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Making salmon migration simpler

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Public Works

Life is about to get a lot easier for migrating salmon in Whatcom County, Wash., thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s tied ruling last June, which means that a 2013 lower court ruling that favors the Northwest tribes in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged october 2018, parks & enivronmental services, public works

Cities tapping in to benefits of outdoor gyms

The Municipal Posted on October 22, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Parks & Recreation

Taking steps toward physical fitness can happen anywhere, and cities across the nation are capitalizing on that notion. Gone are the days of having to get an expensive gym membership or learn to use confusing equipment — residents are able … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged october 2018, parks, parks & environmental services, recreation

Lee County handles fishy situation

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
In August, workers travelled Fort Myers Beach in Lee County, Fla., using golf carts to clean up dead fi sh that washed up due to the toxic red tide. Workers wore surgical masks while performing the task. (Jillian Cain Photography/ Shutterstock.com)

This summer, tons and tons of dead fi sh and other species of sea life piled up on a portion of Florida’s west coast. This included a 400-pound goliath grouper the size of a small motor vehicle, small bait fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Stacie Anaya harbors passion for public places

The Municipal Posted on October 12, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Anaya connects with a young park goer. Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department has been working with the National Recreation and Park Association, the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute to ensure that there is a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person. (Photo provided)

Stacie Anaya may have little in common with actress Amy Poehler, but as the director of parks and recreation for Lewisville, Texas, she does feel a certain kinship to the comedienne’s former role. “In some ways, you could say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Parks & Rec

Go from working on an OPE to a truck in two minutes

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

With the Turf Rail System, fleet and equipment managers can transition from working on outdoor power equipment to a truck in a matter of two minutes. There are six different Challenger lifts that Turf Rail can fit, ranging from capacities … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged municipal, october, parks & environmental services, Turf Rail

Is your anchor industry moving out?

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Maytag had been a major employer in Newton, Iowa, for decades, oft en employing generations of family members. When it left , Newton sought out other companies to fill its void. (Photo provided)

Picture it. Your thriving community is on top of the world — low crime rate, busy downtown foot traffic, great diversified schools and a longtime anchor business drawing in not only residents, but also tourist dollars. But what happens when … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged Maytag, newton

Building resilient citizens

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Situated in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Walla Walla, Wash., has made plenty of preparations should the “big one” occur. These have included encouraging residents to become resilient and build relationships with their neighbors. (Shutterstock.com)

Over the years, natural disasters have impacted many areas of the United States: from hurricanes flooding parts of Texas and Florida to wildfires burning up the West Coast. In response to these and other disasters, government bodies have worked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Walla Walla Washington

Why ‘Horse Town USA’ is among the best places to live

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Horses are big business in Wellington, Fla., providing a boost to the local economy. Pictured are two riders enjoying the village’s Environmental Preserve Horse Trail. (Photo provided)

Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Wellington Florida

Improving communications: Technology upgrades allow agencies to connect

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Kosciusko County, Ind., underwent an intensive hazardous material drill in 2017. During the drill, it was determined that communications were a weak point that could hinder responses during the real event. Pictured, emergency responders with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in Kosciusko County evaluate a truck after it was struck by a moving train in July. (Photo by Maggie Kenworthy/Ink Free News)

No matter when disaster strikes or where an emergency occurs, the ability to deliver vital information to those who need it can be a matter of life or death. While municipalities have worked tirelessly to create multimedia platforms in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Ink Free News, Kosciusko County

Moving beyond gut feelings to plan for the future

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

As cities grow, technology expands and demands for quality of life from residents shift, it has proven difficult for cities to keep up with ever-changing standards of what makes a “good” place to live. To make matters more difficult on … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Souix City

What does it take to get people to recycle?

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

Cultivating a successful recycling program, whether among municipal employees or the general public, calls for a holistic view of sustainability, according to one expert. “When most people think of sustainability, they usually think of only the environmental benefits for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recycle | Tagged Americorps, COR Values, Oak Ridge TN

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