A dozen cities earn bragging rights in a national water conservation challenge.
Innovations of the American Public Works Association's Top Ten Leaders of 2011
Low-impact design diverts 1.2 million gallons of runoff annually from the Cumberland River.
From providing shelter for aquatic wildlife to mulching local landscape, agencies keep old Christmas trees out of landfills and give them new life.
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Two Washington cities fund tree programs with stormwater fees.
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A few tips to avoid damaging trees while performing sidewalk or road maintenance.
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Oklahoma agencies categorize winter events like tornadoes or hurricanes.
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Land swapping and Build America Bonds bring new life to Old Las Vegas.
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Wisconsin communities prepare for an invasion of emerald ash borer.
It's cheaper to avert repairs than wait until they're necessary. By implementing a preventive maintenance plan, two very different departments reduced traffic signal failures and lowered life-cycle cost.
Given the financial impacts, safety concerns are typically the strongest selling point for an urban forestry program. But there are other reasons.