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Water Resources

Since the beginning of the Anoka County Parks and Recreation system in 1963, water resources have been key in the location and development of the parks system.  Anoka County provides for some of the most rare wetland communities in the Metro Area, including tamarack bogs, fens, and wet meadows.  Additionally many major lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands make up the great diversity of resources within the county.  These resources are vitally important to the communities as sources of recreation, fishing, wildlife sanctuaries, and municipal drinking water.  The Natural Resource Unit actively manages many of these resources for the enjoyment of park patrons.  As part of the water resources projects, the Natural Resources Unit has restored and created numerous wetlands and rain gardens providing habitat for wildlife, treated swimming beaches and boat launches for aquatic weeds and swimmers itch, conducted water quality monitoring, controlled the spread of invasive aquatic plants, and implemented lake aeration systems to prevent winter-kill of fish.

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