Containment

The government of Manitoba has announced plans to commit $20 million over the next decade to help fuel the green products sector. A key focus will be on the utilization of natural materials, such as those typically used in erosion control blanket and hydromulch components. In fact, Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement at the Riverton, Manitoba headquarters of ErosionControlBlanket.com. CEO Mark Myrowich, who also heads Verdyol Biotic Earth, gave Premier Selinger a tour of the facility. Approximately $4 million was announced for funding to be committed this year. Learn more here.;

Mining operations in New Zealand are underbonded, many are complaining. Opponents of mining activities are even citing the low bonding issues as evidence of poor enviornmental controls. One project that has been cited is the Newmont Waihi Gold's final bond on the Martha open pit mine. It was capped at $10 million. Watchdogs contend it should have been $100 million, and if it had been it would have had more stringent controls such as geosynthetic liners on the tailings dam. It only has clay. Any environmental damage to the site greater than $10 million will have to be paid for by New Zealand government agencies. Learn more here.;

Debate over a Weyerhaeuser landfill proposal in Washington state exemplifies the huge gap in landfill technology understanding between the industry and the public. One public opponent has contended he's pushed a Bic pen through a landfill liner. Not only would one not be allowed to do this on a site, but it would not be possible given the heavy-duty geomembrane used in modern lining systems. Objection is fine; but accuracy and facts are better. Learn more here.;

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., will join state officials in a trip to the Netherlands next month to learn from the Dutch experience of incorporating environmental protection in flood-mitigation efforts. The officials will visit the country's flood-protection projects, considered the largest and most advanced in the world. Learn more here.;

Founded in 1988 to provide Canada with technical resources for geosynthetics, CTT Group’s Geosynthetics Division, known as SAGEOS, offers innovative R&D services, reliable laboratory testing and independent expertise to manufacturers, engineers and contractors seeking technical answers and solutions for projects that involve geosynthetics. After two decades of continuous growth and thousands of satisfied clients, SAGEOS proudly serves hundreds of customers every year. With about $5 million in cutting edge laboratory equipment spread over 20,000 square feet of laboratory space, and a network of specialized partners, we offer world class, multilingual services in all areas of the world. Learn more about the many tests offered by SAGEOS in support of the geosynthetics field (PDF). Learn more here.;

"Geotextile Tubes: Coastal, Structural and Dewatering Design and Applications" will be held on the University of Delaware Campus 3-5 October 2011. This training opportunity presents the theory behind the use of geotextile tubes in both structural and dewatering applications, along with the latest developments in the industry and applications. An introduction to to GeoCoPS design software is included. Instructors: Dov Leshchinsky and Doug Gaffney. Up to 1.8 CEUs or 18 PDHs may be awarded for full participation. Learn more here.;

E&A Ltd have announced that its subsidiary Fabtech SA Pty Ltd has formed a strategic alliance with Layfield Geosynthetics & Industrial Fabrics Ltd. The production and distribution agreement focuses on geosynthetic lining solutinos for applications such as water conservation, floating covers, and storage dams. From Business Spectator. Learn more here.;

In a new book, stormwater compliance expert Jennifer Hildebrand shares her experience from the field and offers advice on how to evaluate design issues, avoid mistakes, determine best management practices, and anticipate and respond to challenges in stormwater management. Here, she tells us a bit more about the new book, "Straight Talk: Strategies for Environmental Compliance."

When the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference convenes in Cape Town, South Africa 8 – 11 February 2016, geosynthetics manufacturer and engineering services provider HUESKER will be on...

La settima edizione di RemTech Expo 2013 (www.remtechexpo.com), il Salone più specializzato in Italia sulle bonifiche dei siti contaminati e la riqualificazione del territorio, sarà inaugurata dal Ministro dell’Ambiente...

According to JEC Group, nonwoven geotextiles are expected to be in great demand in India as nearly 10,000 km of coastal roads are planned. Also, significant waterway connection projects are planned for India, which may require or benefit greatly from other geosynthetic stabilization and containment technologies. Learn more here.;

Precision Geosynthetic Laboratories International (PGLI) has added new services to their Thermal Analysis Capabilities. A new department has been added for Differential Scanning Calorimetry that will be full service DSC. In addition to the normal DSC methods Modulated and High Pressure DSC have been added. Differential Scanning Calorimetry is a thermoanalatycal technique that measure a difference of heat flow observed between a sample and a reference as a function of temperature. The main advantage of DSC is studying the transition of the material such as melting, crystallization or glass transition temperature. Learn more.

