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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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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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Coming Soon: Waterproof Membranes 2010
08/24/2010
Applied Market Information (AMI) has released the program and registration brochure for Waterproof Membranes 2010, the fourth international conference in this series. Click on the brochure image to the right to download a copy (PDF). Waterproof Membranes 2010 takes place at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany 30 November - 2 December 2010. AMI is offering Euro 100 off registration for those who book their space before October 20. 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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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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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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Coming Soon: Third International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
07/26/2010
SKZ, with scientific committee support from Cemagref and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), will host the 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GBR-C 2k10) 15-16 September 2010 at the Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, Germany. Technical sessions will address shear and mechanical behaviour of GCLs, chemical resistance of GCLs, testing of GCLs under unsaturated conditions, behaviour of GCLs in landfill covers (case studies), regulations, new concepts and developments in the use of GCLs, and GCLs for hydraulic and construction applications. Learn more. ID:
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GeoAmericas 2012 Announced
07/15/2010
GeoAmericas 2012, the second Pan-American Geosynthetics Congress, will be held 6-9 May 2012 at the Swissôtel in Lima, Peru. It will be organized by IGS Peru, under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). The congress will highlight the main topics in the geosynthetics industry and applications. Keynote lectures and selected papers will be presented on the main themes: Geosynthetics in Enviromental Applications; Geosynthetics in Dynamic Applications; Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Applications; Geosynthetics in Mining Applications; Geosynthetics in HIghways Applications; Geosynthetics in Sanitary Applications; Case Histories; and New Geosynthetics Products. Learn more. ID:
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GeoAmericas 2012
07/15/2010
GeoAmericas 2012, the second Pan-American Geosynthetics Congress, will be held 6-9 May 2012 at the Swissôtel in Lima, Peru. It will be organized by IGS Peru, under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). The congress will highlight the main topics in the geosynthetics industry and applications. Keynote lectures and selected papers will be presented on the main themes: Geosynthetics in Enviromental Applications; Geosynthetics in Dynamic Applications; Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Applications; Geosynthetics in Mining Applications; Geosynthetics in HIghways Applications; Geosynthetics in Sanitary Applications; Case Histories; and New Geosynthetics Products. Read more in the event's first call (PDF). ID:
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GBR-C 2K10 Update
07/08/2010
SKZ, with scientific committee support from Cemagref and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), will host the 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GBR-C 2k10) 15-16 September 2010 at the Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, Germany. Technical sessions will address shear and mechanical behaviour of GCLs, chemical resistance of GCLs, testing of GCLs under unsaturated conditions, behaviour of GCLs in landfill covers (case studies), regulations, new concepts and developments in the use of GCLs, and GCLs for hydraulic and construction applications. Visit the conference's website for the latest. ID:
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