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What a waste — or is it?

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

With China no longer importing plastic from the U.S. and environmental awareness spreading, states are experimenting with ideas to cut down on the garbage piling up.           Last year the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned the rest of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2019, public works, The Municipal, waste

Municipalities debate merits of red light cameras

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2019 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as of April 2019, 388 communities across the U.S. and the District of Columbia use red light cameras for traffic enforcement, but that doesn’t mean the practice is spreading nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged june 2019, public works, street lights, The Municipal, washington dc, water & energy

Cities amend laws to support self-sustainability with backyard chickens

The Municipal Posted on June 26, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

With the growing trend of greener, healthier living and self-sustainability, backyard mini farms are becoming much more popular. While those living in urban settings are finding new, creative ways to grow fruit, vegetables and greens, the popularity of backyard chickens … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged beaverton, june 2019, nebraska, nebraska city, new braunfels, oregon, texas, The Municipal, water & energy

Giant hogweed is on watch lists nationwide

The Municipal Posted on June 24, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

There is a real monster out there, growing to heights perfect to brush against passers-by. It can grow to 15 feet tall and its arm spread is an envious 2-3 feet wide. It sports innocently disguised white “flowers” on its … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged june 2019, oregon, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, water & energy

Technology advancements show promise in fire service

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023

Technology is changing at a rapid pace, and it doesn’t seem like it will slow down anytime soon. Some forward thinkers believe that today’s humans have only seen a small percentage of the technology that will be developed during their … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged building & construction, California, may 2019, menlo park fire, public safety

Woodstock Woodstock, N.Y.

The Municipal Posted on May 7, 2019 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023

Meet a town catapulted into global fame by an iconic namesake event that never came within 60 miles of the place. Woodstock, N.Y., a scenic hamlet of 2,088 residents nestled in the Catskill Mountains, was the intended beneficiary of “An … Continue reading →

Posted in Unique Claims to Fame | Tagged building, construction, may 2019, new york, unique claims to fame, woodstock

California wildfires bring new fire behavior and fire safety issues to light

The Municipal Posted on April 5, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
While fi re suppression is extremely useful and necessary, it can cause a buildup of underbrush, which can make wildfi res larger and more powerful than seen previously. The most common natural cause of wildfi res is lightning. (Photo provided by USDA Forest Service, Missoula Fire Sciences Lab)

The United States Forest Service’s Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Mont., has been providing the forest service with research and development since 1960. As the only federal research lab focused on wildfires, its research directly aids in the management of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Missoula Montana, United States Forest Service

The charm of Dorset: Vermont community offers a respite from city life

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Chartered in 1791, Dorset has worked hard to balance preserving its past while also looking toward the future and drawing in new future visitors. (Photo provided)

No matter if you are looking for a great place to visit or a sweet spot in which to settle down and raise a family, it’s not hard to fall under the spell of Dorset, Vt. Chartered in 1791 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged New England, Vermont

ODOT practices benefit pollinators

The Municipal Posted on February 22, 2019 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Beautification and Pollinator Habitat Program saved Ohio taxpayers an estimated $1.8 million with its reduction in mowing. (Photo provided)

Pollinators, particularly the at-risk monarch butterfly species, play a critical role in our ecosystem. But what happens when infrastructure gets in the way? Sometimes the results can be detrimental for life that depends on biodiversity. Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged Monarch Butterflies, ODOT, ohio, Pollinators

Researchers gauge economic impact of immigrants

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Agriculture is a big industry in Yuma and a majority of the people coming across the border are primarily serving in the agricultural industry as opposed to manufacturing or retail. (Shutterstock.com)

The topic of immigration in the United States has been center stage for the last two years with talks of closing our borders and revamping our immigration policies. But despite the negative rhetoric, studies have shown that immigrants to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged Immigrants, San Diego

Best Fabric Building Engineering & Installations Firm 2019

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Drawing on its vast experience in the industry, Calhoun Super Structure designs, engineers, and manufactures fabric structures for any industry and application up to 250 feet wide and for any length. Deanna Hope, Marketing Manager, talks us through the firm … Continue reading →

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