Whatcom County Public Works Podcast
Podcast highlighting the work of Whatcom County Public Works in Whatcom County, WA
Episodes
Roland and Mandy are joined by County Engineer Doug Ranney to discuss summer construction projects. Listen to learn more about how cash flow is affecting projects, as well as which ones are moving forward this summer. (Read Episode 6 transcript)
Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen join the podcast to discuss road maintenance work drivers experience each summer. We'll also touch on National Public Works Week and a cool partnership that they've developed with Ferndale High School. (Read the episode transcript)
Worried about how federal funding cuts might affect our local projects? Roland and Mandy are joined by Whatcom County's new Deputy Executive Aly Pennucci to learn more about what the County is doing to prepare. Aly will also share her background, the role of the Deputy Executive, and what she's learned about the duties of Public Works.
Public Works Natural Resources Manager Gary Stoyka and Outreach Specialist Becky Snijder van Wissenkerke join the podcast to discuss the WRIA1 water adjudication process and the tools that Public Works has set up to help the water users involved. (Read the episode transcript)
Roland and Mandy speak with the Whatcom Chief's Senior Master, Gary Poole, and Public Works Safety & Training Coordinator, Gabel Bredy, about the safety and training measures for the crew of the Whatcom Chief. Listen to learn more about their recent state-wide safety award!
Roland & Mandy interview Whatcom County Public Works Director Elizabeth Kosa. Elizabeth shares an overview of our 2024 accomplishments and some big projects Whatcom County can expect in 2025. (Read the episode transcript)
Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen join the podcast to discuss our winter road maintenance work and set expectations for the coming season.
Whatcom County Councilmembers Barry Buchanan, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler join the podcast to discuss public works issues, both present and future.
The new deputy director of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Matt Klein, joins the podcast to discuss division responsibilities. Learn more about how our two entities work together, as well as DEM's role in emergent and non-emergent times. (Read the episode transcript)
Public Works' new assistant director, Laura Froluch, joins Roland & Mandy to discuss her background, her goals for the position, and the department budget. (Read the episode transcript)
Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen will join the podcast to discuss road maintenance activities drivers experience each summer.
Whatcom County Public Works Engineering Manager Josh Cihak joins Roland and Mandy to share more about these often misunderstood traffic features. Did you know there's even a rock song written about them?
Whatcom County Engineer Doug Ranney joins podcast hosts Roland and Mandy to talk about the role and work of the Whatcom County Public Works engineering team.
Hosts Roland & Mandy chat with Bridge & Hydraulic Engineering Manager James Lee about the N. Lake Samish Bridge Project. James also shares more about upcoming bridge projects and the Whatcom County Bridge Program as a whole.
Listen as hosts Roland and Mandy are joined by the staff of our Noxious Weed Program to discuss all things weeds. Laurel & Cevan share tips for identification, prevention, remediation, and the tools you can borrow to free your yard from weeds.
Podcast hosts Roland and Mandy are joined by Senior Salmon Recovery Planner John Thompson and Engineering Supervisor Ben Floyd to talk about the new fish passage program at Whatcom County Public Works.
Erika Douglas, Environmental Programs Manager from our Natural Resources Division, joins Roland & Mandy to discuss water quality.
Roland and Mandy interview Whatcom County Public Works River & Flood Engineering Supervisor Christina Schoenfelder about flood construction projects. Christina shares how they are prioritized and gives an overview of recent projects.
Roland and Mandy interview Whatcom County Public Works Director Elizabeth Kosa. Elizabeth shares her background, how she came to the position in March 2023, and provides an overview of some of the big projects Whatcom County can expect in 2024.
Join hosts Roland & Mandy for tips on fall & winter driving, including how little water it takes to create a dangerous road situation!
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