http://www.pwmag.com/roadways/grounds-parks-roadside-maintenance/urban-forestry.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1111502552http://www.pwmag.com/stormwater-management/the-quest-to-be-water-wise.aspx?rssLink=The+quest+to+be+%e2%80%98water+wise%e2%80%99 <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/stormwater-management/the-quest-to-be-water-wise.aspx?rssLink=The+quest+to+be+%e2%80%98water+wise%e2%80%99 > <img src=/Images/tmp41%2Etmp_tcm111-1535464.jpg width=90 height=71 alt=PW120601072L1.jpg(90) title=PW120601072L1.jpg(90) /></a> A dozen cities earn bragging rights in a national water conservation challenge.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:46:39 EST Stormwater ManagementWater ConservationRainwater CatchmentUrban Forestryhttp://www.pwmag.com/government-projects/-the-best-idea-i-ever-had----.aspx?rssLink=%e2%80%98The+best+idea+I+ever+had...%e2%80%99 <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/government-projects/-the-best-idea-i-ever-had----.aspx?rssLink=%e2%80%98The+best+idea+I+ever+had...%e2%80%99 > <img src=/Images/tmpFB%2Etmp_tcm111-1356174.jpg width=90 height=89 alt=PW110901058L1.jpg(90) title=PW110901058L1.jpg(90) /></a> Innovations of the American Public Works Association's Top Ten Leaders of 2011Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:30:52 EST Government ProjectsStormwater ManagementEntertainment ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsDe-Icing and Anti-IcingSnow and Ice ControlTraffic ControlTransportation SafetyUrban ForestryDrainageLocal Marketshttp://www.pwmag.com/development/low-cost-asset-mapping-application.aspx?rssLink=Low-cost+asset-mapping+application <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/development/low-cost-asset-mapping-application.aspx?rssLink=Low-cost+asset-mapping+application > <img src=/Images/tmpE4%2Etmp_tcm111-1356016.jpg width=90 height=70 alt=PW110901016bL1.jpg(90) title=PW110901016bL1.jpg(90) /></a> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:32:06 EST DevelopmentGISUrban ForestryCommunity Servicehttp://www.pwmag.com/retail-projects/nashville-creates-tennessee-s-first--green--street.aspx?rssLink=Nashville+creates+Tennessee%27s+first+%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99+street <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/retail-projects/nashville-creates-tennessee-s-first--green--street.aspx?rssLink=Nashville+creates+Tennessee%27s+first+%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99+street > <img src=/Images/tmp1258%2Etmp_tcm111-1354015.jpg width=90 height=54 alt=PW110401046L1.jpg(90) title=PW110401046L1.jpg(90) /></a> Low-impact design diverts 1.2 million gallons of runoff annually from the Cumberland River.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:59:04 EST Retail ProjectsSidewalks and WalkwaysUrban DevelopmentZoningRecycled ConcreteDrainageRight of WayUnderground ConstructionUrban ForestryStreetlightinghttp://www.pwmag.com/solid-waste/fish-and-chips.aspx?rssLink=Fish+and+chips <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/solid-waste/fish-and-chips.aspx?rssLink=Fish+and+chips > <img src=/Images/tmp11D0%2Etmp_tcm111-1353308.jpg width=90 height=63 alt=PW110201056L1.jpg(90) title=PW110201056L1.jpg(90) /></a> From providing shelter for aquatic wildlife to mulching local landscape, agencies keep old Christmas trees out of landfills and give them new life.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:22:23 EST Solid WasteLandfillsUrban ForestryBuildings and Facilitieshttp://www.pwmag.com/urban-development/kudos.aspx?rssLink=KudosSat, 22 Sep 2012 02:30:44 EST Urban DevelopmentUrban ForestryInfrastructure Projectshttp://www.pwmag.com/associations/he-who-plants-a-tree-enhances-surface-water-management.aspx?rssLink=He+who+plants+a+tree+enhances+surface+water+managementTwo Washington cities fund tree programs with stormwater fees.