Two Geosyntec practitioners will be among the presenters at the In Situ Remedial Technologies Symposium set for April 16 in Saratoga Springs, New York.Geosyntec is a gold sponsor of the event, which will be hosted by the Hudson-Mohawk Professional Geologists' Association (HMPGA) at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway.Regional practitioners will present during the one-day event on topics spanning chemical oxidation, bioremediation, and thermal in situ remediation solutions for sites impacted by a variety…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Practitioners to Present at Barcelona's AquaConSoil 2013
Practitioners from the Geosyntec family of companies will be among the presenters at AquaConSoil 2013, the 12th International UFZ-Deltares Conference on Groundwater Soil Systems and Water Resource Management, set for April 16-19 in Barcelona.The conference represents Europe's largest gathering of environmental management professionals focused on sharing applied knowledge of soil-water systems. More than 1,000 delegates representing research institutes and universities, governmental and consultant organizations, and industry partners are expected to attend.Gary Wealthall, Ph.D., a senior…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Opens New Office in Ontario
Geosyntec is pleased to announce the opening of a new office location in Waterloo, Ontario, effective March 25, 2013. The new address appears below.New Address:Geosyntec Consultants 295 Hagey Blvd., Suite 290 Waterloo, ON N2L 6R5 Main Office: 519-514-2230 FAX: N/A
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec to Join Participants at ABA Spring Conference March 21-23
Geosyntec's engineers, scientists, and innovators are excited to be among the participants at the 42nd Spring Conference of the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, set for March 21 - 23 in Salt Lake City.Conference panels presented by leading environmental officials, practitioners, and academics will address both core topics and cutting-edge issues related to environmental law. This year's conference will focus on the topic of sustainability, and participants will address sustainable resource…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Analysis of LiDAR Data Helps Massachusetts Officials Plan Coastal Wetland Restoration
An analysis of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) elevation data conducted by water resource engineers at Geosyntec Consultants helps Massachusetts officials determine which areas along the state's coastlines may be suitable for aquatic restoration projects.An extended discussion of these types of projects and the value of new LiDAR data appears in the March 2013 edition of Ebb & Flow, the quarterly newsletter of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration (DER).This…
October 11, 2013
Event Roundup: Geosyntec Events for March 17-23, 2013
American Bar Association 42nd Spring Conference March 21-23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UtahGeosyntec Participants:Associate Paul Brookner (Minneapolis)For More Information:Paul Brookner 612-253-8203 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
October 11, 2013
Derek Tomlinson Among Instructors for Upcoming Courses on LNAPL Science, Technology
Derek Tomlinson, P.E., P.Eng., a senior engineer and hydrogeologist for Geosyntec, is among the instructors for a two-day course, "Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (LNAPL): Science, Management, and Technology," set for April 9-10 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.This event is part of a series offered by the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC). The course is based on ITRC's Technical and Regulatory Guidance document, Evaluating LNAPL Remedial Technologies for Achieving Project Goals (LNAPL-2), and designed to assist…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Opens New Office in Pittsburgh
Geosyntec is pleased to announce the opening of a new office location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, effective March 13, 2013. The new address appears below.New Address:Geosyntec Consultants Penn Center West One, Suite 402 1 Penn Center West Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15276 Main Office: 412-275-8000 FAX: N/A
Marcus Quigley, P.E., D.WRE, CPESC, a principal civil and environmental engineer for Geosyntec based in Massachusetts, will deliver the keynote address at a stormwater best management practices seminar sponsored by The Conservation Foundation in Chicago on March 13.The full-day seminar, "Beyond the Basics 2013: It Takes a Community to Clean Our Stormwater," begins at 8 a.m. at Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center, 6440 Double Eagle Drive in Woodridge, Illinois. Pre-registration is required.Mr. Quigley will…
October 11, 2013
Event Roundup: Geosyntec Events for March 10-16, 2013
