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Geosynthetics News: 9ICG Hotel Update
02/08/2010
In May, when participants from around the world arrive in Guaruja, São Paulo, Brazil for the 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG), they'll have many hotel beachfront hotel options. The conference organizers have announced that a local travel agency has arranged for special rates at more than just the conference hotel, the Sofitel Jequitimar Hotel. Attendees may also choose from several hotels located at the beaches of Enseada and Pernambuco. Read more and guarantee your best rate no matter where you stay during 9ICG. ID:
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Weather Forces Cancellation of EPA's Greener Cleanups Conference at Drexel
02/08/2010
The forecast for severe weather this week has prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to cancel its two-day Greener Cleanup Symposium that was scheduled for 10-11 February 2010 at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The event would have explored the most environmentally safe methods to clean up and revitalize contaminated properties. ID:
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TenCate Strengthens Position in the UK Armour Market
02/05/2010
Royal Ten Cate has agreed to acquire the armour company AML UK Ltd. based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This acquisition will provide TenCate with full access to the UK market for lightweight composite armour solutions. AML has annual sales of approximately €10 million. The share purchase agreement is expected to be concluded this month. ID:
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Geosynthetics Lead Dam Replacement
02/05/2010
The design and construction of a replacement dam on difficult foundations was recently completed at a salmon smolt facility in Scotland. RM Doake from AECOM explains how the design process was shaped by working in such an environmentally sensitive area--including through the extensive utilization of geosynthetic clay barriers (also known as GCLs) and thick nonwoven geotextiles for seepage control and soil stabilization. ID:
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First BCH Newsletter of 2010
02/05/2010
The India-based Business Coordination House (BCH), which is involved in, among other things, the creation and promotion of geotextile and other geosynthetic seminars and companies in India, has released its January-March 2010 newsletter. This issue includes an article on an Indian government program to spur jute geotextile manufacture and study (page 15), Agru America's ClosureTurf capping system (page 30), and an article on "Jute Fibres in Geosynthetics" from Dr. G.V. Rao (page 42). Read the issue in PDF. ID:
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India: Project for Increased Use of Jute Geotextiles
02/05/2010
Previously, Geosynthetica noted in the daily news the development of a joint investment and investigation into jute and geotextiles between agencies in India and Bangladesh. The aim is to properly tap the potential of jute fabrics in preventing soil erosion along river banks, road edges and elsewhere. The reported investment has been a US $3.6-million research project to standardize design, methodology and specifications for jute geotextiles. Now, in the most recent newsletter from the India-based Business Coordination House (BCH) more information has come to light. That release is reprinted here. ID:
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Erosion Control Field Looks to EC10
02/05/2010
The world's premier erosion and sediment control conference is just two weeks away. The International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) EC10 takes place in Dallas, Texas from 16 to 20 February. Avoid the on-site registration surcharge by registering today. This year's event includes more than 40 technical sessions under eight key track headings such as "Slope Technology," "Erosion and Sediment Control," and "Beach and Shoreline Stabilization." Read more. ID:
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EPA Announces Grant Competition for Communities Wanting to Reduce Pollution at Local Level
02/04/2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making nearly $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. EPA will award CARE cooperative agreements at two levels. Level I awards range from $75,000 to $100,000 and will help establish community-based partnerships to assess toxics problems in their community and consider options for reducing environmental risks. ID:
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Reminder: Geo-Frontiers 2011 Abstracts Due
02/04/2010
Geo-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). It will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The Call for Abstracts has been issued. 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. Abstracts due: 8 March 2011. ID:
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ESCN Update
02/04/2010
The latest episode from Land and Water magazine's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's stories include coverage from the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Winnipeg Conference, the installment of ESCN's interview with Jennifer Hildebrand regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's Effluent Limitations Guideline (ELG), the Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) will hold its 22nd Annual Conference soon, Julie Etra offers a tip of the week on "Factoring in Failure," and more. Watch it online today. ID:
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Geotextile Bags Needed to Save Old Bar
02/04/2010
Old Bar Beach Sand Replenishment Group (OBBSRG) was formed 12 months ago to air residents' concerns about the erosion which has already claimed two beachfront dwellings in Old Bar, New South Wales, Australia. OBBSRG has been studying gabion systems and geotextile tubes or bags. Working with scientific groups and engineers, they've found many successful groyne constructions like these in Australia, and now must convince local councils that they are the best decisions. The group believes a series of six groynes constructed of sand-filled geotextile bags is the practical and economical way to protect Old Bar properties. They estimated AUS $200,000-$400,000 is needed to preserve $300 million in property and infrastructure. Not a bad investment. ID:
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EPA's Budget Proposal Provides Millions in Increased Environmental Protection for Tribal Nations
02/04/2010
The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The President's budget includes a $41.4 million increase in tribal funding across the nation, of which $30 million is targeted for the new multi-media grants to tribes to move beyond capacity building to implementation of Federal environmental programs. In the Pacific Southwest, EPA is committed to protecting the health and environment of 147 federally recognized tribes, as well as a tribal land base of over 27 million acres. ID:
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