Do you live in the Mississippi Watershed? The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) wants to hear from you! The MWMO is beginning the process of updating its 10-year Watershed Management Plan and they need your input. You can help the MWMO to better understand your concerns, priorities, and goals for the health of the watershed […]
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Mississippi Watershed Survey
October 28th, 2019 
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New 4-H Environmental Clubs!
October 28th, 2019 knowtheflow Minnesota Greencorps member Alyssa Armstrong has initiated Environmental Clubs at 3 Anoka County locations: Rum River Library, Springbrook Nature Center, and Wargo Nature Center. “E-Clubs focus on environmental education and provide hands-on learning experiences that will engage youth in environmental activities. This will both connect them to nature and give them tools to make meaningful […]
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Lakeshore Stewardship Vital to Keeping Lakes Healthy
October 23rd, 2019 knowtheflow Submitted by Emily Johnson, Anoka Conservation District Lakes are the pride and joy of Minnesotans, but the loss of their native aquatic and near shore lake vegetation as a result of increased lakeshore development is a grave threat. Both shoreline and aquatic plants are critical in maintaining a clean and healthy lake. Their loss results […]
UPDATE on Upcoming Well and Septic Class
October 21st, 2019 knowtheflow Due to scheduling conflicts, the previously announced Well and Septic Class has been moved from Tuesday, March 10th to Thursday, March 12th. It has been updated on our original post and our calendar. Hope you can make it! Referenced post: https://www.knowtheflow.us/2019/10/march-well-and-septic-maintenance-training/
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October 18th, 2019 knowtheflow Save the date! Another opportunity for a well and septic maintenance training is coming up in March 2020! Do you own your own well? How about a septic system? Do you wish you had a better idea of how to take care of them? Then you should plan on attending this upcoming class! Attendees with […]
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Climate Change in Minnesota
October 17th, 2019 knowtheflow Have you noticed the more frequent and intense rainfalls we’ve had in Anoka County this year? Well that can be attributed to climate change. Climate change is a widespread, complex scientific problem and area of research. Jaron Cook, with the Anoka Conservation District, recently published an article on their blog about the specific impacts climate […]
Lakeshore Restoration/Management Video
October 5th, 2019 knowtheflow Are you a part of a lake association? Are you interested in learning more about lakeshore restoration and management? An animated, informative video (similar to the groundwater one recently published) on lakeshore restoration and management is in the works! The video will help explain the benefits of a restored shoreline, go over the various potential […]
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Saving Our Groundwater
October 5th, 2019 knowtheflow Recently, the Anoka County Water Resources Collaborative (WROC) published an animated, informative video on groundwater called “Our Groundwater Connection”. Staff from the Anoka Conservation District, MN Green Corps, and Anoka County Environmental Services were interviewed about the video by QCTV. We answered questions related to the video, as well as groundwater in general. Check out […]
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Save the date! Well and Septic Maintenance Training This Spring
October 4th, 2019 knowtheflow We are excited to announce that the Anoka County Water Resource Outreach Collaborative has scheduled another Well and Septic Maintenance Training! The training is through the University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program and will be held in Ramsey, MN on March 10th, 2020. A flyer and registration link will be developed in the near […]
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Upcoming Smart Salting for Roads – Level 1 Class
October 4th, 2019 knowtheflow Do any of the following describe you? State, city, and county road maintenance staff Contractors or private maintenance company Staff or volunteer who manages snow and ice at a facility Property manager Distributors of anti-icing/de-icing products An association who hires contractors If so, this FREE upcoming smart salting training may be for you! Learn practical […]
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