Date Written: 5/13/2008 Alaska's Great Challenge Erosion has been severe in Alaska, at times forcing the move of entire communities. The state is now working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide new seawalls, such as the $3.3 million riprap wall project in Kivalina. It is hoped that this extensive seawall construction program is just the first of many coastal erosion control operations throughout the state. More federal funds are needed, though. continued:  http://www.fortmilltimes.com/124/story/161166.html   Keywords: erosion control coastal defenses protection United States Army Corps of Engineers USACE water hydrological engineering riprap geotextiles underlay Kivalina government seawalls construction Alaska Alaskan n2804 GSA News ID: 2804

Date Written: 5/13/2008 Largest. Fine. Ever. New York State has raised its bar for fines, slapping the developer of a $70 million project with a $100,000 fine for stormwater violations. It's the largest single fine issued by the state, and once again underscores how no matter how wide the net of stormwater education is cast, there will still be developers who do not establish enough oversight. continued:  http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2008/2008-05-12-091.asp   Keywords: New York State stormwater fines erosion control recreation construction silt fences sediment education developers sub- contractors n2805 GSA News ID: 2805

Date Written: 5/13/2008 ASTM Updates After a short respite, ASTM Updates have been reinstated on geosynthetica.net. Click the link below to catch up on ASTM standards revisions and reapprovals as well as work items to existing and new standards from Mid April to mid May. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/news/ASTMupdates04_08.asp   Keywords: ASTM Updates standards revisions reapprovals work items n2806 separation filtration containment erosion control stabilization reinforcement drainage agriculture aquaculture construction engineering recreation mining transportation waste management water management GSA News ID: 2806

Date Written: 5/13/2008 Nonwovens Industry The May 2008 digital issue of Nonwovens Industry is currently available online. This month’s features include: 26th Annual Expo-in-Print - A special section featuring highlights from the following advertisers including select products, technologies and services; Changing Lifestyles Challenge AI Market; and Techtextil North America review – Show brings industry veterans and newcomers to Atlanta. continued:  http://nonwovensindustry.texterity.com/nonwovensindustry/200805/?sub_id=EAkAydDamYxSa   Keywords: May 2008 digital issue Nonwovens Industry online features 26TH ANNUAL EXPO-IN-PRINT products technologies services TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA REVIEW Atlanta n2807 drainage separation filtration GSA News ID: 2807

Date Written: 5/12/2008 Beach Plan Scuppered The Sconset Beach Preservation Fund in Nantucket, Massachusetts has scuppered a $23 million notice of intent to conduct beach renourishment operations. The plan would involve dredging and redepositing the dredged sand on eroding coastline. Officials are now awaiting new proposals to improve shoreline retention. continued:  http://www.ack.net/SBPF050808.html   Keywords: Sconsent Beach Preservation Fund Nantucket Massachusetts erosion control coastline dredged dredging renourishment shoreline coastal plans government water n2798 GSA News ID: 2798

Date Written: 5/12/2008 EC Education in Knoxville The Water Quality Forum, a multi-discpline organization dedicated to improving water quality in Knox County, Tennessee, has been educating subcontractors about construction site erosion and sediment controls. This is important to the integrity of basic site controls, such as silt fence, especially when truckloads of materials are being brought in and potentially being driven over the controls. KnoxNews reports. continued:  http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/may/10/subcontractors-learn-about-erosion-control/   Keywords: Water Quality Forum Knox County Knoxville Tennessee construction site erosion control sediment subcontracting silt fencing fences recreation subcontractors n2799 GSA News ID: 2799

Date Written: 5/12/2008 IFU on the CWA Chris Petersen, president of the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU), testified before a Congressional committee last month regarding the Clean Water Act. IFU's position is that concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) should not only have to post bonds to cover any future cleanup costs and have a manure storage closure plan. CAFOs have come under increased scrutiny in the absence of manure controls and the long-term cleanup costs associated with them. continued:  http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=125738   Keywords: Chris Petersen Iowa Farmers Union IFU United States US Congress congressional committee government Clean Water Act concentrated animal feeding operatiosn CAFOs environmental cleanup agriculture waste containment management lagoons liners lining n2800 GSA News ID: 2800

