November 16, 2017
Sandra Dworatzek Presents on Bioremediation Approaches and Tools at International Petroleum Environmental Conference
Sandra Dworatzek (Ontario) delivered a platform presentation entitled "Bioremediation Approaches and Tools for Benzene Remediation under Anaerobic Conditions," at the International Petroleum Environmental Conference (IPEC), held in San Antonio, Texas, October 30 – November 1, 2017. Sandra is a Senior Manager at SiREM, a division of Geosyntec. Her co-authors were Jennifer Webb and Peter Dollar, SiREM, Guelph, Ontario; Elizabeth Edwards, Nancy Bawa, Shen Guo, and Fei Luo, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario; and Kris Bradshaw,…
November 15, 2017
Morteza Khorshidi to Chair Three Technical Sessions at Second Pan-American Conference on Unsaturated Soils
Morteza Khorshidi (North Carolina) is the chair for three technical sessions at the Second Pan-American Conference on Unsaturated Soils (PanAm-UNSAT 2017) in Dallas, Texas on November 12-15, 2017. As a session chair for Innovations in Testing Part I, II, and III, Morteza selected the papers that will provide conference attendees a high-level and thorough exploration of their topic. He managed the peer review process and made content decisions for the sessions. Once at the conference,…
November 14, 2017
Jay Thompson Presents at the 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting
Jay Thompson (Minnesota) delivered a presentation at the 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting, entitled "Development of an Analytical Modeling Framework for Matrix Diffusion in Multi-Layered Systems," at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota on November 1, 2017. The presentation was co-authored by Eric Tollefsrud (Minnesota), and focuses on predicting long-term fate and transport of groundwater contaminants in subsurface environments that include clays or silts. Jay is an Engineer based in Minneapolis…
November 13, 2017
Geosyntec Technical Participation at the Northwest Environmental Conference & Tradeshow
Geosyntec professionals will deliver three panel presentations during the Northwest Environmental Conference & Tradeshow (NWEC) at the Red Lion Hotel Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon on December 5-6, 2017. NWEC is in its twenty-ninth year and is the largest environmental conference and tradeshow in the Pacific Northwest. It connects the environmental business community with regional and national technical professionals to find solutions, develop new business, and expand relationships. Over 500 attendees are expected. The conference…
Geosyntec professionals will deliver four technical presentations and three poster presentations during the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 38th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 12-16, 2017. Geosyntec presenters are Jason Conder, Jennifer Arblaster, Todd DeJournett, Jay Thompson, and Dylan Eberle. Other Geosyntec authors are Megan Otto, Brandon Streets, Alan Fowler, David Reynolds, Emily Larson, Chapman Ross, Neal Durant, and Julie Konzuk. SETAC is a not-for-profit, worldwide professional organization comprised…
November 10, 2017
Andrea Rocha to Present at Geological Society Meeting
Andrea Rocha (Tennessee) will deliver a presentation entitled "High-throughput Sequencing as a Microbial Diagnostic Tool for Defining and Managing Environmental Processes" at the East Tennessee Geological Society Meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 13, 2017. Andrea helps clients by conducting leading-edge research using an array of geochemical, microbial, computational, and genomics techniques within the areas of environmental microbiology, computational biology, and engineering science. She has proven success in spearheading projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams toward project…
November 9, 2017
Jessie Fears and Chris Pracheil to Present Innovative Approaches for Achieving Nutrient Based NPDES Limits
Jessie Fears and Chris Pracheil will present at the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association (CRMA) Environment, Health & Safety Summit at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee on November 15, 2017. Their presentation, entitled "Innovative Approaches for Achieving Nutrient Based NPDES Limits," will provide an overview of watershed management strategies and pollutant trading programs, an update on the current status of water quality regulations and how they impact dischargers in Tennessee, and the details about a…
November 9, 2017
Rishab Mahajan to Speak on Sediment Transport Modeling for Ports and Harbors at ASCE COPRI Meeting
Rishab Mahajan (Illinois) will be delivering a presentation entitled "Sediment Transport Modeling to Support Port and Harbor Activities" at the quarterly meeting of the Houston Chapter of ASCE's Coasts, Oceans, Ports and River Institute (HTX-COPRI) in Houston, Texas on November 14, 2017. Rishab Mahajan is a water resources engineer principally involved in hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality modeling with a focus on regulatory permits and requirements, stormwater management, surface water system assessments, Total Maximum…
