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Counting raindrops in Thar
09/02/2010
Zahra Ali, writing for the Express Tribune (and International Herald Tribune), writes on water shortages for people living in the Thar Desert, which bridges India and Pakistan. Wells are their only source of water and the water table is declining by 11% each year. Health problems are increasing since most of the water available is saline. Rainwater harvesting with geomembrane containment is part of a new answer. Engro Polymer and Chemical Limited (EPCL) is providing the materials.   ID: 5552
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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: 5551
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GWMS Advanced Registration Deadline: September 10
09/01/2010
The Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is a bienniel, global gathering of specialists from within and industries intersecting with waste management. Take advantage of this international networking opportunity. Learn from industry leaders. Listen to an exciting keynote address, tour the United States’ first landfill solar energy cover system, and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the exhibit hall. Register by September 10 to save on registration. Use code AA13 when registering to receive the discounted pricing.   ID: 5550
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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: 5549
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ESCN Update
08/31/2010
The latest broadcast from Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's episode includes stories on a stream bank stabilization workshop, the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Facebook milestone, pollutions violations, and an expert tip of the week from Jesse Pritts on "Where Is Your Stormwater Going?" Watch the broadcast online.   ID: 5545
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Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium Announces Special Greenhouse Gas Session
08/31/2010
Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS), an international forum for the presentation of peer-reviewed applied and fundamental research and case studies on waste management, announces a new special session: "Applicability of USEPA Greenhouse Gas Rules to Landfills," to be held October 4 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. Learn more.   ID: 5546
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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: 5547
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Latest News from Global Synthetics
08/30/2010
The latest newsletter from Australia-based Global Synthetics includes a number of interesting articles, such as the debut of Propex's ArmorMax turf reinforcement mats in the Australian market, managing stormwater at the country's largest airport, the use of ACEGrid geogrids for strong earth reinforcement and storm protection in New Zealand, and much more. Download a copy of the newsletter here (PDF).   ID: 5541
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WSJ: Coal Ash Pollution in Groundwater Grows
08/30/2010
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that more U.S. coal ash disposal facilities are revealing contaminated water sources, both potable and surface water. Arsenic and other heavy metals have been discovered. The Journal has cited a study conducted by the Sierra Club, Earthjustice and the Environmental Integrity Project. The study reveals 39 polluted sites across 21 states and is available here (PDF).   ID: 5539
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Lothar Bestmann, Inventor of Sustainable Waterways Construction Measures, Turns 80
08/27/2010
Mr. Bestmann, a Hydraulic Engineer with a green thumb, is recognized for pioneering the use of synthetic geotextiles on major marine construction applications in the 1960s, as well as his later inventions of numerous methods for addressing construction, habitat, and water quality on waterways, including specialized use of biodegradable materials to aid plant establishment. In addition to holding patents for many innovations such as floating breakwaters, artificial habitat islands, revegetation modules, and nutrient removal systems, Mr. Bestmann provided planning and design consultation globally through his firm until his retirement. Beginning over 20 years ago, he was tapped by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide international technology transfer to assist in the adoption of engineering and construction practices compatible with sustainable water and habitat management.   ID: 5529
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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: 5530
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Geotubes Fixing Finland's Lake Gallträsk
08/27/2010
Lake Gallträsk, situated 15km west of Helsinki, used to be a popular recreational area with beaches and clear water. Unfortunately, it has suffered from major strain caused by habitation and industry. The lake is now being cleaned with a dredging program that it is utilizing Geotubes from TenCate. Roughly 26,000 m3 of silt will be removed from a 2 hectare area and pumped into a network of 12 Geotubes. To date, the lake's oxygen level is responding very favorably to the treatment.   ID: 5531
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