From shoreline to stormwater: Weedoo brings innovation to public works
Article and photos submitted by Weedoo Boats Municipalities across the country are facing growing waterway maintenance challenges. Invasive aquatic weeds, stormwater blockages, shoreline overgrowth, sediment buildup and floating debris are becoming more difficult and expensive to manage. At the same … More from our cover sponsor →
Brentwood Public Works leads cleanup and recovery efforts
Dale Biggerstaff said it was the kind of event that he’s proud to have in his career portfolio — but one he never wants to experience again. As the public works director for the city of Brentwood, Tenn., Biggerstaff knew … Continue reading →
Top 10: States for retirement
When the day comes to retire from decades of dedicated employment and embrace the leisurely life, a lot of things change. Almost overnight, the cost of living, inheritance tax laws, crime, in-home services, transportation and health care become top priorities. … Continue reading →
Billings completes Wicks Lane stormwater project ahead of additional future growth
After nearly two years of construction in the city of Billings, Mont., the Wicks Lane Stormwater Improvement Project is complete, marking a major investment in the future growth and environmental sustainability of the area. The project upgraded an aging stormwater … Continue reading →
Arlington takes infrastructure improvements to the next level
In 2022, Arlington, Texas, known as The American Dream City, proposed a multi-million-dollar project known as the Residential Rebuild. Long discussed, the plan was meant to improve roadway conditions, water and sewer systems, streetlights and sidewalks. Construction began in May … Continue reading →
Amish communities welcome buggy/motor vehicle safety initiatives
Amish buggy safety sounds like an obscure concern, something that affects a limited number of people in a limited number of communities. But recent research proved that not only is the Amish population increasing, safety concerns for both those who … Continue reading →
From shoreline to stormwater: Weedoo brings innovation to public works
Article and photos submitted by Weedoo Boats Municipalities across the country are facing growing waterway maintenance challenges. Invasive aquatic weeds, stormwater blockages, shoreline overgrowth, sediment buildup and floating debris are becoming more difficult and expensive to manage. At the same … Continue reading →
Twilight tourism: Forks, Wash., really ‘bites’
No matter whether you are Team Edward or Team Jacob, fans of the “Twilight” saga will find plenty to sink their teeth into while visiting Forks, Wash. Located along the Olympic Peninsula, Forks is not only the rainiest town in … Continue reading →
Solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance move a relocation masterpiece
Rarely does a project go as completely right as the relocation of the solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance operations in Venice, Fla. As long as Ashlee Castle, assistant public works director, has worked for the city, there has been … Continue reading →
Rejuvenated adopt-a-park program inspires community service
Green spaces in Melbourne, Fla., will get a facelift with the success of a unique civic initiative. The city maintains over 40 parks, each offering an opportunity for residents, businesses and organizations to contribute to their community. At the heart … Continue reading →
Electric utility superintendent Willie Daniels has a heart for community participation
If anyone has been around Scottsburg, Ind., for any length of time, they’ve heard of Willie Daniels. And surely what they heard has been all to the good. Daniels is superintendent of the local Municipal Electric Utility. Per the city … Continue reading →
Palm Coast project adds 21-million-gallon capacity to Hulett Basin
The London Waterway expansion project began in 2019 when the consulting engineering firm DRMP Inc. coordinated with the city of Palm Coast, Fla., to help to create and provide feedback on a citywide stormwater master plan. The plan analyzed the … Continue reading →
Lynchburg, Va., transforms high-risk dam into wetland
The College Lake dam had been studied extensively by both the city of Lynchburg, Va., and the University of Lynchburg for more than a decade. Classified as a high-hazard dam, there had already been many conversations about the future of … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Where to find the best money managers
Having strong management skills is in every person’s and every family’s best interest. Good money managers find that they realize their dreams sooner, or, if they’ve suffered a financial setback, they get back on track in a relatively short amount … Continue reading →
Landfill gas-to-energy project generating revenue for Corpus Christi
The city of Corpus Christi, Texas, has literally been turning trash into treasure with its landfill to gas-to-energy project. Corpus Christi’s director of solid waste, Philip Aldridge, shared how the project worked and how it’s created revenue for the city … Continue reading →
Corvallis, Ore., infrastructure project offers a model of proactive maintenance and community engagement
A recently completed infrastructure project in Corvallis, Ore., introduced critical waterline updates while demonstrating the city’s commitment to proactive maintenance and resiliency. The project, which replaced a 20-inch cast-iron waterline dating back to 1952, addressed aging infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted … Continue reading →
Orenco Systems: Energy-Efficient Plus
Introducing OmniMax-A and OmniMax-D, MBBR Treatment Systems that give operators more control Article submitted by Orenco Systems It takes energy to treat wastewater. Orenco® Systems’ new OmniMax-A™ and OmniMax-D™ Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs) use less energy while treating secondary … Continue reading →
Rochester, N.Y., prioritizes pedestrian safety with school bus program
When Rochester, N.Y., made a decision to work toward becoming a Vision Zero city, city officials considered the three necessary components involved – engineering, education and enforcement. The city first moved forward with a school bus safety program that not … Continue reading →
National Public Works Week 2026
American Public Works Association announced the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” for the 2026 National Public Works Week, May 17-23. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in … Continue reading →
