grants are available to local units of government, conservation groups and lake associations to conduct aquatic habitat restoration projects with native plants to improve fish and wildlife […]
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Funding available to restore native shoreland aquatic habitat
August 28th, 2013 
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2013-2014 Home school program is open for registration
August 23rd, 2013 knowtheflow The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Home School Program begins in October. Wargo Nature Center’s professional naturalists provide quality environmental, recreational and natural history programs. Program sessions are designed 1st through 12th grades. For 1st and 2nd grade with separate sessions for 3rd through 5th and 6th through 12th grades. Two-hours sessions will be held the third Thursday of […]
Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist
August 18th, 2013 knowtheflow There are a number of opportunities in our area to learn about the wonders of our natural resources by becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist. Who can become a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer? Any adult who is curious and enjoys learning about the natural world, shares that knowledge with others, and supports conservation. If you enjoy […]
Stormwater reuse – Centerville leads the way
August 15th, 2013 knowtheflow Centerville and other communities across the metropolitan area are exploring stormwater reuse projects to collect, store and reuse rainwater during dry periods on city-owned lawns, ballfields and other landscaping instead of purchasing water. Municipal and business leaders realize that opportunities abound to better manage stormwater on their properties, help improve their bottom line, and become […]
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Residents urged to ACT for drinking water protection
July 31st, 2013 knowtheflow Acknowledge, Consider, Take action The Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group urges you to take three steps (Acknowledge, Consider and Take Action) to protect our important groundwater resource and the source of your drinking water. 1. ACKNOWLEDGE that preventing ground water pollution protects the water that we drink Everyone Our lifestyle is due, in part, to […]
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Volunteer at the Metro Area Children’s Water Festival
July 28th, 2013 knowtheflow The participating classes have been selected for the 2013 Metro Area Children’s Water Festival (September 25th) that educates over 1,200 4th grade students each year by bringing water resources professionals, educators and students together at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. Selected Anoka County schools are Al-Amal School (Fridley) and Rum River Elementary (Ramsey). BUT, the organizers […]
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July 13th, 2013 knowtheflow A rare piece of Anoka County’s natural history, including nearly a dozen threatened and endangered plants, is being preserved as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) dedicates a Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) in Blaine on Thursday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to a guided tour of the site to […]
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Practice healthy swimming behaviors to stay cool and safe
July 12th, 2013 knowtheflow (Update 7/14/2013) If in doubt – stay out. Recent high temperatures and rain can combine to create harmful blue-green algae in lakes and ponds. This type of algae can harm pets, livestock, and even people. Not all blue-green algae are toxic, but there is no visual way to predict whether a blue-green algal bloom contains […]
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July 11th, 2013 knowtheflow The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is sponsoring a Turfgrass Maintenance with Reduced Environmental Impacts workshop (FREE) for contractors or employees maintaining private or public grounds, landscapers and property managers. Attend either workshop on July 17th or August 1st for commercial and landscape servicing professionals. Training Description: This six hour training offers information about best practices for managing turfgrass (mowing, seeding, […]
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Small Quantity Generator – Hazardous Waste Workshop (Aug. 7, 2013)
July 8th, 2013 knowtheflow Announcing Hazardous Waste Training for Small Quantity Generators (Aug. 7, 2013). Are you responsible for managing hazardous waste at your facility? This workshop will introduce Small Quantity hazardous waste generators to the management and compliance standards required by Minnesota rules. The workshop it designed for newcomers and those who need a refresher. It covers determination of whether […]
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