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Don’t Be A Silent Service

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed a marketing kit to help water utilities improve communication and increase public understanding of the value of water systems and services. The kit includes public service announcements, mailers, newspaper ads, and infographics. Get tips on how to identify local partners and outlets for using the materials. 

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Creating a Culture of Innovation for Your Public Works Agency – With Incredible Results!

Discover how the City of Centennial has created an Office of Innovation solely dedicated to fostering new methodologies and advanced technologies in the pursuit of innovation. Discover how establishing an Office of Innovation may serve your department and community in everything from energy consumption, to telecommunications and technology, to public safety. 

 

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Hitting the Reset Button – The Massive Restructuring of OC Public Works

Desperate for improvement and a revitalized culture, the County of Orange Public Works has accomplished a vital restructuring. Ten core business service areas have been established providing for better communication; work units have been shifted around core business activities; workloads have been balanced and succession opportunities and career ladders established. 

 

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Exploring the Universe of Solid Waste Conversion Technologies

Attend this update of solid waste conversion technologies including mixed waste processing, anaerobic digestion, and gasification. We'll compare technologies, review the status of commercialization and financial feasibility and explore what to consider when evaluating opportunities. 

 

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Liquids Work in Winter – The Proven Technology

Agencies across North American face increasing challenges in winter maintenance. Many agencies have added liquids, brines and blends to their tool box to combat this. Join us as we discuss the past, present and future of liquid use in winter maintenance.

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Confronting Extraordinary Challenges in Winter Maintenance

Throughout history, the public works professional has faced many challenges when it comes to winter maintenance. 

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The Challenge of Public Works in Aboriginal, Rural or Isolated Communities

Sponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee Emergency planning for aboriginal, rural, and isolated communities is met with different challenges than those of more urban communities. Learn about efforts in both the U.S. and Canada to culturally adapt emergency management plans and develop more resilient communities. 

 

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More on Things That Go Bump In the Pipe: Implementing Municipal Storm Sewer Pipe Condition Rating Sy

Discover how public agencies are using asset condition rating systems to gauge the “health” of their stormwater conveyance systems. Take advantage of the lessons-learned on how these rating systems can be effectively utilized for system condition and capital improvement program planning. 

 

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Using Programmatic Permits to Improve Efficiencies with Utilities in the Right-of-Way

To resolve the issue of simple and complex tasks within the right-of-way, Washington County, Oregon developed a Programmatic Permit Program that allows specific tasks without obtaining individual permits. However, if the work to be done exceeds the pre-set limitations, then individual permits are required

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All You Need to Know about the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITESâ„¢)

Join in this hands-on demonstration of SITES™, a LEED-like sustainability certification program that will transform how we approach the design and operation of projects with or without buildings. Using a case study, you’ll use the SITES™ scorecard to review the various categories, guidelines, and performance benchmarks of a truly sustainable public park.

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