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GMA speaks up during EPA coal ash hearing
09/02/2010
As hearings continued through September 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks comments regarding the regulation of coal ash containment sites. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) was among the first in line to address the issue Aug. 30 at the initial hearing in Arlington, Va. Read more, including remarks from GMA Members. ID:
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Pond Liners to Save Endangered Fish Hatchery
09/01/2010
The Dexter National Fish Hatchery near Roswell, New Mexico is the only hatchery in the United States specializing in endangered fish species. The facility has just concluded five stimulus-funded projects, including a $320,000 investment in new pond liners. ID:
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California Levees Need $500 Million
08/31/2010
Many levees in California are in need of repair, according to experts. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged $500 million to upgrade the state's levee system, but the Army Corps of Engineers -- which is busy in Afghanistan -- is needed to fix most of the levees, an official said. Without repairs, a levee failure in the Sacramento area could hamper the ability of 25 million Californians to secure fresh water, experts noted. ID:
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Next Climate Change and Geosynthetics Conference
08/27/2010
IGS-Thailand, the Asian Center for Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics (ACSIG), and the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS), under the auspices of International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), are jointly organizing the International Symposium on Geotechnical and Geosynthetics Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities on Climate Change to be held 7-8 December 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is co-organized by the Thailand Geotechnical Society (TGS) and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT). The symposium will gather academics, practitioners, partners, and stakeholders to discuss emergency and urgent issues related to climate change as well as the innovative mitigation measures in the context of geotechnical and geosynthetics engineering. ID:
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CNN's iReport on Geomembranes in Pakistan
08/25/2010
International news network CNN has published an iReport on water preservation in Pakistan with the help of geomembrane containment technology. The story takes a peek at work performed by the Sukaarr Foundation Trust (SFT), an organization that has launched rainwater harvesting projects in Pakistan. The SFT is a non-governmental organization and has used geomembranes in the creation of lined ponds to halt the problematic seepage that has characterized and plagued so many community water sources. ID:
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The 3rd International Conference on Geosynthetics
08/10/2010
The 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GBR-C 2k10) is almost here! Germany-based SKZ, with scientific committee support from France-based Cemagref and the United States-based Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), will host the event in Würzburg, Germany 15-16 September 2010. These sessions, which will explore a vast amount of GCL applications, research, and performance, will be held at the historic Fortress Marienberg. Dr. Jorge Zornberg, president of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), will open the conference. ID:
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New IGS Secretariat
08/03/2010
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) President Jorge Zornberg has sent out a message to inform IGS members that the new IGS Secretariat is Diana Davis. With her appointment comes a new address and phone number for the IGS office. Contact Diana Davis, Secretariat Manager, 605 Belvedere Rd., Suite #13, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 USA. Telephone +1 561 249 0088, E-Fax +1 561 828 7618, Email: IGSsec@geosyntheticssociety.org. ID:
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IGS News 26.2 Available
08/03/2010
The newest IGS News is available! Volume 26, No 2 from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is content loaded, with significant reports from the IGS' quadrenniel International Conference on Geosynthetics, international chapters, election results, and much more. The issue also includes results from the first IGS Photo Competition, an in memorium column about the late Bernard Myles, IGS Award 2010 winners, regional conference announcements, and numerous other items. Read the latest in PDF today. ID:
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Next GMA Lobby Days
08/03/2010
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is planning the next Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. on September 14 and 15. This follows years of critical discussions that helped lead to the EPA's recent rules proposal for liners in coal ash storage. GMA executive director Andrew Aho notes that "GMA is making its final push for support of our position on the EPA coal ash disposal rules. When adopted, the rules could mean $350 million for the geosynthetics industry over the next 5 years. Also, the Transportation Re-authorization Bill, expected to exceed $375 billion, is in the works. This bill could represent more that $100 million for geosynthetics. GMA will be seeking the funding of a geosynthetic separation study: "Quantifying life cycle cost-benefits of pavements incorporating geotextile separators" in the Transportation Re-authorization Bill. For more information on participating, visit GMA's home page. ID:
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EPA Issues New Guide to Improving Stormwater Management Local Streams, Chesapeake Bay to Benefit
08/03/2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a new guide for improving the effectiveness of urban stormwater permits in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the mid-Atlantic Region. The permits are issued by the states and EPA to local municipalities and other permit holders to control water pollution from runoff. The guide is being issued under President Obama's Executive Order for Protecting and Restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. ID:
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Gujarat, India: Lining minor canals necessary to prevent seepage
07/29/2010
The canal irrigation system in the Indian state of Gujarat loses roughly half of the water it carries because its smaller canals do not have linings, a study has revealed. Research was conducted by the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT). Recent breaches of canals under construction have revealed the difficult soil situation and how quickly erosion and scour can undermine an embankment in the Gujarat system. ID:
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Guyana's Hope Relief Canal Nears Construction
07/29/2010
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in the South America nation of Guyana is nearing construction. The first two of three bids for construction oversight and activities have been published in Guyana's major newspapers. The third bid part is expected to be issued soon and will address the supply of geotextile material for the construction and the associated drainage. The project is identified in the bids as the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) Northern Relief Channel. ID:
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