What does it actually take to keep a city running?

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Trevor Mork, Director of Public Works for the City of Havre, to talk about the infrastructure most of us rarely think about-until something goes wrong.

From drinking water and sanitary sewer systems to stormwater, flood control, streets, sidewalks, snow removal, and solid waste, Public Works touches nearly every part of daily life in Havre. Trevor gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing the city, the importance of planning for infrastructure that will last for generations, and why sometimes fixing what’s underneath the road has to come before paving the road itself.

We also talk about aging infrastructure, water security, funding challenges, major projects around Havre, and the difficult decisions communities have to make when there is never enough money to do everything at once.

And Trevor shares a few of his “if I won the lottery” ideas for Havre—including some pretty ambitious plans for historic buildings, the grain elevator, and a Great Plains museum.

Most importantly, Trevor reminds us that the city belongs to all of us. Residents have a role to play-not just in raising concerns, but in understanding the challenges and being part of the solutions.

So the next time you drive down a smooth road, turn on your faucet, or watch the snow disappear from your street, remember: there’s a whole lot happening underneath it.

🎙️ Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development exploring the people, places, projects, and stories shaping north central Montana.