A pollinator planting installed four years ago on a sunny and sandy slope at ACD's office is teeming with life as pollinators take advantage of its abundant blooms. It showcases the results of consistent watering, weeding, and supplemental plantings ...

Summer is here! Be sure to water your trees when the temps get hot and there hasn't been rain in a while. Sufficient watering is the best way to protect trees from stress that can lead to more serious insect or fungal diseases. Long deep soakings in ...

 ACD collaborates with water management entities that share jurisdiction in Anoka County. There is a collection of watershed districts and watershed management organizations (WMOs) that cover all of Anoka County and fit together like puzzle piec...

For organizations like ACD, working with a Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) field crew can be much more cost-effective than using contractors for local conservation work and can also help train the next generation of natural resource...

Rain garden revitalization is beginning in the Coon Creek Watershed as ACD moves forward with a project to restore aging stormwater infrastructure and enhance long-term water quality.   Funded through state Watershed-Based Implementation Fu...

On a sunny June evening, natural resource professionals, lake residents, and municipal officials enjoyed a pontoon tour of Lake George, including ACD, Lake George Conservation Club (LGCC), Lake George Improvement District (LGID), Upper Rum River Wate...

You can help contain the spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)!. Avoid cutting or pruning Ash trees from May 1 through September 31, as EAB is most active during this time. Do not transport firewood off the site where it was collected; doing so may relea...

 Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your lawn irrigation system. Smart irrigation tools—such as Wi-Fi-enabled controllers, soil moisture sensors, and rain sensors—help your system adjust automatically based on weather and soil conditions. The...

With the arrival of spring also comes tick season. After spending time in tall grass or wooded areas, it is important to check yourself and anyone with you to ensure you remove any ticks that may have attached themselves to your clothing or skin.&nbs...

 In 2025, 25 residential pollinator habitat projects were funded through the Lawns to Legumes Pollinator Pathways program, contributing over 17,000 sq ft of pollinator habitat to Anoka County residential areas! This program seeks to benefit at-r...