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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: 4728
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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: 4717
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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: 4704
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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: 4701
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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: 4702
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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: 4711
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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: 4707
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Major Restoration for Pelekane Bay
02/02/2010
The Pelekane Bay Watershed Restoration Project in Hawaii is ambitious, to say the least. The rural watershed is being transformed, after years of severe erosion and sediment flowing into Kawaihae Harbor. Nearly 400 acres are being restored to their natural vegetation. Roughly 13 acres of erosion control blankets have been installed. More than 50 check dams and 30 dams, many of which are stone wrapped in synthetic netting, are being completed. The work should be finished by December 2010.   ID: 4685
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Geogrids Stabilize Landslide Site
02/01/2010
Walmart had to abandon plans to construct a new store in Kilbuck, Pennsylvania after a landslide occurred on the site the company had purchased. As caretakers of the currently unusable site, the company has dedicated significant resources to stabilize the site so that some day it can be developed, perhaps for recreational use. Geogrids are a main component of the system.   ID: 4669
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First GSI-Asia Conference Announced
02/01/2010
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), based in Folsom, Pennsylvania, and National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) in Taiwan have announced that the first international GSI-Asia Geosynthetics Conference will take place 16-18 November 2010 in Taichung, Taiwan. NPUST currently is the home of GSI's Taiwan office (GSI-Taiwan). GSI's Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) annually holds an international event in North America. That event is nearing its 25th anniversary. The launch of an international forum serving the Asia region is exciting news. Read more about its highlights.   ID: 4671
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2010 IGS Elections Are Open
02/01/2010
Members of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) are invited to take part in the election of IGS officers and council members. The elected terms run from 2010-2014. This 12th IGS election is historically significant for the breadth of its field of candidates. In what is a rare occurrence in IGS elections, two candidates are vying to succeed president Fumio Tatsuoka (Japan). Those candidates are Peter Stevenson and Jorge Zornberg. Also, 23-well-qualified candidates are seeking the eight general elected council positions. This is certainly the largest field to ever seek election, and it's a strong sign that the IGS's 30 chapters, 121 corporate members, and 2000+ individual members are active and interested. Read about the election and statements from both presidential candidates.   ID: 4672
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34th International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation
02/01/2010
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) will hold its 34th Interntional Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation in Singapore, 19-23 April 2010. The course is given by recognized experts from the world’s leading dredging companies and is aimed at (future) project managers, project staff and decision makers in governments, port and harbour authorities, offshore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects. Subjects include land reclamation; port development; environmental management; and more.   ID: 4674
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