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Renovated beaches bring economic benefits

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2016 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023

It was 1926 when the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association began to deal with the erosion of beaches nationwide. In this setting, the ASBPA started to work with the federal government to create legislation to share costs in protecting … Continue reading →

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Purchasing strategies for protecting pollinators

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2016 by Erin DozoisAugust 2, 2023

Bees and other pollinators play an integral role in the world’s food supply. According to Tiff any Finck-Haynes, Food Futures campaigner for Friends of the Earth and a seventh-generation organic family farmer, honeybees contribute to a third of the food … Continue reading →

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Paddling in Porterdale

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2015 by Barb SieminskiJuly 17, 2015
After kayakers initiated a discussion about the state of the neglected Yellow River, Porterdale, Ga.

Once upon a time, there was a lonely and neglected body of water running through Porterdale, Ga., that was snubbed by its shore-bound population for many decades. Until, that is, some visionary volunteers decided they wanted their waters to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Development | Tagged Porterdale, Yellow River | Leave a reply

Technology takes drilling in a new direction

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJuly 8, 2015
Horizontal directional drilling is an underused option for laying utility pipe in sensitive or difficult areas, such as underneaath a landfill in a congested urban area

Sewer separation and other projects that require underground piping or wiring can be both costly and messy. With this in mind, cities like Edina, Minn., are turning to trenchless technology to get the job done. Trenchless horizontal directional drilling is … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Edina, hdd, Horizontal Drilling | 2 Replies

Grand Bend Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Receives First ISI Envision® Sustainable Infrastructure Award in Canada

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

First Envision®-verified Wastewater facility in North America WASHINGTON, D.C. – (February 26, 2015) – The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced today that the Grand Bend Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, located in Ontario on the shoreline of Lake Huron, earned … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged ISI

Make public information a stormwater program priority

The Municipal Posted on February 11, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandAugust 2, 2023
stormwater system maintenance

Launching a successful stormwater program can be hard work, and gaining the support of local legislators and the public presents an added challenge. Over the last several years, Lynchburg, Va., has proven that, while gaining community support may not always … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Erin Hawkins, Lynchburg, Stormwater Program, TMDL

New view for an Iowa town

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 2, 2023
The population of Madrid has seen a slight upturn in recent years. (Photo provided)

Madrid, Iowa, is located just to the west of a direct line connecting Ames and Des Moines. The population is about 2,360, according to the 2009 U.S. Census estimate: large enough to support many local conveniences, such as gas stations, … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged boone, bridge, christmas, iowa, madrid, population, seen, trail

2014: The year of coming back

The Municipal Posted on December 10, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
Municipalities can again adopt ordinances for vacation rentals to address parking, noise and other issues, as the result of a state law enacted this year

Some of the most difficult issues faced by small- and mid-sized cities and towns seem to revolve around pension reform, tax caps and decreased federal funding for infrastructure. Even given these situations, however, municipalities accomplished a great deal in 2014. … Continue reading →

Posted in New Year Outlook | Tagged city, community, county, development, joplin, lancaster, local, safe

Environmental investigation and remediation by Sesco

The Municipal Posted on October 2, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Information provided by Sesco group. Sesco Group was founded in 1996 and has established a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting and brownfield redevelopment services. Sesco’s approach allows businesses and municipalities to focus on their core operations while Sesco … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Cover | Tagged environmental, sesco

Gobbling up diversity

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Centennial Park is one of 24 parks located in Worthington, Minn., several of which are along Lake Okabena. Along with the parks the city has 10 miles of trails available. (Photo provided)

Surveyed in 1871 and platted in 1872, Worthington, Minn., has a long history. It was first tied to the railroads and the women’s temperance movement before evolving into a melting pot of diversity, both in business and community, over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile, Uncategorized | Tagged city, diversity, major, oberloh, park, parks, worthington

Planning to preserve parks

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

Civil engineering efforts in local, state and national parks are as wide and varied as the parks themselves. Civil engineers lend their expertise to campsites, picnic areas, roadways, water systems, fish and wildlife management, the preservation of historic sites and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged area, civil, engineers, park, parks, project, river

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