Attention elementary and environmental educators. The Metro Area Children’s Water Festival is offering a special WET (Water Education for Teachers) workshop to provide teachers with the hands-on program of getting students “immersed” in water knowledge (KARE11 report). This indoor/outdoor workshop is designed for teachers, naturalists and other educators interested in the CWF curriculum and activities. Participants […]
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Water Festival Learning for the Classroom & National Art Challenge
July 5th, 2016 
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Comments Off on Water Festival Learning for the Classroom & National Art ChallengeWater saving strategies for lawns
June 19th, 2016 knowtheflow Three times more water is used during the summer than in the winter, and much (often too much) is used outdoors watering lawns. Because you can sprinkle your lawn on odd or even days doesn’t mean that you should. Grass is a hearty plant that thrives with as little as one-half inch of rain each […]
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Take the water survey
May 25th, 2016 knowtheflow We need water to drink, flush, wash, and we need water to “water” our lawns and gardens. Some say we have all the water we need today, tomorrow and forever. Or do we? The University of Minnesota Extension Service is surveying Twin Cities residents in the growing metropolitan area to learn about our water using habits. The […]
Andover won the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
May 12th, 2016 knowtheflow (UPDATE May 12, 2016) Andover, MN has won the Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation award (Population Category 30,000-99,999). You and your family can still make a pledge that lasts all year long! Make a pledge from now until March 31, 2017 and you’ll be entered to win a piece of art picked out by marine […]
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Community watering restrictions are going into effect
May 7th, 2016 knowtheflow As Anoka County communities grow – so does our demand for water. The trick is to use water wisely so that our combined water demand doesn’t exceed our local water resources supply. During the summer months water use increases for lawn sprinkling. A homeowners water use in July can be six (6) times greater than January. Lawn Watering Tips […]
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Soil and water stewardship week
April 24th, 2016 knowtheflow Abundant natural resources are more than just a source of pride – they are recreational and economic drivers for Anoka County. Conservation and protection is the foundation of the Anoka Conservation District (ACD). ACD has worked hard for our soil, water and wildlife, managing programs that work toward the conservation and healthy use and development of our natural resources. […]
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Order your rain barrel & compost bin to recycle rainwater and reduce waste
March 11th, 2016 knowtheflow Have you ever watched a river of rainwater run down your driveway into the gutter, ditch, or storm sewer? Collecting rain-soft roof runoff in a barrel is a good way to reuse/conserve high quality water. Rain barrels have been around for thousands of years, but today people are re-discovering that they also protect our local water while saving […]
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December 2nd, 2015 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has developed a four-part series on the “Watershed Approach” a relatively new process for gauging the health of Minnesota’s waters and taking action to protect or restore them. The series includes: Part 1 – What is a watershed? Part 2 – How we got where we are Part 3 – […]
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Waterspot on League of Women Voters natural resources conservation
November 21st, 2015 knowtheflow The Natural Resources initiatives of the League of Women Voters – Minnesota promotes policies and actions to maintain an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources. League activists helped pass the Clean Water Act. Water issues, including groundwater protection, agricultural runoff and the Safe Drinking Water Act energize League members […]
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Water Master Stewards coming to Anoka County communities
October 28th, 2015 knowtheflow The Rice Creek Watershed District and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization are seeking volunteers committed to water resource protection and driven to make a difference by becoming a Master Water Steward. By combining your talents and energy with your local watershed organization – you can protect and enhance the lake, creek, river, wetland and groundwater resources that offer […]
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