Robert Ettinger (California) has been selected to receive the 2017 ITRC Industry Affiliates Program Award for his contributions to the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) Risk Evaluation at Petroleum-Contaminated Sites Team. Robbie's team members are quoted in the award letter, saying "The Team Leaders greatly appreciate that Robbie volunteered to lead the Introduction chapter of the TPH Risk guidance. Robbie has consistently shown his superior ability to lead the Introduction…
November 2, 2017
Greg Gibbons and Anne Fitzpatrick Sediments Practice Featured in The Environmental Business Journal
Greg Gibbons (Illinois) and Anne Fitzpatrick (Washington) are featured in an article entitled "Geosyntec's Strong Sediment Remediation Practice Supports Years of Consistent Growth" in the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) in Volume 30 Number 7&8, Fall 2017, pages 26-17. In the article, they examine the changes in the sediments market, what the client drivers are, and the geographic location the sediment market is currently focused. The article discusses how Greg and Anne's project teams deploy subcontractors…
Jamey Rosen (Ontario) was recently tapped for insight on current advancements in geospatial database technology and geographic information systems (GIS) for the "Underground Today III, Digging Deeper" section of the Engineering News-Record Magazine October 9 edition. In the section titled "Deep Foundation Advancements," Jamey highlights how Geosyntec teams use advanced geospatial database technology and geographic information systems in two- and three-dimensions, resulting in significant savings of time, staff, and money on projects by providing real-time…
October 31, 2017
Julianna Connolly and Todd Creamer to Present to the Environmental Business Council of New England
Julianna Connolly and Todd Creamer (Massachusetts) will serve as technical panelists for a meeting of the Site Remediation and Redevelopment Committee of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) at the offices of CDM Smith in Boston on November 2, 2017. The program, entitled "MassDEP Reopening Old Trichloroethylene (TCE) Sites," will focus on the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (MassDEP) recent interest in reviewing and evaluating closed sites with trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination. This effort…
October 30, 2017
Geosyntec Staff Co-Host Stormwater Management and Compliance Webinar
Andrea Braga (Massachusetts) and Brandon Steets (California) will share their experience during a joint webinar entitled "Stormwater Management for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Compliance" with the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 31, 2017. The webinar introduces CRWA members to leaders in the field who are working on the planning and implementation of programs and projects aimed at addressing stormwater management issues with a focus on TMDL…
October 27, 2017
Ron Arcuri at the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council
Ron Arcuri (Pennsylvania) delivered a presentation to the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) Construction Law Section Council on October 18, 2017. Ron presented a case study of a project where Geosyntec provided expert services for a contractor engaged in a constructability dispute with the project owner in Newark, Delaware. The presentation underscored the high cost that can be associated with litigating constructability claims and how avoiding litigation can potentially be beneficial to both parties. The…
October 26, 2017
Andrea Braga Featured in IECA’s Environmental Connection Magazine
Andrea Braga (Massachusetts) is featured in an article entitled "How to Avoid Construction Site Compliance Violations: An IECA Conference Preview," in Environmental Connection magazine from the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) in the September/October 2017 issue. Andrea provided an interview and a preview of her presentation for the upcoming 2018 IECA Annual Conference in February in Long Beach, California. Her presentation is for engineers and contractors who want to keep water resources clean. Over the…
October 26, 2017
Jessie Fears Contributes to Knoxville Nature Preserve Design
Jessie Fears (Tennessee) has contributed to the design of a 15-acre natural area in the heart of a rapidly developing sector of north Knox County in Tennessee. The property, planned by the Legacy Parks Foundation, will provide recreational access to scenic Beaver Creek and the opportunity for the public to observe the wildlife and natural setting using the trails and resting areas. Collier Preserve will be located at the former homestead of Stella Moore Collier…
October 25, 2017
Eric Stiffler Elected Vice Chair of the AEG Texas Chapter