The Conservation Foundation Beyond the Basics Seminar: It Takes a Community to Clean Our Stormwater March 13, 2013 Woodridge, IllinoisGeosyntec Participants:Co-Keynote Speaker Principal Marcus Quigley (Brookline) Senior Engineer Mark Willobee (Oak Brook) Senior Engineer Matt Bardol (Oak Brook) Senior Consultant Dennis Dreher (Oak Brook)For More Information:Mark Willobee 630-203-3351 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
October 11, 2013
Eric Suchomel to Present March Webinar Series on Emerging Groundwater Contaminant 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Eric Suchomel, Ph.D., P.E., a senior environmental engineer for Geosyntec based in California, will present two webinars on 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) this month as part of a new topical series on emerging groundwater contaminants.The webinars, "1,2,3-Trichloropropane — Occurrence, Fate, Transport, and Remediation," will be held March 12 and 14 beginning at 1 p.m. Central. Pre-registration is required. Learn more on the Webinars page of the Midwest Geosciences Group, the sponsor of the event.Dr. Suchomel's two-part series…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Practitioners to Present at International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air in San Diego
Practitioners from the Geosyntec family of companies will be among the presenters at the 23rd Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, set for March 18-21, 2013, in San Diego.Presented by the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS), the conference facilitates the exchange of information on technological advances, new scientific achievements, and the effectiveness of standing environmental regulation programs. Attendees exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations during a diverse technical program customized each…
October 11, 2013
Paul Brookner, Eric Tollefsrud to Present on Groundwater Cleanup to Minneapolis Bar Association
Two of Geosyntec's senior practitioners will discuss the complexities of groundwater cleanup during a presentation to the Environmental Law Section of the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) this week in Minneapolis.Paul Brookner, P.G., a senior geologist, and Eric Tollefsrud, P.G., a senior hydrogeologist — both Associates of the firm based in Minnesota — will present "Challenges and Strategies for Groundwater Cleanup: Site Closure or Long-Term Management?" beginning at noon March 6 in the offices of…
October 11, 2013
Michael Bloom Earns Envision Sustainability Professional Credential
Michael Bloom, P.E., CFM, BCEE, a water resources engineer and an Associate of the firm based in Texas, is the first Geosyntec practitioner to earn the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).Mr. Bloom now is trained and certified to use the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System in the planning, design, and construction of civil infrastructure projects that seek to balance their economic, social, and ecological performance. He can…
October 11, 2013
Event Roundup: Geosyntec Events for March 3-9, 2013
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Congress 2013 March 3-6, 2013 San Diego, CaliforniaGeosyntec Participants:Senior Engineer Brian Klapp (Raleigh) Associate Beth Gross (Austin) Associate Steve Fitzwilliam (San Diego) Senior Engineer Jennifer Nevius (San Diego) Engineer Ranjiv Gupta (Austin) Principal Ron Johnson (San Diego) Associate Neven Matasovic (Huntington Beach) Project Engineer Chris Conkle (Huntington Beach) Associate Chris Hunt (Oakland)For More Information:Jennifer Nevius 858-716-2932 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Remediation Technology Summit March 4-6, 2013 Westminster, ColoradoGeosyntec Participants:Principal Evan Cox (Toronto)…
October 11, 2013
Mark Hanna to Present at Los Angeles River Watershed Research Symposium Release Date: 02/26/13
Mark Hanna, Ph.D., P.E., a senior water resources engineer and an Associate of the firm based in California, will present an overview of Geosyntec's efforts to revitalize portions of the Los Angeles River watershed during a symposium set for March 8.The event, "The Restoration and Development Challenges of the Los Angeles River," is sponsored by the Council for Watershed Health and will be held 8 a.m. until noon at CBS Studios, 4024 Radford Avenue in…
October 11, 2013
Tom Fendley Joins Geosyntec Consultants in Georgia
Tom Fendley, P.E., has joined Geosyntec Consultants as a senior practitioner in environmental engineering and an Associate of the firm in Georgia.Tom offers clients more than 30 years experience in civil/infrastructure design, construction engineering and contract administration, water resources engineering, and stormwater management. He specializes in water resources and stormwater management, including development and implementation of municipal stormwater management plans, drainage improvements, natural treatment systems, stream and ecosystem restoration, watershed analysis, and hydrologic and hydraulic…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Practitioners to Present at 2013 RemTEC Environmental Remediation Summit in Denver
