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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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Submit a Nomination for Board of Directors Positions

Updated February 20, 2024 APWA is now accepting nominations for Region II Director to fill the remaining 1.5 years of the term vacated by the selection of Dominick Longobardi as…

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Public Works Professionals Select Top Five Trending Technologies for 2024

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO – January 16, 2024 – After tallying over 4,500 votes from public works professionals, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its Top…

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APWA Urges EPA to Improve Lead & Copper Rule

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the world’s largest organization of public works professionals said EPA should consider other variables as it…

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Enter the 2024 Snow Conference Photo and Video Contests

We’re now accepting submissions for our 2024 Snow Conference Photo and Video Contests! New for 2024, we’re giving you a fresh format to share all the ways public works keeps…

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APWA Remembers President-Elect Lisa Rapp

On behalf of the APWA Board of Directors we are saddened to share with you that APWA President-Elect Lisa Rapp passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Her death was…

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APWA Past President Bob Freudenthal Passes Away

Bob Freudenthal, Sr., of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away October 5, 2023. Freudenthal had been a member of APWA since 1984. During his tenure with APWA, he served as a member…

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Engineering & Public Works Roadshow Rolls into Dallas

The Engineering & Public Works Roadshow makes its third stop tomorrow, Sept. 19, at the Able Pump Station in Dallas, Texas. The pump station in downtown Dallas won awards from…

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APWA Foundation Announces $40,000 Donation from Pakpour Consulting Group to Fund Annual Young Leader of the Year Award

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—This month, the American Public Works Association (APWA) Foundation received a $40,000 donation from Pakpour Consulting Group (PCG) after they made an initial donation of…

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Submit Your Entries for the 2024 Public Works Trending Technologies Bracket Challenge

VOTE for the 2024 Public Works Trending Technologies Bracket Challenge Voting is now open to choose the 2024 Top Trending Technologies in Public Works! Show us what technologies you think…

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