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:47:56 EST AssociationsUrban ForestryFunding and User FeesErosion ControlBleedingStormwater ManagementConstruction ManagementManagementUrban DevelopmentWaterhttp://www.pwmag.com/associations/protect-your-street-trees.aspx?rssLink=Protect+your+street+treesA few tips to avoid damaging trees while performing sidewalk or road maintenance.Fri, 7 Sep 2012 04:20:04 EST AssociationsUrban ForestryTraffic ControlBudgetinghttp://www.pwmag.com/associations/storm-index-predicts-ice-damage.aspx?rssLink=Storm+index+predicts+ice+damageOklahoma agencies categorize winter events like tornadoes or hurricanes.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:52:48 EST AssociationsDe-Icing and Anti-IcingSnow and Ice ControlUrban ForestryAggregateshttp://www.pwmag.com/return-on-investment/how-green-is-your-valley-.aspx?rssLink=How+green+is+your+valley%3f <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/return-on-investment/how-green-is-your-valley-.aspx?rssLink=How+green+is+your+valley%3f > <img src=/Images/tmpB2B%2Etmp_tcm111-1346249.jpg width=90 height=29 alt=PW100601009L1.jpg(90) title=PW100601009L1.jpg(90) /></a> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 05:07:35 EST Return on InvestmentUrban ForestryAccountinghttp://www.pwmag.com/administration/june-2010.aspx?rssLink=June+2010 <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/administration/june-2010.aspx?rssLink=June+2010 > <img src=/Images/tmpB29%2Etmp_tcm111-1346238.jpg width=90 height=67 alt=0210_PW_io-bio2.jpg(90) title=0210_PW_io-bio2.jpg(90) /></a> Click here for a tree guide, more on reverse auctions, cost-cutting ideas and additional content from this month's issue!Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:13:40 EST AdministrationComputersPost-Occupancy PerformanceUniversal DesignGrounds, Parks and Roadside MaintenancePumpsStreetlightingUrban ForestryBudgetingErosion Controlhttp://www.pwmag.com/funding-and-user-fees/a-sure-bet.aspx?rssLink=A+sure+bet <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/funding-and-user-fees/a-sure-bet.aspx?rssLink=A+sure+bet > <img src=/Images/ENTRY_Circle_tcm111-1559700.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=A sure bet HERO(90) title=A sure bet HERO(90) /></a> Land swapping and Build America Bonds bring new life to Old Las Vegas.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:16:56 EST Funding and User FeesGrounds, Parks and Roadside MaintenanceUrban ForestryTransportation SafetyBudgetinghttp://www.pwmag.com/infrastructure-projects/january-2010-web-extras.aspx?rssLink=January+2010+Web+Extras <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/infrastructure-projects/january-2010-web-extras.aspx?rssLink=January+2010+Web+Extras > <img src=/Images/tmpA1A%2Etmp_tcm111-1344043.jpg width=90 height=120 alt=Adam-O%27Day-after-shot.jpg(90) title=Adam-O%27Day-after-shot.jpg(90) /></a> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:40:35 EST Infrastructure ProjectsUrban DevelopmentInternetFunding and User FeesGrantsLandfillsTransportation SafetyUrban ForestryTraffic ControlArts and Culturehttp://www.pwmag.com/administration/on-the-offensive.aspx?rssLink=On+the+OffensiveWisconsin communities prepare for an invasion of emerald ash borer.Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:20:48 EST AdministrationUrban ForestryAsset ManagementWoodhttp://www.pwmag.com/maintenance/pm-worth-its-weight-in-gold.aspx?rssLink=PM+worth+its+weight+in+gold <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/maintenance/pm-worth-its-weight-in-gold.aspx?rssLink=PM+worth+its+weight+in+gold > <img src=/Images/tmpD83%2Etmp_tcm111-1349765.jpg width=90 height=63 alt=PW070301047L1.jpg(90) title=PW070301047L1.jpg(90) /></a> 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.Wed, 5 Sep 2012 06:55:31 EST MaintenanceBusinessTransportation SafetyTraffic ControlUrban ForestryAsset Managementhttp://www.pwmag.com/urban-development/making-urban-forestry-thrive.aspx?rssLink=Making+urban+forestry+thrive <a href=http://www.pwmag.com/urban-development/making-urban-forestry-thrive.aspx?rssLink=Making+urban+forestry+thrive > <img src=/Images/tmpBA0%2Etmp_tcm111-1346948.jpg width=90 height=56 alt=PW060415083L2.jpg(90) title=PW060415083L2.jpg(90) /></a> Given the financial impacts, safety concerns are typically the strongest selling point for an urban forestry program. But there are other reasons.Wed, 5 Sep 2012 04:56:43 EST Urban DevelopmentUrban ForestryWood