It’s the clean water you first brush your teeth with in the morning, the bridge you cross traveling to work, the park bench in the downtown square you enjoy your lunch on, the electricity that powers almost everything you use today.

Our infrastructure is based on all things that connect us—from the safe roads we drive on to the green spaces we enjoy and water supply that keeps us healthy. Each year, this week in May is dedicated to saluting those that support the quality of life in our villages, towns and cities. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored this week; this year hundreds of public works agencies are celebrating the planning, building, managing and operating of their communities.

MSA is honored to work with public works professionals across the Midwest and throughout North America to positively impact the lives of others. Without them, we wouldn’t be creating the beautiful parks, trails and boat launches — or building a healthy environment with safe drinking water.

This week and all year long, we proudly salute and thank all the public works professionals who work tirelessly to strengthen our communities!