The 2012 Anoka Water Almanac (20+ Mb) provides a comprehensive review of the quantity and quality of Anoka County water resources in 2012. For more information contact the Anoka Conservation District’s Water Resources Specialist, Jamie Schurbon, at 763-434-2030.
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Conservation District’s 2012 Anoka Water Almanac
March 8th, 2013 
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Headwaters of Rice Creek conserved
January 24th, 2013 knowtheflow UPDATE (Jan. 24, 2013) Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department invites comments from the public on the proposed Columbus Lake Conservation Area Master Plan. Written comments must be submitted by February 25, 2013 to the Project Manager: Karen Blaska, Park Planner, Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304, 763-767-2865, […]
Seize the opportunity to protect our natural heritage as a volunteer
January 11th, 2013 knowtheflow The contributions of volunteers makes a world of difference to sustain the natural resources in our back yards. Volunteers help to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our parks and surrounding communities for the enjoyment of people of all ages, interests and abilities. Consider volunteering to enhance the management of local parks and natural […]
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Warning: deceptive tactics used to sell water treatment systems
December 28th, 2012 knowtheflow Tactics use bogus tests, misrepresent agencies and standards The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding residents to beware of false claims, deceptive sales pitches, and scare tactics being used by some water treatment companies to sell expensive and unnecessary water treatment systems. High profile investigations of groundwater contamination has resulted in a noticeable increase […]
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Order your tree and shrubs now for spring delivery
November 7th, 2012 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is taking pre-orders for trees and shrub deliveries in the Spring. Pre-order to guarantee that the trees and shrubs will be held for you. The tree order information is listed on the ACD Tree and Shrub Sale webpage which outlines two ways to purchase products by either print and mailing in […]
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Celebrating 40 years of the Clean Water Act in Anoka County
October 15th, 2012 knowtheflow Forty years ago, public concern about untreated sewage, industrial and toxic discharges, and contaminated stormwater runoff led to passage of a principal law to protect the nation’s waters – the Clean Water Act (CWA). Based on state and local efforts, CWA sets a national goal “to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of […]
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FEMA is updating Flood Insurance Rate Maps
October 5th, 2012 knowtheflow The Federal Emergency Management Agency is currently updating Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) in Anoka County. Flood risk can, and does, change over time for many reasons including new development and environmental changes, to name a few. As a result FEMA is updating flood hazard maps across the country. These new flood maps show flood […]
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Water you waiting for? (professions in the water industry)
July 5th, 2012 knowtheflow A recent survey (10 jobs Americans can’t live without) found that water/waterwater operators finished behind only registered nurses in the necessity of their jobs to society. “Water You Waiting For?” is a 12-minute video describing the water profession for high school and/or vocational technical school students in four segments: the value of water job responsibilities career […]
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High temperatures can bring harmful algal blooms
June 10th, 2012 knowtheflow When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. Most algae are harmless, but under the right conditions, certain types of algae can pose health risks. People or animals may become sick if they come into contact with or ingest affected water. In extreme cases, dogs […]
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April 6th, 2012 knowtheflow Anoka County Compost Sites are open to accept resident’s yard waste. Locations, hours and a small fee is listed on the Compost Sites page. For more information contact Integrated Waste at 763-323-5731.