Date Written: 5/12/2008 Manure Management Webcast ThePoultrySite reports that a manure management webcast will be offered on May 16. The market-based presentations, which will include three one-hour sessions, focus on topics such as gaining carbon credits through capturing methane with covered lagoons and digesters. The seminar is hosted by the Livestock and Poultry Environmental (LPE) Learning Center. continued:  http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/14864/manure-management-webcast-coming-soon   Keywords: ThePoultrySite agriculture manure waste management containment methane harvesting conversion Livestock seminars agriculture Poultry Environmental LPE Learning Center lagoons covers digesters n2801 GSA News ID: 2801

Date Written: 5/12/2008 LLDPE in the Lead The Montmorency Oscoda Alpena Solid Waste Management Authority Board in Michigan needs to cap a waste cell. Initial feelings were to use only clay as a temporary bandage; but the board is now leaning towards a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) cap in order to provide a longer-term solution and leachate control. continued:  http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/501383.html?nav=5004   Keywords: Montmorency Oscoda Alpena Solid Waste Management Authority Board Michigan LLDPE linear low density polyethylene leachate containment drainage n2802 GSA News ID: 2802

Date Written: 5/12/2008 Indian Market DuPont Building Innovations has substantially increased its product offerings in the Indian architectural and landscaping market, including geotextiles for root barriers and plastic grids for the creation of vegetated, porous paving. continued:  http://www.azobuild.com/news.asp?newsID=5470   Keywords: DuPont Building Innovations Indian market growth geotextiles porous paving blocks vegeation recreation landscaping drainage root barriers control erosion sediment plastic grids n2797 GSA News ID: 2797

Date Written: 5/11/2008 Mid-East Capacity Increases Modern Plastics reports that at the 23rd World Petrochemical Conference in Houston (April 2008), a representative of Chemical Market Associates forecasts a doubling of Middle Eastern ethylene capacity by 2012 to meet global production demands, including in geosynthetics manufacturer. continued:  http://modplas.com/inc/mparticle.php?section=firstlook&thefilename=firstlook05012008_04   Keywords: Modern Plastics Mid-East Middle Eastern 23rd World Petrochemical Conference in Houston Texas TX Chemical Market Associates increase ethylene capacity global production manufacturing feedstock demands growth geosynthetics manufacture n2796 GSA News ID: 2796

Date Written: 5/9/2008 Residents Want Liner In Millsboro, Delaware, a proposed carbon-injection system for the generating units at a power plant is being greeted with concern from area residents. The carbon injection should remove mercury for air emissions: a good thing; but the mercury then must be mixed with fly ash: the concern. Residents would be more comfortable, they say, if the on-site landfill had a liner or cover. continued:  http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080508/NEWS01/805080429/1002   Keywords: Millsboro Delaware DE carbon-injection fly ash landfills waste management emissions mercury pollutions soils containment liners lining covers caps capping Department Natural Resources Environmental Control NRG energy electricity power plants n2793 GSA News ID: 2793

Date Written: 5/9/2008 Landfill Reclamation, Clovis Style The landfill in Cloivs, California is going through a reclamation process. Only, unlike other celebrated remediation projects, this one is not looking to transform the site into a new use. Rather, they are reclaiming waste stored for a long time in unlined cells and moving to lined cells. The process is allowing them to extend the facilities life while simultaneously mitigating long-term environmental risk. continued:  http://www.mswmanagement.com/mw_0805_clovis.html   Keywords: landfills Clovis California reclamation remediation soils cleanup waste containment sorting liners lining lined geomembranes drainage MSW Municipal Solid Waste magazines n2794 GSA News ID: 2794

Date Written: 5/9/2008 Focus on EC The May issue of CE News is the publication's annual Buyer's Guide, but there is also article content. One of the "Focus On" sections is for erosion control. The wrap-up includes associations, resources and events; and the editors have included links to other erosion control content. Their oversight, however, is in neglecting to include geosindex's interactive erosion control product data (found at http://www.geosindex.com/astm_erosion.asp). continued:  http://cenews.com/article.asp?id=2834   Keywords: magazines CE News Buyer's Guide erosion control associations resources events conferences geosindex product data n2795 GSA News ID: 2795