It's not too often that major media take up aquaculture issues. But MSNBC is finally getting in on the act with a piece about growing population and how aquaculture's importance will only get stronger. Learn more here.;

The Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) has announced a second keynote speaker: Håkan Rylander, CEO of the South Scania Waste Company, Sweden (part of SYSAV). Read more about Mr. Rylander and the first keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Walsh of Chicago Climate Exchange.

The International Erosion Control Association's membership voted to re-elect Philip Handley, REM, CPESC, CESSWI, to the 2012 Board of Directors. Joining Handley to the 2012 Board of Directors is former board member and President Ron Faucher, CPESC, and new board member Gustavo Salerno, PE, CPESC. Faucher and Salerno will begin their terms on the Board of Directors in February alongside fellow members Beth Chesson, Julie Etra, Philip Handley, Sandy Mathews, Brock Peters, Charles Riling, Jr. and Tom Williams. Read more in the release.

Geosynthetica is proud to announce two new media partnerships with conferences: CanBuild09 and Geosynthetics Middle East 2009. The Canadian Brownfield Urban and Industrial Land Development conference (CanBUILD) 2009 takes place in April in Toronto. SKZ's Geosynthetics Middle East 2009 is the 2nd installment in this international series and will take place in November in Dubai. Read more about these events and download the brochures and/or call for papers here.

On March 11, HUESKER will move its North American and Central American operations into a brand new headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new physical address will be: 3701...

The cost of reducing pollution in the waters around Seattle will top $500 million over the next 15 years, local officials say. About 15 major construction projects will be needed to prevent storm water from entering the municipal system and to increase treatment-plant capacity, which officials say will be necessary to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act. Learn more here.;

TRI Environmental and TRI Australasia will hold the next CQA Week Training events 18-21 March 2013 in Perth, Western Australia at the offices of Engineers Australia. Key education focuses on Construction QA/QC for Geosynthetic Installations and Compacted Clay Liner and GCL Installation, Liner Integrity Survey/Assessment Training, and an opportunity to sit for the Geosynthetic Institute's Inspector Certification Program exam.

A dispute between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Washington State over who should manage the Bainbridge Island Superfund site has resulted in $3 million needing to be returned to the federal government. A deal on maintenance and long-term management could not be reached, thus forfeiting some of the money allotted in a recent stimulus package. Learn more here.;

A US House of Representatives panel has signed off on a bill allocating $882 million for a public-works project intended to overhaul the Trinity River waterfront in downtown Dallas. The cash -- almost double the amount originally set aside for the improvements -- would be used to raise levees, implement new erosion-control measures, and build or rehabilitate several pump stations. Learn more here.;

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One has launched its Mentorship Program as a new membership benefit. The IECA Mentorship Program is a way for established members and students or new members to connect with one another and form partnerships of mutual learning as mentors and mentees. This program intends to provide a database of members, who have volunteered to serve as a mentor, to other members.

A storage system was required to retain 91 cubic metres of stormwater runoff for a parking lot. Due to space restrictions at this Mount Albert, Ontario site, a stormwater management pond was not feasible. The solution? A total of 73 Triton S-29 chambers were supplied by Terrafix and installed in less than a day with overall installation (excavation, stone placement, chamber installation, backfilling) taking less than a week to complete. Learn more here.;

ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has announced a work item, WK29211, "Standard Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics." It is a work item revision to existing standard D5199-01(2006). The posted rationale behind the work item is "to bring the Terminlogy Section in line with the Form amd Style Manual." Learn more here.;

Seats are booking fast for the 3rd International Geosynthetics Middle East 2010. Looking at the current bookings so far, this event will be the largest conference on Geosynthetics in the Middle East organised by SKZ Germany. Under the patronage of Abu Dhabi Municipality, the event is taking place from 9-10 November 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE and will provide a highly attractive platform for international geotechnical and environmental specialists to exchange their knowledge and experience on geosynthetic related topics.