Eric Stiffler (Texas) has been elected Vice Chair of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) Texas Chapter for 2017-2019. Eric is a professional geologist and certified emergency medical technician who has eight years of consulting experience managing and performing due diligence assessments, site investigations, remedial implementations, environmental compliance oversight, and geohazard investigations in varying geologic conditions at facilities for multiple private industrial clients. He has performed work on several projects that were regulated…
October 25, 2017
Curtis Laush and Brian Adair to Present at the A&WMA Conference
Curtis Laush (Texas) and Brian Adair (North Carolina) will present at the Air & Waste Management Association's (A&WMA) Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology conference to be held at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in California on November 7-9, 2017. Curt's presentation, entitled "Rapid Monitoring of ppb-level BTX and SO2 in Ambient Air via Portable UV-DOAS," describes the development of a portable monitor to measure benzene, toluene, xylenes (BTX), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in air.…
Several Geosyntec practitioners co-authored a paper entitled "Groundwater uranium stabilization by a metastable hydroxyapatite" published in the journal Applied Geochemistry. Geosyntec's David Adilman, P.G., Jamie deLemos, Ph.D., Peter Zeeb, Ph.D., P.G., and Doug Larson, Ph.D., P.E. (Massachusetts) co-authored the paper with Laura Lammers, Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and Hope Rasmussen and Andrew Quicksall, Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University. The paper, based on Geosyntec's work at the Nuclear Metals Superfund Site (NMI) in…
October 23, 2017
Andrea Braga and David Roman to Participate in EBC Program on the Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management
Andrea Braga and David Roman (Massachusetts) will chair, moderate, and give a presentation at an event sponsored by the Environmental Business Council of New England's (EBC's) Water Resources Committee entitled, "Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management - Shaping a Path Toward Resiliency" at the law offices of Greenberg Traurig in Boston from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on October 26, 2017. Andrea will be acting as Program Chair and moderate the event and David…
Geosyntec"s Denver branch was recognized for environmental leadership by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at the 18th annual Environmental Leadership Awards at the Infinity Event Center in Glendale, Colorado on October 4, 2017. The Denver branch was recognized for maintaining membership in this program at the gold level for nine years. Gold Leaders must have in place a fully operational, facility-specific Environmental Management System, with goals. They must meet the beyond-compliance requirements…
October 20, 2017
Geosyntec Sponsors NAEM EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Chris Herin (Florida), John Hollar (Georgia), Joe Esseichick (Colorado), and Jenna Newcombe (Massachusetts) will attend the NAEM Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Sustainability Management Forum at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Florida on October 25-27, 2017. A Gold Sponsor for the event this year, Geosyntec has sponsored this event since 2010. Our staff has provided webinars and articles on a number of topics including green remediation, vapor intrusion, clean air act…
October 18, 2017
Brandon Klenzendorf Named 2017 Outstanding Young Engineering Alumnus
Brandon Klenzendorf (Texas) was named the 2017 Outstanding Young Alumnus by the department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at The University of Texas at Austin at the CAEE Academy of Distinguished Alumni Banquet in Austin, Texas on September 29, 2017. The award recognizes a graduate of the CAEE department under the age of 40 who has distinguished himself with outstanding service and contributions to the engineering profession and community. Brandon received his B.S.…
October 17, 2017
Geosyntec Participation at the 33rd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy
Geosyntec professionals will make a significant technical contribution to the 33rd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst from October 16-19, 2017. Geosyntec will lead a workshop, deliver two platform presentations, four poster presentations. Jessica Yeager serves on the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The conference is presented by The Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Foundation (AEHS), and is expected to have over 200 poster presentations,…
October 16, 2017
Geosyntec Participation at the 13th Annual CASQA Conference