Geosyntec practitioners will be among the presenters at the RemTEC Summit in Denver, presented by Pollution Engineering and the Georgia Institute of Technology on March 4-6, 2013.This year marks the third RemTEC summit focused on advancing the state of the practice for the environmental science and remediation industry. Attendees gather to hear essential sources address technology, applications, and policies affecting the contaminated site restoration field. Presenters include leading experts that span the academic, regulatory, industry,…
October 11, 2013
Event Roundup: Geosyntec Events for February 24 - March 2, 2013
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) 40th Annual Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention and Stormwater (P3S) Conference February 25-27, 2013 Napa, CaliforniaGeosyntec Participants:Senior Engineer Adrienne Miller (Oakland) Associate Lisa Austin (Oakland) Senior Scientist Donna Bodine (Oakland)For More Information:Adrienne Miller 510-285-2773 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Symposia WM 2013 Conference February 24-28, 2013 Phoenix, ArizonaGeosyntec Participants:Principal Lisa Brandon (Boston) Principal Jay Beech (Atlanta) Senior Enginner Stefani Fountain (Atlanta)For More Information:Lisa Brandon 978-206-5776 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 17th Annual Landfill Symposium…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Welcomes New Senior Practitioners to Family of Companies
Geosyntec Consultants is pleased to announce the arrival of a new group of senior practitioners to the firm at offices in the United States. Please join us in welcoming these experienced engineers, scientists, and innovators to the Geosyntec family of companies.Mark Allendorf Senior Geologist, Geosyntec HoustonMark Allendorf, P.G., R.G., has more than 35 years of experience as a geologist/hydrogeologist within the upstream petroleum, municipal solid waste, and hazardous waste sectors. He has provided remediation designs,…
October 11, 2013
Geosyntec Welcomes New Senior Practitioners to Family of Companies
Geosyntec Consultants is pleased to announce the arrival of a new group of senior practitioners to the firm at offices in the United States. Please join us in welcoming these experienced engineers, scientists, and innovators to the Geosyntec family of companies.C. Fabian Benavente Senior Engineer, Geosyntec GreenvilleFabian Benavente, P.E., has more than 15 years of experience as a civil engineer specializing in environmental engineering and hydraulics and hydrology consulting, primarily for sites in Florida and…
October 11, 2013
Trevor Alsop, Venkat Gummadi to Present at Floodplain Management Conference in Anaheim
Two Geosyntec practitioners will be among the presenters at the 2013 Floodplain Management Conference, set for September 3-6 in Anaheim, California.Trevor Alsop, P.E., CFM, and Venkat Gummadi, both engineers based in California, will co-present "2-D Hydraulic Modeling of Innovative Stream Bank Protection Measures," which describes the results of a Geosyntec project performed for the Brawley Solid Waste Site (BSWS) in Imperial County, California. Their presentation begins at 8 a.m. September 5 as part of the…
Jim Linton, a senior environmental scientist, and Chad Drummond, P.E., D.WRE, a senior environmental engineer, both Geosyntec Associates based in Florida, will discuss the use of plants to remediate contaminated groundwater during an industry conference on September 12.Their presentation "1,4-Dioxane in a Shallow Florida Aquifer: Engineered Phytoremediation as a Solution" will be delivered at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP). Geosyntec is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of…
October 10, 2013
Geosyntec Expands Service Offerings at Technology Evaluation Laboratory in Knoxville
Geosyntec Consultants announced today it has expanded the range of services offered by the firm's Technology Evaluation Laboratory, based in Knoxville.The lab, established in 2010, recently relocated to new facilities at 2240 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 7. This practice-based lab allows Geosyntec scientists and engineers to efficiently analyze, test, and monitor the performance of innovative solutions to some of the world's most difficult environmental challenges.Support provided by Geosyntec's Knoxville team regularly aids engineers and scientists as…
Geosyntec engineers and scientists specializing in water and natural resources conservation and restoration will be among the presenters at the 11th Annual Headwaters to Ocean (H2O) Conference, set for May 28-30 in San Diego, California.Each year's H2O conference presents a range of information relating to the preservation and remediation of impacted sites affecting the coastlines, beaches, wetlands, rivers, and watersheds of the western United States.This year's event sponsors include the California Shore and Beach Preservation…