Date Written: 5/8/2008 From MSW: Dewatering Tubes The May 2008 issue of Municipal Sewer & Water looks at dewatering operations in the city of Lebanon, Tennessee. The article appears on pages 50 and 51 of the online reader and focuses on how the city's sewer department needed a way to more quickly dewater sludge. The new passive system used three 60 x 100 ft geosynthetic tubes. continued:  http://www.mswmag.com/ezine/2008/05/   Keywords: Municipal Sewer Water magazines dewatering geotextiles geosynthetics tubes geotubes Lebanon Tennessee sewage waste management drainage filtration water wastewater passive systems articles public works n2791 GSA News ID: 2791

Date Written: 5/8/2008 Update: GeoAfrica 2009 The Geosynthetics Interest Group of South Africa (GIGSA), a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), has posted an updated First Announcement regarding GeoAfrica 2009. The conference will be the first African regional conference on geosynthetics and will be held 2 - 4 September 2009 in Cape Town. Visit GIGSA or view the announcement PDF for more information. continued:  http://www.gigsa.org   Keywords: Geosynthetics Interest Group South Africa GIGSA International Geosynthetics Society IGS GeoAfrica 2009 1st First African Regional Conferences Cape Town events industry n2792 GSA News ID: 2792

Date Written: 5/7/2008 In Search of a Superfund Label A top environmental official in California is pushing for a Rialto site to be designated as a Superfund site, due to extensive percholate pollution concerns. The 160-acre site hosted defense contractors and fireworks operations for six decades. California would dearly welcome the federal cleanup dollars now. Water cleanup and replacement aid has already been requested. continued:  http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_C_perch06.41589f0.html   Keywords: United States Environmental Protection Agency US EPA Rialto California Superfund environmental pollution cleanup water waste percholate plume industrial capping caps government n2787 GSA News ID: 2787

Date Written: 5/7/2008 Solmax's Specialized Geomembranes Solmax offers specialized geomembranes made from a PVC compound containing plasticizers based of ethylene and elvaloy (EIA). The geomembranes are reinforced with a polyester screen for enhanced mechanical properties. This specialization enables them to be used for long exposure to high temperatures, hydrocarbons and UV rays. Read more about them. continued:  http://www.solmax.com/index.php?module=CMS&func=view&id=80   Keywords: Solmax Geosynthetics geomembranes PVC plasticizers ethylene elvaloy EIA containment primary secondary high temperatures hydrocarbons containment waste oil UV rays exposure long term long-term n2788 GSA News ID: 2788

Date Written: 5/7/2008 EC Education Online Erosion Control Blanket offers a suite of educational videos on its website. The video player plays within ECB's site--so no download necessary--and offers information on erosion, BMPs, installation practices, ECB tools, tricks & tips. Watch them online. continued:  http://www.erosioncontrolblanket.com/education.aspx   Keywords: ErosionControlBlanket erosion sediment control blankets ecbs bmps best management practices education online videos installation n2789 GSA News ID: 2789

Date Written: 5/7/2008 ESCN Update The latest broadcast from Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's stories include North American Green's new fiber matrix, the US Army Corps of Engineers endorsement of geosynthetic-reinforcement for levees, water harvesting systems, and education for local construction industries. Watch it online. continued:  http://www.escn.tv   Keywords: Land Water magazines Erosion Sediment Control Network ESCN.tv North American Green HydraCM fiber matrix United Stories US Army Corps of Engineers geogrids geotextiles geosynthetic-reinforcement geosynthetics reinforcement levees water dams harvesting systems education construction n2790 GSA News ID: 2790

Date Written: 5/6/2008 Engineering Demand in Mining Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper reports that Canada's skyrocketing demand in energy and mining sectors is producing a hard-to-fill order for engineering and technical services. The Canadian mining industry is thought to need 92,000 more professionals by 2017, many of them engineers and engineering technologists. These projects require significant environmental controls, access roads and remediation readiness too. continued:  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080505.edu-engJobsMain-0505/BNStory/education/home   Keywords: Canada Alberta mining energy sectors construction development gold diamonds transportation roads engineering jobs engineers civil containment waste n2781 GSA News ID: 2781

Date Written: 5/6/2008 From Bad to Worse The news for the Countrywide Landfill in Stark County, Ohio has been bleak for the past year. An underground fire has been the subject of much debate. But while damage has not been detected to the bottom liner, the emergency cap installed over 35 of the site's 88 acres (to control odor from the fires) has torn and spilled leachate. continued:  http://www.ohio.com/news/18542224.html   Keywords: Countrywide waste landfills Stark County Akron Ohio containment geomembranes installation caps capping failure leachate spilled drainage n2782 GSA News ID: 2782

