Weedoo clearing the way: Why more municipalities are turning to mechanical harvesting for waterway health
Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … More from our cover sponsor →
Combatting the affordable housing crisis
A home of one’s own is the American Dream, but it is a dream that is out of reach for millions of Americans. Because nearly 53% of households lack the $61,487 annual income to purchase a modest $200,000 home, affordable … Continue reading →
Chino Hills invests in recycled water to sustain urban green spaces
The city of Chino Hills, in southern California, factors water into every decision. Whether it’s managing growth or landscaping parks, the ethos is conservation first. The city actively partners with its drinking water wholesaler to entice its 82,000 residents to … Continue reading →
Weedoo clearing the way: Why more municipalities are turning to mechanical harvesting for waterway health
Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … Continue reading →
Lexington continues strides toward sustainability with Solarize
Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →
Woodbury’s water treatment initiative tackles PFAS for safer drinking water
The city of Woodbury, Minn., is taking decisive action to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water through an innovative water treatment project. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are commonly found in various household and industrial products. … Continue reading →
St. Louis to introduce municipal ID card
In an effort to make identification more accessible and inclusive to all its residents, the city of St. Louis, Mo., is planning to introduce the Gateway Card – a municipal ID card that not only seeks to serve as identification, … Continue reading →
Small town, big strides: Paw Paw makes major municipal improvements
Located along a portion of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, the town of Paw Paw, W. Va., may be a small community of 410, but it is accomplishing big things with several new projects that range … Continue reading →
San Antonio ‘ambitious’ solar project making good progress
In 2023, San Antonio, Texas’s, city council approved the $30 million solar project for 42 sites, reportedly the largest municipal on-site solar project with a completion date of fall 2026. The Municipal checked in to see how the project was … Continue reading →
Rapid City’s Vision Fund: Looking Ahead to Transformational Investments
After a week packed with presentations, public discussions and on-site evaluations, Rapid City’s Vision Fund Citizen Committee has concluded its public hearing process for the 2025-2029 Vision Fund cycle. Over the course of four days, 29 project applicants, ranging from … Continue reading →
Roseville electric utility director doesn’t take power for granted
It’s quite a leap to go from living off the electrical grid to being the electric utility director of Roseville, Calif., but Daniel Beans has made the transition with grace. Even Beans sees the irony in a move his parents … Continue reading →
Walnut Grove, Minn., is a storied community
Located in the southwest corner of Redwood County, Minn., Walnut Grove may be home to 900 residents, but it is synonymous with a family that lived in the area over 150 years ago: the family of pioneer author Laura Ingalls … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Where the best budgeters live
Learning how to budget helps individuals and families avoid financial surprises. A budget ensures that critical needs are met, and they can also turn larger financial goals into reality. A recent WalletHub survey found that 74% of Americans cite rising … Continue reading →
Idaho overpass significantly decreases wildlife-vehicle collisions
Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →
Decades-long revitalization breathes new life into old mill city
Nestled on the border with Rhode Island, an hour’s drive from the state capital of Boston, Mass., Fall River is a mill town from a bygone era. Possibly most infamous as the home of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her … Continue reading →
Why Tableted Chlorine is Ideal for Remote Booster Stations and Wells
Analyzing municipal chlorination alternatives for efficacy, safety and simplicity By J. Gary Miller, Senior Account Executive, Westlake Water Solutions Municipalities are discovering tableted chlorination at remote well sites, booster stations and elevated storage tanks as a solution for maintaining proper … Continue reading →
Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule
New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →
Wichita bicycle plan takes shape
Wichita, Kan., has long been a city with potential for great bicycling opportunities. The city on the Plains has a population of more than 395,000. The Greater Wichita Region contains a population of over 790,000 and is expected to grow … Continue reading →
Water Vision plan helps Folsom, Calif., identify future drinking water sources
While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →
