Minnesota Department of Health’s Source Water Protection Grants for Noncommunity Transient Public Water Supply well owners are available (see announcement). Grant applications may be submitted on October 1st. The deadline to submit a grant application is October 31st. Food and lodging establishments that own and operate an on-site well and water system are eligible for this […]
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Grants available for small public water suppliers (October 1-31, 2013)
September 20th, 2013 
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Progress in the Anoka County Geologic Atlas
September 19th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 9/19/2013) The Minnesota Gelogical Survey held a workshop presenting Part-A of the Geologic Atlas of Anoka County. The last part (Part B) is projected to be completed in 2015. A county geologic atlas provides information necessary for sustainable management of ground water resources, for applications such as monitoring, water allocation, permitting, remediation, and well construction. […]
Drink more water for a healthier lifestyle
September 13th, 2013 knowtheflow The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), of which First Lady Mrs. Obama is honorary chair, has announce an initiative to encourage everyone to make an easy choice to improve their health and well-being every day: drink more water. “I’ve been looking for as many ways as possible to help families and kids lead healthier […]
Well water sampling for hydrologic mapping in Anoka County
September 5th, 2013 knowtheflow Water samples from wells in Anoka County will be collected and analyzed for water chemistry over the next two months by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The samples will be tested to learn the time it takes rain to percolate into the various aquifer layers and how water moves through the geologic formations […]
Funding available to restore native shoreland aquatic habitat
August 28th, 2013 knowtheflow 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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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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