Anoka County residents and businesses are urged to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week (March 16-22, 2015). Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. Current drought conditions coupled with growing water demand challenges businesses and residents to conserve our natural water resources by […]
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Fridley awarded the 2014 outstanding conservationist
March 5th, 2015 
knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) selected the City of Fridley as the 2014 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. Each year ACD recognizes individual and organization accomplishments in conservation that protects and improves the natural resources in Anoka County. “This award doesn’t recognize the accomplishments of an institution or government entity. Rather, it’s about the people. The elected and […]
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Comments Off on Fridley awarded the 2014 outstanding conservationistDwindling 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 […]
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, Videos, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Dwindling groundwater reserves – learning from the California experience
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
Sunrise River WRAPS report available for comment
November 1st, 2014 knowtheflow East Bethel and Linwood communities are inside the Sunrise River Watershed. Residents on Sunrise River (including Coon, Typo, Martin and Linwood lakes) know that the quality of these water-bodies depend on proper management of the land that surrounds them (the watershed). The Sunrise River Watershed spans throughout the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, and Washington as […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Columbus, City of East Bethel, City of Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Pollution Prevention Comments Off on Sunrise River WRAPS report available for comment
Fridley is the 2014 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist
October 31st, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District selected the City of Fridley as the 2014 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. A conscientious approach toward natural resource management made Fridley an easy choice. Fridley has a long history of implementing projects to improve water quality and reduce flood damage. The City has performed extensive riverbank stabilization, installed many rain gardens, provided […]
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September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow (UPDATE Sept. 22, 2014) Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed SepticSmart Week 2014 (Sept. 22-26, 2014) in Minnesota. During SepticSmart Week homeowners are reminded to regularly pump their septic tank(s) every 2 years (3 years minimum) and protect their drain field from digging and damage by heavy vehicles and machinery. Did you know that one in […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Blaine, City of Columbus, City of East Bethel, City of Ham Lake, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, Good to Know, Linwood Township, Pollution Prevention, Videos, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on SepticSmart week
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 […]
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St. Francis joins other communities to protect groundwater and drinking water
August 21st, 2014 knowtheflow St. Francis has it all with friendly neighborhoods surrounded by scenic rural lands plus clean water that runs down the Rum River – and the groundwater below. The St. Francis City Council resolved to efficiently protect their drinking water supply (groundwater) by cooperating with other communities to implement wellhead protection. Wellhead protection keeps groundwater and wells […]
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Citizen survey for community development
August 20th, 2014 knowtheflow What’s important to you? Anoka County is asking citizens, cities, non-profits, and businesses to rate specific priorities, as related to low- to moderate-income individuals by taking the Citizen Survey. Anoka County Community Development needs your help in preparing their five-year Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan describes the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents, outlining […]