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Bowers Leaving Geo-Institute
03/09/2010
After 13 years as the Director of the ASCE's Geo-Institute, Carol Bowers is departing…for another position within ASCE. Bowers is taking a fantastic new challenge in transferring to a newly created position within ASCE for the creation of a Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System. The project is just getting underway--Geosynthetica will keep you posted as the program develops. In the meantime, Carol is overseeing projects and keeping a hand on the Geo-Institute until such time as her successor is named. Applications are being accepted for this position. We congratulate Carol on her new endeavor and look forward to seeing the rating system develop. ID:
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In Memorium: Craig Knock
03/09/2010
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) reports that member Craig Knock passed away on 27 December 2009. He was a leader in the field of erosion control, landscaping and hydroseeding, and he was only one of three professionals in South Dakota to become a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC). He specialized in reclamation of various mines and oil fields. We extend our sympathies to his family and friends. ID:
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SOIL Fund Raises $4650 at EC10
03/09/2010
The Charitable Fund of IECA, Save Our International Land, held a silent auction at EC10. The auction raised $4650 and featured unique items generously donated by members with all proceeds benefiting the SOIL Fund. The grand prize item was a Tommy Silt Fence Machine donated by Tom Carpenter, CPESC, which went to Jules St. Laurent for $3000. ID:
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Geo-Frontiers 2011 Abstracts Deadline Extended to March 15
03/09/2010
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 conference organizers have announced an extension to the abstract submission deadline. Abstracts will now be accepted through 15 March 2010. ID:
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$2.4million Geosynthetic Centre of Excellence launched in QLD
03/05/2010
Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry Richard Marles today launched a $2.4million research centre that will investigate ways to contain potentially hazardous leaks from mine waste, domestic tips, tank farms and dams. Australian manufacturer Geofabrics Australasia has privately funded the centre, which will test the chemical reactivity, UV resistance and friction properties of materials used to line waste facilities. ID:
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Earthmate Joins Geosynthetica
03/04/2010
Geosynthetica welcomes Earthmate Geosynthetics! Earthmate has joined Geosynthetica as a Silver Underwriter. The Hong Kong-based company offers geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), woven geotextiles, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes, geogrids and grass pavers. Learn more about the company on its Geosynthetica profile page. ID:
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Tailings and Mine Waste '10 Abstracts
03/04/2010
Tailings and Mine Waste '10 will take place in Vail, Colorado 17-20 October 2010. The event organizers--Colorado State University's Dept. of Civil and Env. Engineering--invite short abstracts from prospective authors through Monday, April 5. Key issues for this year's event include a focus on Containment Systems, including geosynthetic liners, composite liner systems, leak detection and leachate collection, groundwater protection, and water management. Detailed guidelines and instructions are available in the call for papers. Download here in PDF. ID:
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Solar Power Membranes at the BioSphere II
03/04/2010
Solarmax Arizona has an experimental installation of their solar photovoltaic geomembrane strips on slopes at Biosphere II. The company has proposed placing their system on tailings piles as part of reclamation activities. The panels are impermeable, preventing erosion, while producing electricity. Solid panels are bonded to geomembrane. ID:
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EcoPerspectives on a Nuclear France
03/04/2010
The EcoPerspectives blog on the French nuclear industry has published a piece about La Manche Storage Center (CSM) for essentially short-lived waste of “low”- and intermediate-level radioactivity. One of the reports was on the advisability of installing a more durable cover over the waste. The next annual surveillance reports must evaluate the rate of infiltration through the geomembrane now over the waste. Read more. ID:
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First EREC Newsletter of 2010
03/04/2010
The January/February 2010 newsletter from the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) is now available in PDF. This issue includes a list of conference and seminar opportunities for the year, updates on European nations' renewable energy target status, "road maps" for meeting targest in some nations, and much more. ID:
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Solmax Announces Another Major Mining Contract
03/04/2010
From its Canadian based factory, Solmax International will supply about 9 million square meters of factory-assembled PVC geomembrane panels for a major mining company's operations. To put this volume of material into perspective, the complete body of geomembrane sold would be able to cover an area roughly equivalent to 2,250 soccer fields! The manufacturing will take place over a nine-month period. ID:
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March GSI Courses and Exams
03/03/2010
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), Folsom, Pennsylvania will be holding its next GSI Short Courses on March 22 and 23. A certification exam will also be offered on March 24. The opportunities are: "Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Liner and Cover Design," March 22; "Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Geosynthetics Installation," March 23; and the Examination for Inspector Certification, March 24. Read more about these events and download a registration brochure. ID:
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