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Thursday, September 02, 2010
AASHTO Study on Roadway Safety and Capacity Crisis

AASHTO Rural Roads StudyA new report is calling for additional investment in the nation's transportation network, particularly in rural highways. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, rural highways could use a $600 billion injection to boost their capacity and improve safety.

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GWMS Early Registration Deadline: September 10

Global Waste Management SymposiumThe Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is a bienniel, global gathering of specialists from within waste management and the industries intersecting it. Take advantage of this international networking opportunity. Learn from industry leaders. Listen to an exciting keynote address, tour the United States' first landfill solar energy cover system, and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the exhibit hall. Register by September 10 to save on registration.

Use code AA13 when registering to receive the discounted pricing.

ESCN Update

ESCN.tvThe latest broadcast from Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's episode includes stories on a stream bank stabilization workshop, the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Facebook milestone, pollutions violations, and an expert tip of the week from Jesse Pritts on "Where Is Your Stormwater Going?"

Watch the broadcast online.

Organoclay® RCM in Railroad Remediation

CETCO Remediation TechnologiesA rail yard in Utah has been in operation since the first transcontinental railroad reached the area in 1869. Four major railroad companies have used the rail yard for switching, maintenance of locomotives, and transferring cargo. A DNAPL tar plume was discovered running from the northern end of the yard under an adjacent highway and into a neighboring pond. HDPE geomembrane and Organoclay Reactive Core Mat from CETCO were used to remediate the site.

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Also, CETCO Remediation Technologies will offer its next "Remediation University" on 21 October 2010 in San Francisco. Space is limited. Learn more about the seminar and register here.

NY Federation 2010 Proceedings and 2011 Dates

NY Federation of Solid Waste AssociationsThe New York Federation of Solid Waste Associations Spring Conference and Trade Show began in 1997 and has become an annual premier northeast event. It attracts over 700 public and private sector solid waste and recycling professionals to a technical program with 90 presentations and an expanded Trade Show that is supported by 120 major exhibitors.

Those interested in the PowerPoint presentations from the 2010 conference can access them free online. Presentations of interest to geosynthetics professionals can be found under the "Landfill Closure & Redevelopment" track, which includes presentations from Agru America on Closure Turf™, the Geosynthetic Institute on exposed geomembrane lifetimes, United Solar Ovonic on solar panels and exposed capping systems, and more.

Also, the dates and location for the 2011 event have been announced: 1-4 May 2011 at the historic Sagamore in Bolton Landing, New York.

Latest News from Global Synthetics

Global SyntheticsThe latest newsletter from Australia-based Global Synthetics includes a number of interesting articles, such as the debut of Propex's ArmorMax® turf reinforcement mats in the Australian market, managing stormwater at the country's largest airport, the use of ACEGrid geogrids for strong earth reinforcement and storm protection in New Zealand, and much more.

Download a copy of the newsletter here (PDF).

Versatility in Fiberweb Geocells

Typar GeocellsTYPAR® Geocells from Fiberweb are a unique confinement system that utilizes heavy-duty, well-established TYPAR geotextile fabric. The three-dimensional, honeycomb construction can accomodate multiple fill types. Folded into an accordion shape for easy transportation and a small logistical footprint, a TYPAR® Geocell unit is expanded on site and filled with a ballast material such as sand, stone, all soil types, mulch or other material. If desired, it can offer an excellent environment for re-vegetation. The three-dimensional cellular design allows for custom sizes, configuration and adaptability to a variety of terrains. No special training is needed to use the system.

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Geo-Frontiers 2011

Geo-Frontiers 2011Geo-Frontiers 2011 brings together the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). Current tracks include Soil/Rock Mechanics and Modeling; Geotechnical Testing and Site Characterization; Foundations and Ground Improvement; Slopes, Embankments, and Earth Retaining Structures; Geosynthetics; Geoenvironmental Engineering; Geo-Hazards (Earthquakes, Landslides, Erosions, Others); Transportation Materials and Pavements; and Other Geotechnical Related Issues.

The conference will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Register now.

