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Hurricane Irma In 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall and moved up the middle of Florida directly impacting Gainesville. Staff will discuss how they technology and social media were utilized to…
Read MoreComparing Approaches to Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Across the US. Regardless of size, location or climate most cities deal with some level of inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues. Addressing I&I can involve cross-discipline coordination between wastewater, stormwater, and water professionals. This presentation will focus on two case studies in different climatic regions of the United States. Differences in topography, geology, and climate affect the relative contribution from sources of I&I. These differences also affect the approaches to characterizing and mitigating I&I.
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Social media is ever-changing, and with the constant flow of new technologies, algorithms, and marketing strategies, it can be hard to keep up. Whether you’re still figuring out if social…
Read MoreManaging a public fleet in a small city / rural community must be a proactive endeavor. Fleet Managers must extend the life of equipment and vehicles, prioritize purchases, and maintain a…
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Span of control (SOC) is the number of people a manager can supervise effectively, and can be broadly categorized as narrow or wide. Understanding the cost/benefit of wide versus narrow…
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For the past three decades, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District has provided nearly $2 billion in funding to build flood control facilities that protect life and property in…
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The Federal Government provides a number of training opportunities for emergency management/homeland security training that are available to public works professionals. Some of these training opportunities are online while others are in-person. This program will cover the most common training opportunities and provide participants information on how to connect with these free training resources.
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The Engineering and Technology Committee has developed this resource for members. Three types of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) equipment are presented in the toolbox, Mobile, Stationary, and Aerial
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The Water Resources Management Committee has developed this resource for members on Wastewater Treatment Plants. This toolbox is intended for individuals new to this area of public works. It can…
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