(UPDATE: 6/17/2014) A public meeting will be held at the Green Haven Golf Course (Anoka, MN) on July 16th (6:30 to 9:00 p.m) to present the draft rules and hear comments and recommendations. The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) is a land corridor along the Mississippi River within the seven-county metro area. The critical […]
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Comments invited on Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rules
June 4th, 2014 
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Comments Off on Comments invited on Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rulesTake the Conservation District’s Stakeholder Survey
June 1st, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District is beginning their 2015-2019 Comprehensive Plan development process. Public comments and recommendations on the Conservation District’s local priorities, issues and approaches to natural resources conservation are welcomed by completing a survey. Your responses to this survey will be considered during the planning process. Completing this survey will take 10 to 15 […]
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Celebrate kids to parks day (May 17th)
May 13th, 2014 knowtheflow The Kids to Parks Day is a nation-wide program of the National Park Trust to encourage children (and parents) to discover through outdoor activities and take part in their parks everywhere. There is a necessity to engage young people with our treasured natural areas. The Anoka County Parks Department is making it possible for families […]
Well Water Wise week (May 5-9, 2014)
May 3rd, 2014 knowtheflow Private (home and cabin) well owners must perform an annual test to ensure that their water supply remains safe to drink. The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services Department, in cooperation with 13 communities, is sponsoring the 15th annual Well Water Wise Week (3W). Anoka County’s 3W promotion coincides with National Drinking Water Week in […]
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Guidelines for drinking water protection at seasonal establishments and events
April 25th, 2014 knowtheflow As temperatures rise, people move outside to golf courses, water parks, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. It also means starting up seasonal wells and installing water dispensers at parks, campgrounds, golf courses and outdoor catered events. To get started right – businesses and organizations must sanitize your water well and stored water dispensers. Then, perform […]
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Be a Volunteer Water Monitor – be part of the solution
April 18th, 2014 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recruiting volunteers to help track water quality changes in lakes and streams in Anoka County’s communities through the Citizen Lake and Citizen Stream Monitoring Programs. Make a weekly tour of your lake or take a healthy walk along a nearby stream as you measure and record water quality. […]
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Anoka County law enforcement provides a safe way to dispose of drugs and protect water resources
April 15th, 2014 knowtheflow Don’t flush prescription drugs (or other dangerous chemicals) down the drain. Prescription drugs have the potential to pollute local water resources (groundwater and the Mississippi River) – the source of our drinking water. Proper disposal will not only keep dangerous drugs from being abused but also prevent harm to water and wildlife (e.g. fish and ducks). Safely […]
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April 11th, 2014 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on the Upper Mississippi River water quality improvement report and protection plan. High concentrations of bacteria have reduced the quality of the river. The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report (a determination of the maximum pollutant a water body can tolerate) focuses on excess fecal bacteria, […]
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Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights are GreenStep Cities
March 31st, 2014 knowtheflow The City of Coon Rapids has recently been designated a Minnesota GreenStep City to boost sustainability of local natural resources and the quality of life for its citizens. Coon Rapids joins Columbia Heights as the second Anoka County community in the Greensteps program. By adopting best practices, Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights are helping to ensure the sustainability of […]
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Public health starts here with you
March 27th, 2014 knowtheflow April is Public Health Month – and public health starts here with you. Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and you. Environmental health is the branch of public health concerned with all […]