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How can we expect someone to do a good job if we don’t first provide a description of what a “good job” is? The City of Medford, Oregon implemented a performance management cycle that uses written performance standards as the starting point for a fair, definable system.
Read MoreThe City of Twin Falls, Idaho discharges treated wastewater into the Snake River which has a TMDL. In lieu of constructing expensive treatment plant options, wetlands were developed using irrigation return. Millions of dollars of were saved and hundreds of tons of sediment loads will be removed annually.
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Many communities are looking for ways to decrease the amount of waste going to the landfill. Agencies across North American have recognized the benefits of municipal recycling and have enacted programs that support the recycling of plastic, cardboard, aluminum and even electronics. However, almost 35% of what ends up in the landfill is food scraps and food-soiled paper. This makes Organic recycling and food scraps the next big step waste reduction.
Read MoreThroughout history, the public works professional has faced many challenges when it comes to winter maintenance.
Read MoreThe City of Norman, Oklahoma developed one of the largest alternative vehicle fleets among similar sized Midwest cities and built a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility. In the first 18 months of operation, fuel savings have exceeded expectations and sales of CNG fuel to the general public has doubled expectations.
Read MoreLearn how the Jennings Randolph International Fellowship provides public works professionals with the opportunity of a lifetime; to learn, grow, and explore how other communities abroad approach public works. Enjoy this overview of the fellowship program as well as insight into one 2014 fellow’s experience in New Zealand reviewing emergency management best practices and other aspects of rebuilding New Zealand communities after the 2011 earthquakes.
Read MoreThe Water Wastewater Division of the Niagara Region is expecting many retirements in the next five to ten years. Regulatory requirements for staffing have become more stringent and the availability of certified candidates is low. Discover the successful talent management strategies they are using to develop future leaders from within.
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Find out how state-of-the-art traffic engineering techniques and new urban planning concepts can improve the sense of community, enhance neighborhood and pedestrian safety, and reduce traffic volume and speeds.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Young Professional's Group Both seasoned and young professionals should attend this session that features stories about the complexities of embarking on a public works career. Get a glimpse into the thought processes of young professionals and participate in an open dialogue about navigating the path to success.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Water Resources Management Committee Based on a true story! More than 10-years later the City of Bend, Oregon continues to deal with the ramifications of the prolonged engineering, legal, and political effects of the failure of a private water and sewer utility. Examine the lessons learned.
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