Calling all teachers, parents, and guardians! The 2021 Virtual Metro Children’s Water Festival is available now! The Metro Children’s Water Festival is normally an in-person festival at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, but the festival has been adapted to be virtual for 2021. There are a number of lessons and activities available that teach children about […]
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2021 Virtual Metro Children’s Water Festival Available Now!
September 27th, 2021 
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Minnesota is Septic Smart – New SSTS Annual Report
September 24th, 2021 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued its latest subsurface sewage sewage treatment systems (SSTS) annual report just in time for SepticSmart Week. The overall compliance rate of septic systems for 2020 is estimated to be 81% (505,300 systems), which is an increase from 77% in 2011. This exceeds the Clean Water Council’s strategic plan […]
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Septic Smart Week 2021 – Septic System Do’s and Don’ts
September 20th, 2021 knowtheflow This week, September 20-25th, is SepticSmart Week! SepticSmart Week is an annual event in which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates a week that is focused on how homeowners and renters can care for and maintain their septic systems. Many homes, as well as businesses, in Anoka County are served by septic systems. It […]
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Public Hearing – Lower Rum River Watershed Management Plan
September 10th, 2021 knowtheflow The Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) Board of Managers will host a public hearing on the draft LRRWMO 2022-2031 Watershed Management Plan on Thursday, September 16, 2021 as part of the Board of Managers meeting. The hearing will start at 8:15 am, or shortly thereafter, at Anoka City Hall (2015 First Avenue, Anoka). […]
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September 3rd, 2021 knowtheflow SAVE THE DATE for a fun-filled virtual festival sharing presentations and activities about our most precious resource – water! The Metro Children’s Water Festival will host a virtual water festival beginning the week of September 27th and it will be available throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Virtual lessons consist of videos on downloadable curriculum and […]
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Fall/Winter 2021 Well Water Testing
September 2nd, 2021 knowtheflow The Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services Department helps Anoka County residents protect their drinking water. One way to assure safe, quality drinking water is by having it tested. It is recommended to test for bacteria and nitrate on an annual basis. The Anoka County Well Water Testing program will continue to operate on […]
Volunteers Needed! Starry Trek on August 21st
August 2nd, 2021 knowtheflow Lake-loving volunteers are needed across the state of Minnesota on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 to participate in a search for starry stonewort! Starry stonewort is an aggressive, aquatic invasive algae that can spread easily and grows into dense mats at and below the lake’s surface. “Starry Trek” is an annual event where members of the […]
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June 22nd, 2021 knowtheflow With the Government Center remaining closed to the public beyond the first floor, the Anoka County Well Water Testing program will continue to operate on a limited basis. However, we will resume accepting samples for arsenic and manganese testing, in addition to the sanitary analysis (bacteria and nitrate). Please see below for full details. Anoka […]
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Opportunities to Learn and Serve
April 8th, 2021 knowtheflow There are always lots of opportunities to learn more about water resources and to serve in the community! Three opportunities are highlighted below, including an upcoming street sweeping webinar, the free 2021 Virtual Mississippi River Institute, and an opening on the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board for a Public Board Member. Upcoming Street Sweeping Webinar On […]
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March 22nd, 2021 knowtheflow 05/21/2021 UPDATE: Anoka County Environmental Services is planning to continue to operate on a limited basis for the month of June, as the Anoka County Government Center remains closed to the public beyond the first floor. The June drop-off dates and times will be: Monday, June 28th, 1-4 pm Tuesday, June 29th, 9-11:30 am All […]