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Homeowner Education Wetland Law Made Clearer for Septic System lling in low areas, and remov- ing cattails - all are regulated under complex wetland Homeowners wanting to better understand, operate, laws leaving landowners wondering, can I do that on and maintain their septic systems will want to attend a my property? A new web tool is available to provide Homeowner Education for Septic Systems program be- direct answers in one place. ing presented by the University of Minnesota Extension. With support from the Lower Rum River Water- nd out if you should be shed Management, the Anoka Conservation District using additives, and get questions answered. has added a new wetlands section to their website. ursday, Octo- e website includes a summary of wetland rules, an- ber 29 from 7:00 9:00 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activi- swers to frequently asked questions, a map with permit- ties Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, two ting contact information and a way to request advice miles west of Highway 65 on Bunker Lake Boulevard. without going through a permitting process. e cost to attend is $10. You will receive the University ree sets of wetland law apply in Minnesota. First of Minnesota Extension Septic System Owners Guide at is the MN Wetland Conservation Act which applies to the class. all wetlands. Second are DNR rules which apply only yer ird and registration form online at z.umn.edu/ssclass. If you is the Army Corps of Engineers rules which apply to yer and registra- navigable waters of the US which can include smaller tion form, call the University of Minnesota Extension, wetlands that seem un-navigable in common lan- Anoka County at 763-755-1280. Presentation of this guage. All apply regardless of whether the property is program is partially covered by an Anoka County Ag private or public. Preserves Grant and is presented by Valerie Prax, Retired Go to www. Extension Educator. AnokaSWCD. org and click the Wetlands tab before beginning a project in or near low areas. And remembereven an area that is dry today, or even most of the time, may legally be a wetland. om the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization www.LRRWMO.org Head Start - Now Enrolling Head Start is a quality preschool program, serving children and families in Anoka and Washington Coun- ere is NO COST to families who participate in the program. Head Start provides educational, health, nutrition and social service assistance to children and their families who are income eligible. A variety of programs are available at no cost. For more information and to obtain an application, call the Anoka/Washington County Head Start Pro- gram at 763-783-4300. September/October 2015 ¤ Ramsey Resident 9