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PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: MAY 17-23, 2026 APWA
HOW TO: National Public Works Week

Every year National Public Works contributions—like maintaining water
Week gets bigger and better. The number and sewer systems—are sometimes
of participating municipalities continues hidden from view. Together, these
to grow, which means the number of efforts form the foundation of thriving
citizens who are exposed to the value communities, reminding us that every
of Public Works grows. At APWA one project, seen or unseen, powers the
of our main goals is to educate the connection between service and the
public about the value and necessities of people it supports.
Public Works projects throughout North SAMPLE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
America, as well as internationally, and
Public Works professionals like you are Proclamation – Ask elected officials to
our best ambassadors. make a proclamation for National Public
Since 1960, APWA has sponsored Works Week. Write a brief cover letter
National Public Works Week. Across and enclose a draft of the proclamation
North America, our more than 32,000 (can be found on the APWA website).
members in the US and Canada use this Request a time to photograph the official
week to energize and educate the public presenting the proclamation to the
on the importance of Public Works to designated Public Works representative
their daily lives: planning, building, during a scheduled Public Works event
managing and operating at the heart or a meeting.
of their local communities to improve Environmental Campaign – Develop
everyday quality of life. a week of activities to improve the
This year’s theme “Rooted in Service,
Powered by Community” acknowledges community’s environment. Show the or free, safe disposal of oversized items
and household hazardous wastes.
many ways Public Works departments
that the roots of service run deep in contribute to your community’s
Public Works. It’s what has propelled environmental health. Invite garden Public Works Exhibit – Create an exhibit
Public Works innovations that have clubs, civic groups, historic preservation to spotlight your recent successes and
helped our communities evolve into societies, schools, and scouting councils emphasize how they benefit all citizens.
places where people can lead lives of to join you in an environmental project Arrange to display your exhibit at libraries,
purpose and possibility. Some work— or suggest a project of their own. community centers and shopping malls.
like building roads and bridges—is Organize a tree-planting ceremony, You may be able to take advantage of
highly visible, while other Public Works a captive audience by exhibiting at a
recycling drive, public grounds clean-up

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