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On field or off — Anuvia Plant Nutrients meets sustainability challenges

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Anuvia’s plant nutrients provide a sustainable way to grow grass and turf in parks and recreational areas. (Photo provided)

Anuvia Plant Nutrients is the catalyst that helps groundskeepers implement sustainable practices while, at the same time, improving and beautifying greenspaces. Our technology serves the unique operations of turf and lawn care management, enabling professionals to use a U.S. Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Anuvia

Hood River reaches out to Latino residents

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

What does Hispanic outreach look like? If you ask Hood River, Ore., Mayor Paul Blackburn, it’s a very active, engaged and dynamic activity. Blackburn has seemed to crack the code when it comes to reaching this group in an effective … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, october 2018, parks & environmental services

Sustainable playing fields for cities and towns

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2018 by Doug WoodAugust 2, 2023

As open space continues to be developed and metropolitan areas creep ever outward from big cities, there is a lot of talk about “smart growth.” Land management is a key component of this “smart growth” process; planning where development should … Continue reading →

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

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

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