The following are event changes due to COVID-19 submitted by various partners of Know the Flow. If you have additional relevant event changes you would like added to this post, please email Abby.Shea@co.anoka.mn.us. Well Water Wise week has been canceled for 2020. 23rd Annual Metro Area Children’s Water Festival has been moved to an online […]
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Well Water Wise Week 2020 Canceled
May 19th, 2020 
knowtheflow Due to the current situation, Anoka County Environmental Services has made the difficult decision to cancel Well Water Wise week for 2020. With the inability to predict what the coming weeks will bring, the department is unable to commit to a specific date and has decided to cancel rather than continually changing the date. The […]
North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Meeting: Friday, May 29
May 12th, 2020 knowtheflow The following is a message from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the next meeting of the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Advisory Team. The public are invited to attend. “The North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Advisory Team will be meeting on Friday, May 29, 2020 through the […]
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Fishing Opener Reminders
May 8th, 2020 knowtheflow With the fishing opener this weekend, it is important for anglers to remember to “clean, drain, dispose every time” to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Every time a boat comes out of the water, take a few minutes for invasive species prevention. This is true whether or not their is an enforcement officer […]
COVID-19 and Water Quality
May 4th, 2020 knowtheflow The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. You can continue to use and drink water from your tap as usual. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also encourages the public to help keep household plumbing and our water infrastructure operating properly […]
Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site Update
April 28th, 2020 knowtheflow After many years of investigation, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) support the delisting of the Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL). The Fridley Commons Park Well Field site is an active well field with 8 municipal wells and the City […]
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Minnesotans Invited to Adopt a Drain in Honor of 50th “Earth Day Birthday”
April 13th, 2020 knowtheflow Adopt-a-Drain invites Minnesotans to honor Earth Day’s 50th birthday by cleaning up their own street between April 17th and April 30th. Adopting a storm drain is an easy way to have a positive impact on our environment while maintaining a safe social distance. Adopt-a-Drain is a program that asks residents to protect nearby lakes, rivers, […]
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April 10th, 2020 knowtheflow Due to the current situation, Well Water Wise week will be postponed this year to June 8-12th, 2020. Each year, the Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services Department, in cooperation with many municipalities and County agencies, puts on the annual Well Water Wise week promotion to encourage residents to check the safety of their […]
Late Ice and Open Water Safety
April 3rd, 2020 knowtheflow The following DNR news release highlights the need to take lots of precaution with ice conditions this time of year. Stay safe! “As the winter-to-spring transition unfolds, the way people experience the change in seasons will be a little different this year. But while we stay close to home for our outdoors time and practice […]
Anoka County Not Accepting Water Samples
March 27th, 2020 knowtheflow With the health and safety of county residents being of utmost concern, the Anoka County Board has decided to close all public-facing services until further notice. This will include the acceptance of water samples. It is not known at this time when sample acceptance is expected to resume. Please stay tuned to this website for […]