Date Written: 5/6/2008 Maine's Secondary Concern The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP), working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), has brought a hefty $157,000 fine against a company for Clean Water Act violations. One of the primary failings at the oil storage facilities has been inadequately maintained secondary containment liners. continued:  http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6f50a0c193990c158525743d0063c4fe?OpenDocument   Keywords: Maine Department of Environmental Protection MEDEP United States Agency US EPA fines government containment secondary oil fuel storage protection erosion control water n2783 GSA News ID: 2783

Date Written: 5/6/2008 IECA Papers Online The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has posted papers from its EC08 event online for members to download. Visit the IECA home page and look under news for the link "EC08 Conference Proceedings Available Online for IECA Members." continued:  http://www.ieca.org   Keywords: International Erosion Control Association IECA EC08 events conferences abstracts online resources n2784 GSA News ID: 2784

Date Written: 5/6/2008 $1.3 Million Fine for Carlsbad A Carlsbad, New Mexico landfill has received a $1.3 million fine from the New Mexico Environment Department for accepting improper waste. The facility, which attempted to ban NMED staff from inspection, has accepted (and failed to properly cover) asbestos and hazardous waste, in violation of its permit. continued:  http://www.currentargus.com/ci_9163673   Keywords: Carlsbad New Mexico Environment Department NMED inspection asbestos hazardous waste containment n2785 GSA News ID: 2785

Date Written: 5/6/2008 Victorian Aquaculture Goals The state of Victoria, Australia had its aquaculture industry gutted in 2004 when fee increases on operations caused a number of businesses to close or move to other states with stronger aquaculture councils. Now, Australia's government is trying to bring business back and triple the size of Victoria's industry to $60 million. It's currently the country's smallest at only 3% of national production. continued:  http://business.theage.com.au/aquaculture-production-strategy-smells-a-bit-fishy-to-some/20080504-2av9.html   Keywords: Victoria Australia aquaculture agriculture operations businesses government programs markets growth n2786 GSA News ID: 2786

Date Written: 5/5/2008 Recreational Development In Beverly, Massachusetts, lead-contaminated soil presented the city with an opportunity to use state grant money to develop a youth center. A geotextile separation layer was installed and two feet of clean soil has been placed atop. The new youth center includes a skate park, ball fields and much more. continued:  http://www.wickedlocal.com/beverly/sports/x1804953140   Keywords: Beverly Massachusetts geotextiles separation recreation landscaping development construction landscapes installation state grants n2777 GSA News ID: 2777

Date Written: 5/5/2008 Update from New Orleans The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure have presented five potential designs for storm surge protection at Lake Borgne. The gate and levee protection system would guard the Industrial Canal. Geotextiles and earthen levees are a leading design candidate. continued:  http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/frontpage/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1209793235219220.xml&coll=1   Keywords: United States Army Corps of Engineers USACE Shaw Environmental & and Infractructure water dams levees geotextiles Industrial Canals coastal defense protection civil engineering hydraulic hydrological Lake Borgne n27778 GSA News ID: 2778

Date Written: 5/5/2008 Mining Cleanup Tax In Florida, a higher tax will be placed on phosphate companies to encourage quicker closure of former gypsum operations. Florida has a long successful gypsum mining industry, but its environmental legacy is not nearly as admirable. Significant cleanup and capping are required for operations dating back decades. The Ledger article includes an interesting close-up photo of a geomembrane being seamed. continued:  http://www.theledger.com/article/20080502/NEWS/805020410/1004   Keywords: Florida gypsum mining environmental caps capping containment waste cleanup clean-up taxes government funding protection geomembranes drainage acid rock runoff n2779 GSA News ID: 2779

Date Written: 5/5/2008 PCB Waste Seeks Home The Fox River cleanup in Wisconsin, which has been profiled in engineering publications such as Geosynthetics, now needs to find a final destination for its PCB-contaminated material. Waste Management has applied for an application to dispose the material at its Ridgeview Landfill, but opposition is greeting this decision. The $390 million project has yet to choose burial sites for the dredged material. continued:  http://www.htrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080504/MAN0101/805040433/1984   Keywords: Fox River cleanup environmental water containment waste Wisconsin PCB-contaminated soils sediments caps capping United States Environmental Protection Agency USEPA US EPA landfills geomembrane liners drainage leachate collection recirculation n2780 GSA News ID: 2780

