Several articles recently appeared in Twin Cities newspapers, television and websites regarding the safety of drinking water. Reports of waste disposal polluting groundwater and well water has called attention to the safety of drinking water in the metropolitan area (What did 3M know about PFCs, StarTribune, 11/26/2017; 3M Pollution raised cancer rates, Pioneer Press, 11/20/2017; and Drinking […]
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Drinking water safety of public and private (home wells) supplies
November 26th, 2017 
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Comments Off on Drinking water safety of public and private (home wells) suppliesBusiness plays an important role in preventing pollution
November 2nd, 2017 knowtheflow Since 1985, businesses have participated in the Anoka County Hazardous Waste Management Program that prevents air, soils and water pollution. The Environmental Health Services section holds annual workshops with businesses to learn the challenges they face and answer questions about the Hazardous Waste Management Ordinance. At the November 1, 2017 Large Quantity Generator workshop, participants learned […]
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Anoka County community water meeting at Anoka-Ramsey
August 9th, 2017 knowtheflow (UPDATE – AUGUST 30, 2017) Those that couldn’t attend the meeting last night can still participate in the metropolitan regional town hall meetings (indicated below) or submit your ideas at the 25BY25 on-line survey. An analysis and compilation (by the League of Women Voters – ABC) of community responses is available (click here). (AUGUST 9, 2017) The League of Women Voters […]
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August is water quality month
August 2nd, 2017 knowtheflow Anoka County communities know what their three top water quality concerns are: 1) clean water for drinking, 2) Clean water for consumption of fish and 3) Clean water for swimming. Drinking Water. The protection of drinking water is accomplished in two parts. First the owner of the water supply must test the water regularly to make sure it […]
Apply for a Conservation Partners Legacy grant
August 1st, 2017 knowtheflow Groups that want to restore, protect or enhance public land can apply for a Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant that helps pay for work on prairies, forests, wetlands or other habitat for fish and wildlife. Nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible to submit applications for traditional and metro grant cycles until 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Tell Anoka County how to improve recycling
July 22nd, 2017 knowtheflow Anoka County asks residents and businesses to share their thoughts about our future in recycling and maintaining our community’s natural and developed environment. Recycling and Resource Solutions (RRS) wants your ideas about recycling practices and what should be the focus of waste and recycling efforts in the future. Take a few minutes to share your […]
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Protect lakes and streams with an Aquatic Invasive Species grant
June 23rd, 2017 knowtheflow Anoka County Parks and Community Services wants to partner with lakeshore owners, lake associations and communities to protect our lakes, streams and rivers from aquatic invasive species. The Anoka County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Grant application window will soon be closing on June 30, 2017. It is a first come, first serve grant and once […]
Posted in Announcements, Good to Know, Videos Comments Off on Protect lakes and streams with an Aquatic Invasive Species grantPlans for a better future for the Rum River
June 21st, 2017 knowtheflow A pair of water quality studies are good news, bad news for the Rum River watershed that starts at Lake Mille Lacs and flows through Anoka County where it meets the Mississippi River in the City of Anoka. While most of river is in good shape, some waters are in trouble. Six streams have high bacteria […]
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Contest to protect pollinators is good for water too
June 6th, 2017 knowtheflow Announcing the Andover pollinator friendly garden/landscape contest (enter by July 10th). See if your Andover property is the garden/landscape that pollinators love most! Then, take a tour around the city and see the various types of landscapes that are “pollinator-friendly” and an example of ways to bee in harmony with nature. Andover has established, by proclamation, recognizing the need and […]
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Well Water Wise (3W) week (May 8-12, 2017) test your home/cabin well
May 3rd, 2017 knowtheflow (Update, May 11, 2017) Springbrook Nature Center (Fridley) has joined to distribute kits for well water testing and to promote safe drinking water for all Anoka County residents. (UPDATE, May 7, 2017) Wargo Nature Center (Lino Lakes) has joined to distribute kits for well water testing and to promote safe drinking water for all Anoka County residents. […]
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