Madison's Everyday Engineering

Mowing Stormwater Land

We love native plants and lush areas for our pollinators here at the City of Madison, however, what we don’t like is confusion about the maintenance of that land… specifically stormwater land. City…

Please, Just Don’t Do it: Illicit Dumping

Concrete and paint—two things, among many, that should not go down the storm drain. However, unfortunately they do. It’s not only residents who are responsible for illicit dumping, but people you…

Summer Means Construction Season: Paul Lauby

Did you know, the City has staff out at construction sites making sure contractors are following the rules and that you're safe?

There’s More To Traveling Than You Think: Transportation Demand Management

Madison Lakes Are Pretty...

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…

20 Is Plenty

You have likely heard of Vision Zero in the last few years here at the City of Madison, and chances are, you’ve likely driven on roads that have a changed speed limit, a much slower speed limit. City…

Drink up! The Water Wagon is here!

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…

Federal Funding Boosts Stormwater Design in the City with BRIC award

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…

Not Just Pretty, Ponds Have Purpose!

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…

Not a Baaaad Idea: City uses goats to care for green spaces

The City of Madison’s approach to invasive species has changed over the years, but this one you probably didn’t see coming: Goats—yes, fuzzy white, black and tan goats all there to help with tackling…

Salamanders, Herptiles, Frogs: New Approach To Dredging

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, it’s not just mud or sediment at the…

Do you Dig It? Check out the Conservation Trainee Program!

If you’re 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…

Salamanders, Herptiles, Frogs: New Approach To Dredging

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, it’s not just mud or sediment at the…

One Foot In the Door, A Career with #TeamCity

Getting your foot in the door at the City of Madison can look different for so many people, with different backgrounds, apprenticeships, hourly positions, seasonal positions, part time positions,…

Beautiful, Budding Bee Knowledge with City Pollinator Experts

Little did you know, in the City of Madison Engineering Division, we have pollinator specialists. Our team focuses on best practices, and also is part of a state-wide group Bumble Bee Brigade. City…

Public Art through Percent for Art, City of Madison Sets an Art Standard and Commitment

You may see color and culture across the City of Madison, but the Public Art Program has so many layers that help bring beautiful art to life on public structures and in the community. The Percent…

Do you Dig It? Check out the Conservation Trainee Program!

If you’re 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…

Future of Public Transit in the City of Madison

Public transit is part of a growing conversation in the City of Madison, Wis. You may even be listening to this podcast episode on your way riding on the bus! Whether you use public transit—or join…

Running on Wisconsin Soybeans, Tires and More!

What in the world would soybeans have anything to do with the City of Madison Fleet Services? Way more than you probably know! City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Officer Hannah…

A ‘MITE’ Idea: New Way To Get Into the Infrastructure Industry

There’s a need, and we’re filling it with concrete…. Literally. City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Officer Hannah Mohelnitzky hosts City of Madison Engineering Division…