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Fort Worth updates regulations to expand flooding protections, streamline permitting

Updated regulations will help mitigate public and private losses due to flood conditions in areas that aren’t protected by FEMA

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$100 million in grants available for wildlife crossing projects nationwide

Funds come from Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which supports projects that protect wildlife from being struck by vehicles

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University of North Texas selects lone presidential finalist

The University of North Texas (UNT) Board of Regents has chosen Harrison Keller, Ph.D., as the lone finalist to be the 17th president of UNT. The announcement followed a nationwide search to lead Texas’ third-largest higher education institution. Dr. Keller will replace

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Bloomington, Minnesota, hires community development director

Minnesota – The city of Bloomington has hired Kim Berggren as community development director. She brings 17 years of experience working with Brooklyn Park, with the last 10 as director of community development.

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Port of Seattle names director of external relations

Washington – The port of Seattle has promoted Chris Guizlo to director of external relations, communications and marketing. Guizlo has been a part of the port authority since 2022. Before joining the port, he worked as vice president of a public relations and communications firm.

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DOI, USDA outline wildfire priorities to address, mitigate fire risk

Agencies will incorporate a National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy to provide a uniform approach to wildfire response and risk mitigation efforts

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‘In order to go fast, you have to go slow,’ NASA officer says

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Andres Martinez, Advanced Exploration Systems Small Satellites Executive Program Officer at NASA.

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Atlanta reconnecting southside with 31-mile trail network

Plans include building trails and investing in greenspace to reduce air and noise pollution, heat island impacts and flooding

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Santa Barbara, California, city administrator begins role

California – Kelly McAdoo has officially begun her role as city administrator for the city of Santa Barbara. She previously worked with the city of Hayward for more than 13 years, serving as assistant city manager, city manager and chief executive officer. She brings 25

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Maui County swears in finance director

Hawai’i – Marcy Martin has been sworn in as County of Maui Acting Director of Finance. Martin has nearly 25 years of experience in the Finance Department’s Real Property Assessment Division, where she started as a valuation analyst in 1995.

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