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Is Accreditation Worth it?

Accreditation can seem like an arduous task, taking up a significant amount of valuable and limited staff time. That leaves many agencies wondering if the reward is worth the effort.…

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MS4 Mapping is Not Magic! Lessons from Updating GIS with Survey Data

The City of Mobile’s GIS system has a robust mapping system with multiple layers for stormwater features, including the city’s 34,000 catch basins. The city started its journey toward mapping…

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Stop Competing for Technicians! Grow Your Own!

With the pool of qualified technicians shrinking every year, outside competition causes challenges when trying to hire technical staff away from dealerships, large private garages, and corporate fleets to fill…

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Think Outside the Venue: How to Not Stop Traffic Around Major Events

The overall experience of a special event can hinge on event transportation management, which includes considerations for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Addressing circulation at large-scale, publicized events requires a…

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Advancements in Urban Forest Management: Tech-Driven Sustainability

Over the past decade, technological advancements have profoundly transformed urban forest management. Tools like GIS software, lidar, eco-benefit determination, and drones have revolutionized how we approach and manage urban forests.…

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Coordinate PA: The Next Generation of Utility Coordination

The speakers will examine how to coordinate complex underground projects. Have you ever wished that there was better coordination on underground infrastructure projects? Have you wondered how utility companies and…

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Empowering Public Works Professionals: The Value of Mentorship

Mentorship is a powerful tool that helps both parties grow and facilitates opportunities for the transfer of knowledge essential to sustaining a thriving public works workforce. Seeking advice and learning…

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How NKSD1 Removed Silos and Improved Collaboration

The Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) was presented with the challenge of increasing capital spending from $20M to $150M annually and the associated rate increases to meet regulatory…

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Is Retirement Coming Up? Now What?

With many public works professionals approaching retirement or retired, now what for the profession, their knowledge, and participation in APWA? The session will first focus on why what they have…

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Multiorganizational Operations Strategy for Flood Protection

The Williamsport, Pennsylvania region was facing serious challenges in meeting levee maintenance and certification requirements set by the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, respectively. Through the leadership of…

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