The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) had two big announcements recently: the launch of $870,00 in climate resilience planning grants, and the release of the draft PFAS monitoring plan. Resilience Planning Grants The MPCA is providing $870,000 to Minnesota communities for assessing vulnerabilities and creating plans to adapt to the effects of climate change. The […]
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Resilience Grants and Draft PFAS Monitoring Plan
November 24th, 2021 
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Recent Newsletters – Water Talk, MWMO, Smart Salting
November 9th, 2021 knowtheflow A few issues of various water-related newsletters have been published in the last few weeks, including the Water Talk Newsletter, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Newsletter, and a Smart Salting Update. Water Talk Newsletter – October 2021 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sent out the October 2021 Water Talk Newsletter on October 26th. The […]
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University of Minnesota Stormwater Program Annual Report and MPCA SSTS Bulletin
October 25th, 2021 knowtheflow University of Minnesota Stormwater Program Annual Report The University of Minnesota Stormwater Research and Technology Transfer program has released their annual highlights report. Click here to read the report. Click here read more about urban stormwater at the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center (WRC). WRC urban stormwater efforts focus on research, Extension education, and […]
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Free Family Festival – Confluence, Oct. 16th
October 6th, 2021 knowtheflow Looking for a fun outdoor activity this month? Don’t want to travel too far? Check out this upcoming event! The public is invited to Confluence: Coming Together for Art and Water. Confluence is a celebration of work for water with art activities, a singalong, printmaking, an interpretive hike by the river, games for kids (and […]
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Upcoming Smart Salting Trainings
September 30th, 2021 knowtheflow It’s fall in Minnesota, which means it is time to start thinking about preparing for the upcoming winter! Those that take part in winter maintenance should look into Smart Salting trainings to learn practical winter maintenance while minimizing environmental impacts. This could be county, city, or state plow drivers; private winter maintenance staff and contractors; […]
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Summer Water News
August 25th, 2021 knowtheflow State and local agencies have published various newsletters and bulletins throughout this summer. Below is a recap of some of the largest water-related publications issued over the past few months. Click on the link to the publication to read it, and be sure to subscribe to its email list if you enjoy its content! Minnesota […]
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May 21st, 2021 knowtheflow There have been a number of water-related publications that may be of interest to Anoka County agencies, municipalities, residents, and others released in the past few weeks. Additionally, a couple of announcements were made by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Annoucements: The MPCA is hosting a live […]
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Minnesota Smart Salting Update – Spring Edition (Upcoming Trainings Included)
April 13th, 2021 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sent out the spring edition of the Smart Salting Update yesterday, April 12th. To receive Smart Salting Updates, along with other updates of interest to you, head to the MPCA Smart Salting webpage and enter your email address on the right-hand side of the page. Below are the topics […]
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Opportunities to Learn and Serve
April 8th, 2021 knowtheflow There are always lots of opportunities to learn more about water resources and to serve in the community! Three opportunities are highlighted below, including an upcoming street sweeping webinar, the free 2021 Virtual Mississippi River Institute, and an opening on the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board for a Public Board Member. Upcoming Street Sweeping Webinar On […]
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March 2021 Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Newsletter
March 26th, 2021 knowtheflow The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization recently sent out their March 2021 newsletter. Click here to read it! Items to note include upcoming grant application deadlines, an Adopt-a-Drain competition, and some early spring yard care tips. Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines Community Grants – Friday, April 2nd by 4:30 pm Capital Project Grants – Friday, April 23rd […]
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