Ice, is part of our winter wonderland making walking and driving hazardous. Salt, is part of the cure for icy roads and sidewalks. Moderation, is necessary in applying salt to roads and sidewalks to reduce water pollution as salty water runs off into ditches, streams, lakes wetlands and rivers. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) […]
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Homeowner Septic System Class, February 25, 2014
December 19th, 2013 
knowtheflow Cooking for a crowd this holiday season? Please remember not to pour fat and grease down the drain–it can clog your septic system. That’s just one of 100 tips that you’ll hear from the Anoka County Extension Service experts at their septic system class. A septic system is professionally designed to treat sewage for a […]
N & E Metro Groundwater Management Area includes Anoka County
December 19th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 12/18/2013) A list of the Ten Cities That Could Run Out of Water – Growing Populations, Stressed Water Supplies (The Weather Channel) indicates that water resource management and supply issues are found across the nation. “Securing access to plentiful, renewable sources of fresh water is among the biggest struggles large cities around the world face. Growing […]
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The Watershed Approach to protecting water resources
December 13th, 2013 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has produced a four-part video (YouTube) series highlighting Minnesota’s watershed approach to restore and protect water resources. Each small watershed is part of the more extensive watershed for a larger stream or lake in the vicinity. These larger watersheds are in turn part of even larger drainage networks, and so on. […]
Take the Community Health Survey
December 10th, 2013 knowtheflow UPDATE (12/10/2013) The Anoka County Community Health Survey has been extended through January 13, 2014. Help identify Anoka County’s most important community health issues. Take the Anoka County Health Survey online (in English or Spanish). The Survey includes environmental health issues about protecting water resources and drinking water safety. To learn more about the survey and how […]
Minnesota’s Water Quality Standards Review
December 2nd, 2013 knowtheflow 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 […]
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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