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Combining the multiple priorities and goals of several agencies resulted in the design and construction of a “green” and sustainable groundwater recharge facility near the headwaters of Thorn Creek in Illinois, creating wetland filters and a storm drainage outfall.
Read MoreThe City of Olathe, Kansas, moved from asset management by departmental silos to a holistic approach that merged into one system, maintenance activities for divisions with large, linear assets (water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection, streets, signals, signs, lights).
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Learn how the City of Milwaukee uses an effective preventive maintenance program and best management practices to reduce operating costs and improve working conditions at the historic Milwaukee City Hall Complex.
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Groundwater desalination filter technology is improving, requiring less energy to desalinate, but disposing of brine is still an issue. Learn how a project in Ventura County, California, is installing desalination technology, setting competitive rates, and dealing with the outfall discharge.
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A Grassroots Approach to Sustainable Projects While Nurturing Future Generations of Systems-Thinking
Sponsored by APWA’s Center for Sustainability Learn about a unique approach, taken by a local government and their consultant, to give senior year engineering students the opportunity to interact with public works professionals and to play a key role in developing innovative approaches to a sustainable stormwater harvesting project.
Read MoreChicago’s Climate Action Plan, pledges an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Several private sector partners have stepped forward to advance these goals: 1) energy efficient buildings, 2) clean and renewable energy sources, 3) improved transportation options, 4) reduced waste and industrial pollution, 5) adaptation.
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The push to privatize government services has been discussed at Council meetings across North America. In response, many fleet managers have been asked to consider outsourcing vehicle maintenance services. Whether you are an agency from a small community or a major city, effectively and efficiently managing your heavy vehicles and equipment fleet is a top priority. However, public and private fleet operations have considerable differences.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) The 2012-2013 Emerging Leaders Academy Class recommends that APWA increase its presence in colleges and universities to educate students about the public works field. Strategies being developed include establishing a national committee on higher education outreach that will pursue establishing a toolkit for developing student chapters and marketing to post-secondary institutions.
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Lots of food wastes are trapped within non-compostable plastic. The City of Bakersfield’s new composting system accepts and handles all types of food packaging materials using existing equipment to achieve plastic separation. This process has been implemented in 53 schools with growing success.
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Using GIS technology coupled with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) can help your agency to better plan, organize, schedule, and control resources. Discover how to use maintenance frequency modeling for a visual representation of how service levels are being met for specific activities.
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