Geosyntec staff made a significant technical contribution to the 13th Annual California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Conference entitled "CASQA in the Capital: Building Bridges for Water" at the Sacramento Convention Center on September 25-27, 2017. Key contributions of Geosyntec staff: Lisa Austin served as the Conference Co-Chair Aaron Poresky led the "BMP Science and Planning" track 17 Geosyntec papers were presented by staff representing six Geosyntec offices Geosyntec's Sacramento office hosted a client-event that attracted…
October 13, 2017
Jay Thompson Teaches Course on Environmental Forensics
Jay Thompson (Minneapolis) is teaching a course on environmental forensics to graduate and advanced undergraduate students at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, North Dakota. The course, entitled "Environmental Forensics and Remediation," provides students with a broad overview of the chemical, mathematical, and statistical tools used by practitioners in environmental forensics engagements. Jay is an environmental engineer with expertise in environmental remediation, litigation support, fate and transport modeling, and sustainability. Experienced in environmental physico-chemical…
October 12, 2017
Sanjam Singh Article Published in Transportation Research Record
Sanjam Singh (South Carolina) has published an article for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Volume 2671, 2017. Sanjam's article, entitled "Real-World Freeway and Ramp Activity and Emissions for Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicles," was co-authored by Christopher Frey and Maryam Delavarrafiee. TRB is one of seven program units of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which provides independent, objective analysis and advice…
October 11, 2017
Technology Update: Optical Remote Sensing for Fenceline Monitoring
Optical remote sensing (ORS) technologies are well suited for monitoring emissions along plant boundaries and beyond. At this type of location, pollutants are well mixed and dispersed and therefore require monitoring techniques that can detect low levels (parts per billion or parts per trillion concentrations) of hydrocarbons and/or VOC. The dispersed emission plumes at a property boundary are often transient in nature and highly dependent on ambient wind speeds and directions. To assess these plumes,…
October 11, 2017
Chriso Petropoulou and Mark Willobee Present at 2017 Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference
Chriso Petropoulou and Mark Willobee (Illinois) presented at the 2017 Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference held in Naperville, Illinois on September 18-21, 2017. Chriso's presentation was entitled ";Odor Source Identification and Abatement Technologies."; It highlighted Chriso's experience evaluating raw materials, manufacturing operations, and waste and wastewater generation and treatment to determine sources of odors at industrial facilities. Mark's presentations were entitled ";Illinois EPA's New Industrial Stormwater Permit"; and ";Developing a Successful Industrial Stormwater Compliance…
October 10, 2017
Mary deFlaun and Scott Drew, Article Published in Groundwater
Mary deFlaun and Scott Drew (New Jersey) recently collaborated with several researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey on an article published in the online edition of the journal "Groundwater" on September 5, 2017. The article is entitled "Bioremediation in Fractured Rock: 2. Mobilization of Chloroethene Compounds from the Rock Matrix." Their co-authors were A.M. Shapiro, C.R. Tiedeman, T.E. Imbrigiotta, D.J. Goode, P.A. Hsieh, P.J. Lacombe, and G.P. Curtis. The paper is the second of a…
Scott Luettich (Maine) and Nick Yafrate (Massachusetts) will speak at a meeting of the Southern New England Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst on October 16, 2017. Scott and Nick will discuss "Elevated Temperature Landfills (ET°LFs) - Recent Challenges Facing the Solid Waste Industry." Although not common, temperatures in excess of 250°F to 300°F have been measured in some landfills. The exothermic source of…
October 9, 2017
Rob Ferree Contributes to 2017 Environmental Issues Forum
Rob Ferree (Michigan) will contribute to a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Part 201 Panel Discussion during the upcoming Michigan Chamber of Commerce Environmental Forum in Lansing, Michigan on October 11, 2017. The Environmental Forum will cover comprehensive updates on the most current developments in the environmental arena with leading expert attorneys, government officials, and top consultants. Robert Ferree is a Principal Geologist based in Michigan with more than 30 years of experience focused…
October 9, 2017
Geosyntec Participation at MGP Redevelopment Symposium
Geosyntec professionals will make a significant technical contribution to the Seventh International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in Louisiana on October 16-18, 2017. Geosyntec will be represented by 10 attendees and will be delivering five presentations. Savron, a division of Geosyntec, will also deliver a poster presentation. Presentation topics include innovative remedial technologies, novel analytical techniques, and a unique MGP redevelopment case study.…
