Whatcom County Public Works Podcast

Whatcom County Public Works

Podcast highlighting the work of Whatcom County Public Works in Whatcom County, WA

  1. JUL 18

    Season 3, Episode 8: Pet Waste Outreach & Water Quality

    This episode of the Whatcom County Public Works Podcast features staff from our Stormwater and our Pollution, Identification, and Correction Program (PIC) to discuss how pet waste affects water quality. Listen to learn more about our Scoop It, Bag It, Trash It campaign and the summer outreach we're doing to update pet owners.

    22 min

  2. JUL 10

    Season 3, Episode 7: Health of the Road & Flood Funds

    Season 3 of the Public Works Podcast continues with more info on the department's financial health. Hosts Roland and Mandy are joined by Public Works Director Elizabeth Kosa, River & Flood Manager Julie Anderson, and Natural Resources Manager Gary Stoyka to discuss the status of the Road Fund and the Flood Fund. Listen to learn more about where the money comes from, how cash flow affects the work we do, and the solutions we're proposing to help restore healthy fund balances.

    20 min

  3. JUN 18

    Season 3, Episode 6: County Engineer Doug Ranney Shares Summer Construction Updates

    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)

    14 min

  4. MAY 21

    Season 3, Episode 5: National Public Works Week and Summer Road Maintenance

    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)

    16 min

  5. APR 4

    Season 3, Episode 4: Chatting with Deputy Executive Aly Pennucci

    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.

    18 min

  6. FEB 21

    Season 3, Episode 3: Learn More About Water Adjudication

    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)

    22 min

  7. FEB 5

    Season 3, Episode 2: Ferry Crew Safety & Training

    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!

    21 min

  8. JAN 11

    Season 3, Episode 1: Interview with Director Elizabeth Kosa

    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)

    19 min
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