October 10, 2013
Dan Elliott Joins Geosyntec Consultants in New Jersey
Daniel Elliott, Ph.D., has joined Geosyntec as a senior consultant based in New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience in environmental management and site remediation.Dr. Elliott works with leading industrial manufacturers and development interests on the characterization and remediation of properties impacted by chlorinated solvents and other organic compounds in soil and groundwater, and the environmental management requirements of industrial and commercial entities and academic institutions.Specializing in the design and implementation of in…
October 10, 2013
Bill Gaffigan Joins Geosyntec Consultants in Maryland
Bill Gaffigan, MBA, CVA, has joined Geosyntec Consultants as a senior practitioner in environmental management and an Associate of the firm based in Maryland. He is a director of the Geosyntec Environmental Valuation and Consulting Practice and has more than 20 years of business and consulting experience, including specialized capabilities in valuation, litigation support, business transactions, and strategic business consulting.Mr. Gaffigan is one of the few certified valuation professionals in the United States with extensive…
October 10, 2013
Peter Anderson Joins Geosyntec in Massachusetts
Peter Anderson has joined Geosyntec Consultants as a principal based in Massachusetts with more than 35 years of experience in environmental and management consulting.Mr. Anderson specializes in developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges related to air quality and climate change as well as in permitting for capital projects. He is a key member of Geosyntec's air practice and manages complex projects in the areas of regulatory impact analysis, compliance assurance, environmental management systems, and due…
October 10, 2013
Glenn Rix Joins Geosyntec in Georgia
Glenn J. Rix, Ph.D., has joined Geosyntec Consultants as a principal geotechnical engineer based in Georgia. Dr. Rix brings to the firm more than 24 years of research, teaching, and professional service experience as a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Geosyntec, he will focus his expertise on solving challenging problems for both public and private sector clients.Dr. Rix's areas of expertise include geotechnical earthquake engineering and seismic hazard and risk analysis,…
October 10, 2013
Geosyntec Consultants Becomes Joint Owner of CAT Alliance
Geosyntec Consultants has become a joint owner of CAT Alliance Ltd (CAT).Founded in 2001, CAT is a joint venture among three leading consultancies — COWI (centered on Scandinavia and Eastern Europe), Geosyntec (centered on the United States, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia) and Tauw (centered on Southern and Western Europe). The alliance provides environmental due diligence (EDD) services supporting large industrial, commercial property, and financial clients.Specializing in corporate asset and transaction support services, CAT…
October 10, 2013
Garry Smith Joins Geosyntec in Australia
Garry Smith, Ph.D., has joined Geosyntec as a biochemist, toxicologist, and senior consultant based in Australia. He has more than 30 years of experience in contamination remediation, human health and environmental risk assessment, risk communication, and environmental management.Dr. Smith's career encompasses environmental consulting, academic research and teaching, and multiple appointments to expert panels and community development groups. His practice focuses on risk assessment, risk communication, and environmental management for client sites in Australia and across…
Derek Tomlinson, P.E., P.Eng., a Geosyntec senior engineer and hydrogeologist based in Pennsylvania, is among the instructors for a two-day course, "Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (LNAPL): Science, Management, and Technology," set for October 1-2, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California.The event, part of a series offered by the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC), is hosted by ITRC member agencies California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the California Water Boards…
Lee Mullon, P.E., a water resources engineer for Geosyntec based in Florida, is the primary author of a climate study in the July edition of the Journal of Hydrology.The article, "Integrated Remote Sensing and Wavelet Analyses for Screening Short-term Teleconnection Patterns in Northeast America," describes Mr. Mullon's research into a climate phenomena known as teleconnections, such as El Nino, that can be used to help understand large- and small-scale climate patterns.Mr. Mullon conducted his teleconnections…
