The DNR has designated an area in the north and east portions of the metro region as the North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA), which includes Washington and Ramsey counties, along with portions of Anoka and Hennepin counties. The Anoka County communities in this GWMA are Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, […]
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North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Update
January 8th, 2020 
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Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Columbus, City of Fridley, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Spring Lake Park 
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November 4th, 2019 knowtheflow The next Advisory Team meeting for the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area will be this Friday, November 8th at the Vadnais Heights Commons (655 County Road F East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127) from 9 am – 12 noon. The meeting is open to the public. Topics to be presented: A presentation from Freshwater […]
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Mississippi Watershed Survey
October 28th, 2019 knowtheflow Do you live in the Mississippi Watershed? The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) wants to hear from you! The MWMO is beginning the process of updating its 10-year Watershed Management Plan and they need your input. You can help the MWMO to better understand your concerns, priorities, and goals for the health of the watershed […]
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Recycling award winners for 2014
June 24th, 2015 knowtheflow Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions (formerly Integrated Waste Management) recently held its 26th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony (news release). 180,821 tons in 2014. Municipalities, haulers, and service providers assisted Anoka County residents, institutions and businesses to recycle 180,821 tons of materials in 2014, resulting in the recycling of 42% of all waste generated in […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Bethel, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of East Bethel, City of Fridley, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Recycling award winners for 2014Dwindling groundwater reserves – learning from the California experience
November 26th, 2014 knowtheflow Dr. Jay Famiglietti, is a University of California, Irvine, professor and leader in worldwide research using NASA satellites to measure changes in the Earth’s stores of groundwater. Recently, Dr. Famiglietti visited the University of Minnesota to present the findings of his research titled Dwindling Groundwater Reserves as Viewed from Space (UofM video, 1:40:52) including discussion with […]
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MnTAP Water Conservation Project for Business and Industry
November 12th, 2014 knowtheflow Water conservation not only helps to preserve an important natural resource – it’s good business. NOW there is an opportunity to have a engineering intern help a business conserve water as it improves efficiency and reduces operating costs. Your company may be paying twice for the water it uses. First, to purchase the water coming into your […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Columbus, City of Fridley, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Spring Lake Park, Good to Know, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on MnTAP Water Conservation Project for Business and Industry
Pollution Prevention (P2) week
September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow During National Pollution Prevention (P2) week (Sept. 15 – 21, 2014) Americans are asked to consider their everyday decisions that generate pollution. The best way to protect Anoka County’s natural and water resources is to stop creating pollution in the first place. Pollution Prevention (P2) Week highlights community efforts to make pollution prevention a cornerstone of […]
Posted in Announcements, Cities, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Bethel, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Columbus, City of Coon Rapids, City of East Bethel, City of Fridley, City of Ham Lake, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, City of Spring Lake Park, Linwood Township, Pollution Prevention, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Pollution Prevention (P2) week
Unused water wells must be sealed for everyone’s health
May 24th, 2014 knowtheflow It’s the law: unused wells must be sealed. During this construction and demolition season, the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group asks residents, property owners and developers to be on the lookout for old unsealed wells as you dig, demolish and develop. It is estimated that there are over 20,000 unused wells in Anoka County. […]
Posted in Cities, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Bethel, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Columbus, City of Coon Rapids, City of East Bethel, City of Fridley, City of Ham Lake, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, City of Spring Lake Park, Linwood Township, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Unused water wells must be sealed for everyone’s healthGroundwater Area includes Columbia Heights and Hilltop
March 10th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County residents and businesses get their water from wells that draw from groundwater aquifers located directly below us. As Anoka County grows, so does our need for water. Is there enough groundwater? On January 2, 2014 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had established the North & East Metro Pilot Groundwater Management Area “working […]
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The Safe Drinking Water Act is turning 40 years old
March 6th, 2014 knowtheflow On December 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. The SDWA applies to all public water supply systems including municipal water utilities and wells that serve mobile home parks, schools, churches and office buildings. A home or cabin well system […]
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