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This program focuses on two municipalities that are actively fighting the Emerald ash borer (EAB) and have refused to concede to the complete loss of their ash tree canopy.
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Interview with Mark L. Belshe at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: High-Performing Roads Using Scrap Tire Rubber
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Hear the City of Eu Claire’s presentation, describing the process used to develop a project using the Dutch principles for a "Woonerf" as a means of compromise between pedestrians and motorists on a high-volume narrow section of roadway along the Chippewa River
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Interview with Mary Monahan at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Global Solutions for Public Works
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Interview with Steven J. Penshorn, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: How to Use Recycled Glass in Your Public Works Projects
Read MoreAll across North America agencies are being pressured to “be more sustainable”.
As stewards of our local communities, Public Works has to take a leadership role in identifying and implementing sustainable practices as well as communicating these actions to the public. This session will discuss this role and provide case studies of communities that have been successful in both implementing and communicating their accomplishments.
Read MoreInterview with Benjamin J. Jordan, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Consider Winter Maintenance in Transportation Design
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Last year, a couple uncharacteristically heavy October snow storms pummeled much of North America. The storms caused school closures, knocked out power to homes and businesses and made driving conditions difficult. The storms, which hit so early in the season that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, caused branches to snap from the weight of the snow and toppled trees onto power lines, homes, and cars. The volume of tree waste was astronomical and a huge burden on cities and towns across the country.
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Interview with Jennifer Gulick, MA at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Protecting Trees during Public Construction Projects
Read MoreTrees are valuable infrastructure assets that deserve equal consideration during the planning and implementation of public construction projects. Discover tried-and-true and new methods to protect trees during road, utility, and building improvement projects.
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