Study: Greater Coal Ash Pollution in Water

A new study argues that U.S. coal ash disposal facilities are contaminating water supplies, both drinking and surface water sources, at a rate beyond what extensive US Environmental Protection Agency testing has found. Arsenic and other heavy metals have been discovered. The study, "In Harm's Way," was conducted by the Sierra Club, Earthjustice and the Environmental Integrity Project. It reveals 39 more polluted sites across 21 states, bringing the total to 167 sites across 34 states. The 270-page study is available here (PDF).

NAUE Receives Honor from Emergency Training Center

NAUE AmericaThe expansive Smokey Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina, Kansas provides 34,000 acres for realistic environment training for both active and reserve military organizations. This unique facility includes a 156-acre zone for crisis response training. For the construction of a collapsed structure simulation, site coordinators sought a subgrade reinforcement material that would not require the addition of a separate nonwoven weed barrier. The Kansas Department of Transportation suggested NAUE America's Combigrid® GRK 5 20\20, a material with which KDOT has previous experience.

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East Coast Erosion Control
East Coast Erosion Control's 2010 has been characterized by significant developments.
Hydromulch Complements Erosion Blankets

East Coast Erosion ControlSo far, East Coast Erosion Control's 2010 has included key expert additions to its team, impressive large-scale erosion control test results, new product releases, and the launch of a fully redesigned website. Now, the company announces its new GroundControl Hydromulch™ line.

The Hydromulch product line is designed to promote sustainable, effective vegetation while saving time and money. The special natural reinforcing fibers of reclaimed cotton plant material are combined with straw and a blend of proprietary additives which help these products to blanket and contour to the surface easily. Each of the products meets or exceeds current industry standards.

The GroundControl products are sustainable products, made with rapidly renewable materials that can contribute toward LEED™ certification. In order to further its effort to promote sustainability, East Coast Erosion Control has committed to donating over 1,000 new trees which will be planted through American Forests, Inc.

Learn more about new GroundControl Hydromulch™ at East Coast's redesigned website.

ALSO: The official press release.

International Erosion Control Association

Erosion Control - Mats
Huesker Solmax International Soprema Axter Coletanche

Calendar

Cooperating Organizations

3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Würzburg, Germany
September 15 - September 16 2010
Global Waste Management Symposium 2010
San Antonio, Texas, USA
October 03 - October 06 2010
3rd Geosynthetics Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE
November 09 - November 10 2010
Waterproof Membranes 2010
Cologne, Germany
November 30 - December 02 2010
Geo-Frontiers 2011
Dallas, Texas, USA
March 13 - March 16 2011

For all events, please visit the Calendar Page.

Geo-Frontiers 2011

Geogrid - Road Reinforcement
Thrace-LINQ Leister Process Technologies Firestone Renolit

Recently Added

Equiplast 2011
November 14 - November 18 2011  Barcelona, Spain
Eurotec 2011
November 14 - November 15 2011  Barcelona, Spain
New York Federation of Solid Waste Associations
May 01 - May 04 2011  Bolton Landing, New York, USA
Int'l Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens ICTN (2010)
November 11 - November 13 2010  Delhi, India
Int'l Symposium on Geotechnical and Geosynthetics Engineering: Climate Change
December 07 - December 08 2010  Bangkok, Thailand

Upcoming Events

Infrastructure Investment World Asia 2010
August 31 - September 03 2010  Hong Kong, China
Australia Mining 2010
September 06 - September 07 2010  Sydney, Australia
UNSAT 2010: Fifth International Conference on Unsaturated Soils
September 06 - September 08 2010  Barcelona, Spain
11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS)
September 06 - September 09 2010  Cape Town, South Africa
XXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010
September 06 - September 10 2010  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2010 Nevada Mining Association Conference
September 09 - September 11 2010  TBD,
GeoCalgary 2010
September 12 - September 16 2010  Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IFAT 2010: New Perspectives for the Environment
September 13 - September 17 2010  Munich, Germany
Int'l Symposium on Air Quality and Manure Management for Agriculture
September 13 - September 16 2010  Dallas, Texas, USA
Brownfields 2010
September 14 - September 16 2010  Algarve, Portugal

For all events, please visit the Calendar Page.

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