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Addressing Drainage Concerns with 2D Hydraulic Modeling

The program will provide a high level discussion on the development and utilization of 2D hydraulic modeling to address drainage issues utilizing a real world example. In addition, the program will cover public engagement for the project with outputs from the model.

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Advanced Liquids (Part 4 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

Some agencies have been using liquids for a number of years and are now implementing various advanced techniques. Among the new techniques being tried are liquid blends; using two different chlorides and adding carbohydrate liquids to brines; using advanced systems to ensure trucks are loaded correctly with the right materials and the right quantities; and using liquids to create slurries at high pre-wetting rates.

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Winter Maintenance Best Practices and the Science Behind the Decision Process

Strategic decisions, thoughtful planning, and good winter maintenance practices will ensure the highest level of safety for the public on streets, roads, and highways. This presentation will focus on operational lessons learned, the use of equipment and deicing products, and the science behind of developing an environmentally sound and sustainable anti-icing/deicing program.

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Talking Top Tech: Cybersecurity Edition

Join us for a look at Cybersecurity through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International.  Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.

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Integrating Climate Change Considerations into Public Works Projects and Supporting Sustainable Fish, Farms, and Agriculture in Snohomish County

Snohomish County Public Works, Cascadia Consulting Group, and the Snohomish Conservation District will discuss their process for updating their decision-making priorities to include climate change risks and the impact on…

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Aspiring to Leadership in Public Works? (The Myron Calkins “Excellence in Leadership” Series Presentation)

In this presentation hear from dedicated professionals who have held leadership positions in their agencies or companies and who have served as leaders at both the chapter and national levels…

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Bringing Joy to Our Work with Lean Thinking! Transforming Infrastructure Delivery with Integrated Design

Discover how lean thinking can be integrated into the public works and transportation worlds. Among the concepts and topics we'll discuss are the lean philosophy; team development and organizational principles;…

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Improving Resiliency of Community Infrastructure

Post-earthquake functionality of utilities (water supply and wastewater treatment) is vital to the seismic resiliency of communities. The operation of this critical infrastructure is fundamental to the social and economic…

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Connecting Urban Villages through Neighborhood Greenways: A Case Study about Infrastructure for Walking and Biking

Utilizing the recently completed North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway as a case study, this Lightning Round will highlight the data-driven approach and policy foundation that has made the Neighborhood Greenway program…

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Stormwater Summit Day One Presentations: Part 1

Session 1: How to Successfully Implement a Regional Biofiltration Stormwater Treatment System in an Ultra-Urban Neighborhood Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is implementing a regional stormwater treatment system and prioritizing specific…

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