A Public Information Meeting was held at Blaine City Hall (Wednesday, January 4, 2017) where Part 1 of the Wellhead Protection Plan was discussed. Blaine is amending its Wellhead Protection Plan for its drinking water supply wells. The Minnesota Department of Health approved the amendment of Part 1 of the city’s plan. Part 1 (of 2 parts) […]
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Blaine Wellhead Protection Plan is progressing
January 5th, 2017 
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Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer
January 4th, 2017 knowtheflow Discover the wonders of our natural resources and lead others by becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist (MMN). Who can become a Minnesota Master Naturalist? Any adult who is curious and enjoys learning about the natural world, shares that knowledge with others, and supports conservation. If you enjoy hiking, bird watching, following tracks, or identifying wildflowers, you’ll love […]
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January 2nd, 2017 knowtheflow You can’t separate people and their health from their environment. And those that help protect and manage our natural resources are not only heroes preserving land, wildlife and water in our communities; they are preserving the natural processes that maintain healthy environments and clean water. Consider nominating an Anoka County resident or organization for an Anoka County 2017 Public […]
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Waterspot on Master Water Stewards
December 30th, 2016 knowtheflow The Master Water Stewards program is a volunteer education and outreach program designed to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to help improve water quality within a community. Stewards are certified by participating in a broad training curriculum led by experts in the fields of hydrology, stormwater management, water policy, community-based social marketing, landscape assessment, and installation […]
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Tips to reduce salt pollution of streams, lakes and groundwater
December 26th, 2016 knowtheflow How can we maintain water quality of our local lakes, streams, groundwater and drinking water but keep driving conditions safe in the winter? There are no practical alternatives to applying salt to remove ice from roadways, driveway, sidewalks and parking lots. BUT, we can apply less salt through efficient smart salting (S2) strategies. Anoka County […]
Posted in Announcements, Good to Know, Pollution Prevention Comments Off on Tips to reduce salt pollution of streams, lakes and groundwaterDid you miss the 2017 Boats of Coon Lake Calendar?
December 21st, 2016 knowtheflow The Coon Lake Improvement Association’s 2017 Boats Of Coon Lake calendar sold out early. But with enough requests (orders) for the calendar you can still get it when and if it is reprinted. To request reprints call Denise (763-434-9761) or Bev (763-434-9811). Proceeds are used to support Coon Lake preservation projects.
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Geologic atlas reveals what’s under the surface
December 7th, 2016 knowtheflow Judging from the surface, one might say Anoka County’s geology is simple: ‘its just sand.’ But, beneath the flat sandy surface is a complex arrangement of glacial deposits (e.g. peat, sand, gravel and clay) over equally complex formations of bedrock (e.g. shale, sandstone and dolomite) that can’t be seen. The completed Geologic Atlas of Anoka County helps […]
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November 17th, 2016 knowtheflow Water from a home or cabin well should be tested to be certain that it remains safe to drink. Anoka County Environmental Services recommends that private well owners test annually for total coliform bacteria and nitrate-nitrogen. Go to the Environmental Services well water testing web page for information. A total coliform bacteria test will determine […]
America recycles day – get involved and give garbage another life
November 1st, 2016 knowtheflow By choosing to recycle, we reduce consumption of fossil fuel, create jobs in Anoka County and Minnesota, conserve natural resources and create environmental benefits. For information about recycling opportunities in your community, check out the Anoka County Residential Recycling Opportunities webpage. Since it takes less energy to manufacture products from recycled materials than it does to manufacture […]
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Peltier Lake drawdown project to control curlyleaf pondweed
October 21st, 2016 knowtheflow The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is conducting a temporary water level drawdown on Peltier Lake. The drawdown will continue through the winter of 2016/17. Water levels will recede slowly during the drawdown – approximtaly 1 inch per day. At it lowest, water levels will be approximately 3 feet below normal. Water levels will return […]
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