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Protecting groundwater in a karst landscape takes education and prevention

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
While the karst landscape underneath Bowling Green, Ky., can make keeping the groundwater clean difficult, it also provides some gorgeous views. Matt Powell considers this picture of Trooper Cave one of the most scenic as well as one of his favorites. (Photo provided)

There are many factors that can make a city interesting and unique. For Bowling Green, Ky., one unique feature is its topography. The city lies on top of a karst system, which means there is soluble rock, commonly limestone, lying beneath the ground’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management

Municipalities using lighting to send a positive message

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Big River Crossing, which connects Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis, Ark., over the Mississippi River, can be lit up to commemorate special events. Here it can be seen lit up like a large American flag for holidays such as Independence Day. (Photo provided by bigrivercrossing.com)

Using lighting to send a message is becoming more prominent in municipalities across the country. Lights can be used as celebration for holidays and to show solidarity with other cities and countries when tragedy strikes such as in France, Belguim … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Sunflowers give Oak Park residents a sense of place

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Oak Park, Mich., began planting sunflowers throughout the city thanks to a placemaking plan thought up by City Manager Erik Tungate. Sunflowers can be seen along the I-696 freeway where over 20,000 vehicles travel each day (Photo provided)

When Erik Tungate, city manager, began brainstorming placemaking ideas for the city of Oak Park, Mich., he wanted to prove that one could still make a big impact on a small budget. Growing up in the city of Plainwell, located … Continue reading →

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Oldest working fireboat still serves Buffalo, N.Y.

The Municipal Posted on April 6, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The addition of the tower ladder at the stern of the Edward M. Cotter fireboat helps to give a better vantage point to the firefighters. (Photo provided by the Edward M. Cotter Conservancy)

Before Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as president the oldest working fireboat had already begun serving the city of Buffalo, N.Y. In November 2016, the Edward M. Cotter fireboat turned 116 years old. Even today it is still used as a … Continue reading →

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Bike sharing: The newest alternative in public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

Bike share programs are sweeping the nation as a more active and healthy way to get around without having to bring a bicycle. These programs allow both residents and visitors to rent a bike for recreation, sightseeing, errands and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Firework tax offers some relief to West Virginia volunteer fire departments

The Municipal Posted on February 2, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The sale of fi reworks in West Virginia has opened up an opportunity to aid local communities through a 12 percent tax, which supports the Veterans Facility Support Fund and the state’s many volunteer fi re departments. (Shutterstock.com)

Beginning in 2016, West Virginia decided to allow the sale of fireworks past the simple novelty items like snakes and sparklers. Along with the ability to purchase fi reworks within the state came a 12 percent tax on all consumer … Continue reading →

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Municipalities using GPS system monitoring for fleet management

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

One of the most important parts of running any business is assessing the risks and finding ways to manage said risks. When it comes to managing an entire fleet this can become even more difficult. Many cities have begun to … Continue reading →

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