The Mission of the Anoka Conservation District is to conserve and enhance the natural resources of Anoka County.
We do this by:

• conducting monitoring and analysis,
• informing landowners and local government in natural resource management, and
• leveraging technical and financial resources to promote natural resource stewardship practices

Guiding Principles

• Focus on long-term resource sustainability.
• Make informed and ethical decisions.
• Promote cost-effective and efficient resource management.
• Partner with both public and private sectors.
• Retain highly qualified, knowledgeable staff.
• Utilize technology to achieve efficiency and enhance work products.
• Keep natural resources issues visible in Anoka County.
• Respond to opportunities and changing needs.
• Develop diverse programs, partners and funding sources.
• Utilize education and outreach in addition to technical and financial assistance to encourage natural resource stewardship.