Best Whatcom County Public Works Podcasts (2025)

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Season 3, Episode 5: National Public Works Week and Summer Road Maintenance 16:24

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16d ago16:24

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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)…

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Season 3, Episode 4: Chatting with Deputy Executive Aly Pennucci 18:01

2M ago18:01

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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.…

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Season 3, Episode 3: Learn More About Water Adjudication 22:25

3M ago22:25

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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)By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 3, Episode 2: Ferry Crew Safety & Training 20:54

4M ago20:54

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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!By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 3, Episode 1: Interview with Director Elizabeth Kosa 18:52

5M ago18:52

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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)By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 13: Winter Road Maintenance 16:47

6M ago16:47

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 12: Councilmembers Buchanan, Scanlon, and Stremler 27:11

7M ago27:11

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Whatcom County Councilmembers Barry Buchanan, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler join the podcast to discuss public works issues, both present and future.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 11: Division of Emergency Management Deputy Director Matt Klein 18:11

8M ago18:11

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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)…

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Season 2, Episode 10: Public Works Assistant Director Laura Frolich 17:11

9M ago17:11

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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)By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 9: Summer Road Maintenance 18:44

10M ago18:44

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Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen will join the podcast to discuss road maintenance activities drivers experience each summer.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 8: All About Roundabouts 26:58

11M ago26:58

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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?By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 7: County Engineer Doug Ranney 15:42

12M ago15:42

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 6: N. Lake Samish Bridge Project & Bridge Program 14:41

1y ago14:41

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 5: Noxious Weeds Program 20:20

1y ago20:20

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 4: Salmon Recovery & Fish Passage Program 17:53

1y ago17:53

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 3: Natural Resources Program 27:15

1y ago27:15

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Erika Douglas, Environmental Programs Manager from our Natural Resources Division, joins Roland & Mandy to discuss water quality.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 2: Flood construction projects 14:46

1+ y ago14:46

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 2, Episode 1: An interview with Public Works Director, Elizabeth Kosa 17:36

1+ y ago17:36

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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.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 1, Episode 5: Winter driving safety 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

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Join hosts Roland & Mandy for tips on fall & winter driving, including how little water it takes to create a dangerous road situation!By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 1, Episode 4: An interview with Gina Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance & Operations 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

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Roland & Mandy interviewed Assistant Superintendent Gina Miller of our Maintenance & Operations division. Gina gives an overview of the work of M&O and some of the barriers they face to getting it done.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 1, Episode 3: Projects in Birch Bay 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

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Roland & Mandy discuss projects in and around the Birch Bay community, including Birch Bay Drive, Jackson Road Bridge, California Creek, and Cottonwood Drive.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 1, Episode 2: Road construction detours in Whatcom County 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

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In this episode, hosts Roland & Mandy discuss the various road detours experienced around Whatcom County this summer and preview what to expect over the next few years.By Whatcom County Public Works

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Season 1, Episode 1: Welcome to our new podcast! 11:33

2y ago11:33

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Welcome to the first episode of the Whatcom County Public Works Podcast. Join your hosts, Roland & Mandy, for a preview of what we hope to accomplish with this new (to us) communication tool.By mfeutz