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Memphis Aquifer is the foundation of the city’s water strategy

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonAugust 30, 2024

Memphis, Tenn., bears the nickname the “Home of the Blues.” And, while the history of the blues may date back to the early 20th century, the water that comes from the aquifers beneath the second largest city in Tennessee is … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged August 2024, memphis, The Municipal, water & energy

Harrisburg Hot Spot Saturdays brings community together address illegal dumping

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2023 by Janet PattersonDecember 15, 2023
harrisburg

Summer Saturdays are precious. They can be the time for sports, beach combing, barbecuing or just sitting on a porch reading a good book. But, summer Saturdays are especially important to folks who live in Harrisburg, Pa. Hot Spot Saturdays … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged harrisburg, municipal management, september 2023, The Municipal

A bright future for the Great Dismal Swamp

The Municipal Posted on September 30, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
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What comes to mind when someone utters the name, “Great Dismal Swamp”? John Bunyan’s “Slough of Despond,” perhaps, which in modern English means “Swamp of Despair”? Or Bastian’s Bux’s “Swamp of Sadness”? The history of the Great Dismal Swamp is … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services, Uncategorized | Tagged parks & environmental services, september 2022, swamp, The Municipal

Beautifying cities by removing litter

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
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Those of a certain age might remember a public service announcement from 1971. The Clio Awards-winning spot was named one of the top 100 advertising campaigns of the 20th century. This unforgettable spot, most commonly referred to as the “Crying … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2022, litter, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Fight or bite: Cities combat mosquito swarms after storms

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2020 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Mosquito Control

Although they are not included in the 10 plagues of Egypt, post-storm mosquito infestations can pose problems of biblical proportions for communities that must combat them. While climate change has brought about an increased frequency of adverse weather events, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, maintenance & operations, Michigan, midland county, mosquito, North Carolina, The Municipal, Wilmington

Sanitation and education key to combating Zika

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Zika is officially here, and cities are stepping up to spread information and reduce mosquito populations, often building strong partnerships to do so. And while Zika is making all the headlines at the moment, other mosquito-related diseases, like West Nile … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Are there ‘natural’ ways to control mosquitos?

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
While there is some interest among members of the public for cities to choose “green” or “sustainable” mosquito solutions, no such methods or products have gained a broad following due to their lower levels of effectiveness. (Shutterstock photo)

People always seem to want to live close to nature. They build houses on the beach, on cliff edges, in dense, dry forests and in lush, mosquito-infested swamps. Then they change their tune and suddenly begin to want the “nature” … Continue reading →

Posted in Recycle, Waste & Recycling | Tagged cities, conlon, control, mosquito, municipal, spraying

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