World War I – known as “The Great War” – ended when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is regarded as the end of “the war to […]
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4th graders: get your free pass to national parks
October 28th, 2015 
knowtheflow Every Kid in a Park is a National Parks Service initiative to engage and create supporters and advocates of nature’s environment and provide an appreciation of America’s history and culture. The immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for every child across the country to experience America’s public lands and waters in person throughout the 2015-2016 […]
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Water Master Stewards coming to Anoka County communities
October 28th, 2015 knowtheflow The Rice Creek Watershed District and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization are seeking volunteers committed to water resource protection and driven to make a difference by becoming a Master Water Steward. By combining your talents and energy with your local watershed organization – you can protect and enhance the lake, creek, river, wetland and groundwater resources that offer […]
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Order your trees and shrubs
October 23rd, 2015 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District is excepting preorders for the annual Tree and Shrub Sale. The District offers a wide variety of native stock, including black cherry trees, mixed oak trees, red maple trees, and white pine trees. The trees and shrubs are sold in bare root seedlings or transplants and most are 10″ to 24″ in height. They […]
Linwood Township Awarded 2015 Outstanding Conservationist
October 9th, 2015 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District selected Linwood Township as the 2015 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. Linwood’s dedicated residents and civic leaders prove what can be done to protect their precious natural resources in a cost-effective way. A member of the Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization, Linwood is implementing water planning, resource monitoring, inventory and diagnostic studies. […]
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Rake leaves from your curb, gutter and sidewalks
October 1st, 2015 knowtheflow Our wooded properties make us proud of our communities. As the leaves turn color and fall, they provide a beautiful show BUT require cleanup. Decaying plant material that ends up in ponds and streams reduces water quality. Please do not rake leaves into the street. Composting is a microbial process that converts plant materials such […]
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September 1st, 2015 knowtheflow On Protect Your Groundwater Day (September 8, 2015) the National Ground Water Association urges you to take action to protect an important natural resource — groundwater. When it comes to hazardous household substances: For a healthy home – Hazardous substances must be stored and used properly. Dispose of household hazardous waste safely at the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off […]
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Household hazardous waste collection events
August 4th, 2015 knowtheflow When certain household chemicals are not used up, they can become household hazardous waste. Many household products contain the same chemicals as manufacturing and industrial products that can pollute soils and groundwater if not properly disposed. Anoka County communities have joined forces to maintain the quality of our natural water resources by offering residents solutions […]
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Smart irrigation strategies to protect water supply
July 20th, 2015 knowtheflow Participants at the Anoka County Smart Irrigation Presentation and Forum learned some tricks to keep their property looking great while reducing water use to preserve local natural resources. The depletion of groundwater and lowering of lake levels is a possibility when water use exceeds natural water resources supply. Mick Jost presented the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program […]
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July 11th, 2015 knowtheflow Minnesota and Anoka County waters are threatened by aquatic invasive species (AIS). Invasive species are not native to Minnesota and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Invasive species reaching Anoka County waterways threaten lake and river communities. It is illegal to transport any aquatic plants, zebra mussels, New Zealand mudsnails or other […]
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