WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News&Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. Hydrant Flushing to Begin: Don't be alarmed if you see a fire hydrant spewing water, we have it under control, it is just the White Bear Township Public Works Staff flushing hydrants & watermains throughout the Township. Some residents may WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES ARE GOING FAST - ACT TODAY - Water Efficiency Rebates are still available to White Bear Township utility customers who replace existing products with specified water efficient products now through June 30, 2022 or until the remaining $11,459.39 is depleted. Residents can claim 100% of the cost of the item waterways. Feeding also causes overcrowding by concentrating ducks & geese in one place, making it easier for disease to spread among the birds. This overcrowding can also cause water pollution since the waste from the waterfowl is concentrated in one place. We know that waterfowl waste is a source of E. coli bacteria in our experience discoloration in the water. Residents can open their lowest level faucet to clear the line. It is not advisable to wash dothes if the water is discolored. (excluding sales tax), up to a maximum of $125 for Energy Star washers; $150 for WaterSense imigation spray sprinkler bodies; $150 for an Irrigation System Audit SPRING BURNS AT RAMSEY COUNTY'S PARKS- Prescribed burns of bya WaterSense certified professionat $200 for WaterSense toilets; and $200 for WaterSense imigation controllers. Visit www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ water-efficiency-rebate-program for more information about the Water Efficiency PLEASE KEEP YOUR CANS BEHIND THE CURB -Garbage & recycling cans placed in the street are a nuisance to drivers & street sweepers, making it impossible to sweep the streets from curb to curb. Help our drivers by placing your garbage & recycling cans on the driveway, behind the curb & out of the street. The garbage & recycling trucks have long, mechanical arms that can reach from the street to the some county-owned prairies & woodands will take place this spring, from April to June. Experienced County staff& contractors will work carefully to manage smoke conditions while conducting burns, however, Rebate Program. some residents may smell smoke. Prescribed burns improve the growth of native vegetation including shrubs, grasses & wildflowers, & helps control weeds. The Township park included in this year's burn is the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park - Benson Prairie. The specific date & time of the burn is dependent on weather & wind conditions & will be announced whenever possible on ramseycounty.us/parks. PLEASE DON'T FEED DUCKS & GEESE - It can be tempting driveway with no problem! Thank you! to feed waterfowl, especially as they migrate. We think we're helping them, but r them, for us, & our waters! feeding ducks & geese is unhealthy forWhats, May 9 - Mother's Day Bread is basicaly junk food for waterfowt; tasty but lacking in the important nutrients they get from their normal diet. Eating too much bread can lead to a varlety May 28 - National Hamburger Day (Happening May 11 - Eat What You Want Day May 23 - Lucky Penny Day Find us on Facebook of health conditions for birds that can weaken their muscles & affect their atbility to fly. May 31 - Memorial Day - Township Offices Closed Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News&Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. Hydrant Flushing to Begin: Don't be alarmed if you see a fire hydrant spewing water, we have it under control, it is just the White Bear Township Public Works Staff flushing hydrants & watermains throughout the Township. Some residents may WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES ARE GOING FAST - ACT TODAY - Water Efficiency Rebates are still available to White Bear Township utility customers who replace existing products with specified water efficient products now through June 30, 2022 or until the remaining $11,459.39 is depleted. Residents can claim 100% of the cost of the item waterways. Feeding also causes overcrowding by concentrating ducks & geese in one place, making it easier for disease to spread among the birds. This overcrowding can also cause water pollution since the waste from the waterfowl is concentrated in one place. We know that waterfowl waste is a source of E. coli bacteria in our experience discoloration in the water. Residents can open their lowest level faucet to clear the line. It is not advisable to wash dothes if the water is discolored. (excluding sales tax), up to a maximum of $125 for Energy Star washers; $150 for WaterSense imigation spray sprinkler bodies; $150 for an Irrigation System Audit SPRING BURNS AT RAMSEY COUNTY'S PARKS- Prescribed burns of bya WaterSense certified professionat $200 for WaterSense toilets; and $200 for WaterSense imigation controllers. Visit www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ water-efficiency-rebate-program for more information about the Water Efficiency PLEASE KEEP YOUR CANS BEHIND THE CURB -Garbage & recycling cans placed in the street are a nuisance to drivers & street sweepers, making it impossible to sweep the streets from curb to curb. Help our drivers by placing your garbage & recycling cans on the driveway, behind the curb & out of the street. The garbage & recycling trucks have long, mechanical arms that can reach from the street to the some county-owned prairies & woodands will take place this spring, from April to June. Experienced County staff& contractors will work carefully to manage smoke conditions while conducting burns, however, Rebate Program. some residents may smell smoke. Prescribed burns improve the growth of native vegetation including shrubs, grasses & wildflowers, & helps control weeds. The Township park included in this year's burn is the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park - Benson Prairie. The specific date & time of the burn is dependent on weather & wind conditions & will be announced whenever possible on ramseycounty.us/parks. PLEASE DON'T FEED DUCKS & GEESE - It can be tempting driveway with no problem! Thank you! to feed waterfowl, especially as they migrate. We think we're helping them, but r them, for us, & our waters! feeding ducks & geese is unhealthy forWhats, May 9 - Mother's Day Bread is basicaly junk food for waterfowt; tasty but lacking in the important nutrients they get from their normal diet. Eating too much bread can lead to a varlety May 28 - National Hamburger Day (Happening May 11 - Eat What You Want Day May 23 - Lucky Penny Day Find us on Facebook of health conditions for birds that can weaken their muscles & affect their atbility to fly. May 31 - Memorial Day - Township Offices Closed Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110