Three local updates were recently published, including an announcement of a free watershed PREP class for educators to use, an update on the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area, and the January 2021 Mississippi Watershed Management Organization newsletter. See below for brief descriptions of these updates and links to learn more! The West Metro […]
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Recent Local Updates
January 21st, 2021 
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New MS4 Training Videos
January 20th, 2021 knowtheflow Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permittees are required to provide training for their staff on a variety of topics related to stormwater and pollution prevention. The Washington Conservation district has published a series of 11 short videos that can be shared with staff or incorporated into staff meetings or training workshops. One option could […]
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Hold the Salt to Protect Minnesota Water
January 12th, 2021 knowtheflow Minnesotans love their lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water, but we’ve got a growing problem with salt pollution. Excess salt (chlorides) comes primarily from three sources: Road salt Water softeners Fertilizer, manure, and dust suppressant Salty water threatens fish and other aquatic life. Chloride can also get into our groundwater, so water supplies that […]
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Reminders on Reopening Buildings and Maintaining Water Quality
January 8th, 2021 knowtheflow As the Governor’s newest Executive Order has lifted some of the previous restrictions on indoor activities and events, some businesses may be reopening after a prolonged period of closure. Even if businesses were not completely closed, many buildings have been experiencing periods of little to no water usage. When water sits in a building’s plumbing […]
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December 2020 On Point Newsletter Available
December 31st, 2020 knowtheflow The December 2020 edition of the On Point newsletter is now available. On Point, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), contains news and updates for wastewater discharge permit holders. There are some topics in this newsletter that may be of particular interest, including: Funding available for water infrastructure projects through the Project Priority […]
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MN Nutrient Reduction Strategy Progress Report
December 29th, 2020 knowtheflow As the year comes to a close, it presents a good time to reflect on the progress of various water resources projects and set additional steps for moving forward. One such project is the Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS), which was adopted by 11 organizations in 2014. The NRS “outlines how Minnesota will reduce nutrient pollution […]
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Anoka County Partners to Receive Clean Water Fund Grants
December 22nd, 2020 knowtheflow The following press release from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) announces the approval of 37 grants to “support conservation projects benefiting drinking water and improving water quality”. Of these grants, three will go to Anoka County local government entities: the Coon Creek Watershed District (in partnership with the City of Coon […]
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Translations of Water Resources Videos Now Available
December 14th, 2020 knowtheflow Our Groundwater Connection The Anoka County Water Resource Outreach Collaborative has translated their “Our Groundwater Connection” video into the 6 most commonly spoken, non-English languages in Anoka County via subtitles. These languages include: Somali Hmong Spanish Vietnamese Arabic Russian To access the subtitles (except for Hmong – keep reading for instructions to view Hmong subtitles), […]
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Mini Maintenance Workshops: Managing Snow and Ice
December 11th, 2020 knowtheflow The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) is hosting two short workshops on winter maintenance. Both workshops are the same and the program is free, but registration is required. Click on the option that works best for you to register. December 15th, 6:00-6:45 pm December 17th, 12:00-12:45 pm Although salt is important for safety in the […]
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Ag-Urban Partnership Forum on Water Quality
December 6th, 2020 knowtheflow The following is an announcement of the 2020 Ag-Urban Partnership Forum on Water Quality from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA): Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:45 am – Noon | Webex webinar What: A conversation on the ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to improve water quality around Minnesota. This builds off […]
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