(UPDATE 12/18/2013) A list of the Ten Cities That Could Run Out of Water – Growing Populations, Stressed Water Supplies (The Weather Channel) indicates that water resource management and supply issues are found across the nation. “Securing access to plentiful, renewable sources of fresh water is among the biggest struggles large cities around the world face. Growing […]
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N & E Metro Groundwater Management Area includes Anoka County
December 19th, 2013 
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Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Fridley, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Spring Lake Park, Good to Know 
Comments Off on N & E Metro Groundwater Management Area includes Anoka CountyThe Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
December 12th, 2013 knowtheflow The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) was established in 1979 by Executive Order for the unique 54,000-acre land corridor along the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Land use in the corridor is guided by local zoning ordinances including the communities of Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley and Ramsey. These communities are coordinating […]
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Improving the Rum River dam as a barrier to Asian Carp
November 22nd, 2013 knowtheflow The City of Anoka wants to improve the Rum River Dam to make it a redundant barrier to Asian Carp. Asian carp have been making their way up the Mississippi River system over the past several decades causing serious damage to native fish populations by dominating food and habitat resources. Sport fishing is a $2.8 billion […]
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2013 Anoka Co. Conservationist and Educator of the Year
November 15th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 11/15/2013) St. Francis High School teacher DC Randle has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) Teacher Award. The MASWCD recognizes outstanding teachers of natural resource conservation. The Anoka Conservation District nominated Randle for the award, which he will receive at the MASWCD Awards Luncheon […]
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Hope Free Lutheran Church receives a drinking water protection grant
November 10th, 2013 knowtheflow Update (12/4/2013) A little snow doesn’t stop Minnesota well contractors from constructing a reliable well that will serve Hope Free Lutheran Church with safe drinking water. Congratulations to the church leaders that found a way to improve their building as they improve the services that are available to the congregation. (11/10/2013) Hope Free Lutheran Church […]
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October 30th, 2013 knowtheflow (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 […]
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 Comments Off on Comments invited on the Minnesota Strategic Plan for Groundwater Management
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 […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Anoka, City of Columbia Heights, City of Coon Rapids, City of Fridley, City of Ramsey, Good to Know Comments Off on Mississippi River nutrient reduction strategyRum 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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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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