(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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Comments invited on the Minnesota Strategic Plan for Groundwater Management
October 30th, 2013 
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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 […]
Posted in Announcements, City of East Bethel Comments Off on Cedar Creek is the center of an ecosystem study from aboveMississippi River nutrient reduction strategy
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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Outdoor stockpile management: get ready for fall and winter
October 14th, 2013 knowtheflow It’s common to find materials stockpiled outside including: Auto parts in salvage yards Appliances, electronics and drums at solid waste facilities Lumber at sawmills, flooring mills or wood-preserving facilities Sand or de-icing salt at building/road maintenance facilities Topsoil/soil/gravel from excavations at sand and gravel facilities If your facility stockpiles these or similar raw materials, proper […]
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Guidelines for drinking water protection at seasonal establishments and events
October 12th, 2013 knowtheflow As the temperature drops people move inside leaving cabins, golf courses, water parks and baseball diamonds empty until spring. It also means closing up seasonal wells and water dispensers at parks, campgrounds, golf courses and outdoor catered events. Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services Department encourages operators of seasonal water well systems and on-site water […]
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Homeowner Septic System Class, February 25, 2014
October 1st, 2013 knowtheflow (Update 10/29/2013) If you missed the October 28th Homeowner Septic Class – you can still register for the February 25, 2014 class. A septic system is professionally designed to treat sewage for a specific home, business, or group of properties. Proper treatment of sewage returns (recycles) water back to groundwater with reduced risk to human […]
Posted in Announcements, Workshops and Classes Comments Off on Homeowner Septic System Class, February 25, 2014Rum River Elementary is going to the Metro Area Children’s Water Festival
September 30th, 2013 knowtheflow Six (6) fourth grade classes (180 students) from Rum River Elementary will be attending the Metro Area Children’s Water Festival being held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The Festival is a hands-on learning experience for 1,200 metro area students to learn ways they can help to ensure a future where […]
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September 30th, 2013 knowtheflow (September 25, 2013) Over 250 Anoka County students attended the 16th annual Metro Area Children’s Water Festival. The students attended a number of presentations learning many important lessons PLUS the most important lesson – water make life possible. Learning stations at the Festival (Met Council YouTube) include: Water (Science Museum of Minnesota): Water is constantly in motion all […]