Madison's Everyday Engineering

Madison's Everyday Engineering


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Madison Lakes Are Pretty...
October 07, 2024

The lakes in the City of Madison are the center of so many activities in both summer and winter. These lakes include: Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. They also are the center of conversation when the lake water turns greener and isn’t so pr

20 Is Plenty
September 04, 2024

You have likely heard of Vision Zero in the last few years here at the City of Madison, and chances are, youve likely driven on roads that have a changed speed limit, a much slower speed limit. City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Offi

Drink up! The Water Wagon is here!
January 08, 2024

It's bright green, with big pink letters on the outside reading "Have a Drink on Us," a drink of water of course. City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Officer Hannah Mohelnitzky hosts Madison Water Utility's Marcus Pearson to talk about

Federal Funding Boosts Stormwater Design in the City with BRIC award
January 08, 2024

Extreme weather continues to challenge our environment, and that includes major flooding events. However, the City received major funding to help a project in the middle of one of the hardest hit spots of the 2018 flood. The Federal Emergency Management A

Not Just Pretty, Ponds Have Purpose!
January 08, 2024

You've seen them plenty of times, and often you've likely noticed how pretty they are, but ponds serve an important purpose in the City of Madison. In this podcast episode, you may learn about ponds things you may not have known before, including what the

Not a Baaaad Idea: City uses goats to care for green spaces
January 08, 2024

The City of Madisons approach to invasive species has changed over the years, but this one you probably didnt see coming: Goatsyes, fuzzy white, black and tan goats all there to help with tackling invasive species on the Citys land. City of Madison En

Salamanders, Herptiles, Frogs: New Approach To Dredging
December 08, 2023

Dredging is a standard practice for stormwater projects, scooping out the mud, weeds and sediment from the bottom of the space to help with water flow. However, its not just mud or sediment at the bottom of ponds in our area, there are likely herptiles a

Do you Dig It? Check out the Conservation Trainee Program!
December 08, 2023

If youre a person who loves the outdoors, digging, planting and being outside, imagine being paid to enjoy nature and improve greenspaces, it could be the best first step toward making a career in nature! The Conservation Trainee Program is a part of the

Salamanders, Herptiles, Frogs: New Approach To Dredging
December 08, 2023

Dredging is a standard practice for stormwater projects, scooping out the mud, weeds and sediment from the bottom of the space to help with water flow. However, its not just mud or sediment at the bottom of ponds in our area, there are likely herptiles a