Date Written: 5/2/2008 Corps Pushes on Levee The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) wants to raise the St. Charles Parish levee from 13 ft to 18 ft. The design change was revealed this week, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. A 30-day comment period has begun. Design issues are available on the Corps regional website. continued:  http://www.nolaenvironmental.gov   Keywords: United States Army Corps of Engineers USACE St. Charles Parish levees water reinforcement erosion control New Orleans dams Hurricane Katrina disaster response recovery environmental protection coastal defenses n2775 GSA News ID: 2775

Date Written: 5/2/2008 Fiberweb Sells Bidim Unit United Kingdom-based Fiberweb Plc has sold its Brazil-based Bidim unit to Mexichem SAB de CV, which is a division of Mexichem. The $32 million cash deal will help reduce debt for Fiberweb Plc and boost Mexichem's product line offerings. Bidim manufacturers nonwoven geotextiles. Fiberweb in the United States continues to manufacture nonwoven geotextiles and erosion control materials. continued:  http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=63451699663239   Keywords: United Kingdom Brazil United States Bidim Fiberweb Plc Mexichem SAV de CV nonwoven geotextiles erosion control construction business manufacturing deals m&a mergers acquisitions n2776 GSA News ID: 2776

Date Written: 5/1/2008 National Public Works Week The American Public Works Association (APWA) will hold its National Public Works Week May 18 - 24. APWA encourages public works agencies and professionals to take the opportunity to make their stories known in their communities. Look for APWA's top ten professionals in public works list too. A "how-to" guide of action for the week is available through a series of pages at the association's website. continued:  http://www.apwa.net/About/npww/2008/   Keywords: American Public Works Association APWA National Week societies agencies professional recognition education opportunities n2774 GSA News ID: 2774

Date Written: 4/30/2008 CAFOs Under Fire The concentrated (or confined) animal feeding operations (CAFOs) movement may be reaching a critical stage of development and opposition. As they proliferate, so does research against the way they've been designed and built. The Washington Post has published a piece regarding the independent Pew Center research about CAFO problems; and another group has noted current designs cost up to $4.1 billion in remediation costs due to improper standards in construction and monitoring. continued:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/29/AR2008042902602.html   Keywords: Washington Post agriculture containment waste CAFOs concentrated confined animal feeding operations runoff erosion control ecnomics dairies dairy cattle pigs swine hogs manure management remediation environmental Pew Center Union of Concerned Scientists food economy construction monitoring quality assurance CQA n2766 GSA News ID: 2766

Date Written: 4/30/2008 BSI's 2008 Eurocodes The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published its 2008 Eurocodes Brochure. The multisection PDF addresses structural concerns in building such as geotechnical testing and construction in seismic zones. View the informational document here. continued:  http://www.bsigroup.com/upload/Standards%20&%20Publications/BrochureDownload/pdfs/Eurocodes_2008_brochure.pdf   Keywords: British Standards Institute BSI 2008 Eurocodes Brochure publications standards geotechnical testing BS EN 1997-2:2007 Eurocode 7 Geotechnical design Ground investigation and testing labortory field planning tests standards specifications british standards institute BSI European CEN designers public authorities government agencies groundwater water sampling soil rock n2772 GSA News ID: 2772

Date Written: 4/30/2008 TenCate Announces 1Q Earning Dutch-based Royal TenCate announced its 1Q 2008 earnings late Tuesday, April 29. The company's net was up 22% over the previous year's 1Q, but it missed analysts' expectations. Still, the full-year EPS forecast seems strong. US-based TenCate Geosynthetics is part of Royal TenCate's global network. continued:  http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=63451699645564   Keywords: TenCate Mirafi North American European markets geosynthetics artificial grass reinforcement erosion control geotextile tubes geotubes quarterly results n2771 GSA News ID: 2771

Date Written: 4/30/2008 Mining in Australia Delegates have gathered in Australia to discuss ways by which the country can manage and sustain its breakneck boom in mining. Resource exploration, environmental stewdardship, and long-term infrastructure development are key topics. Australia's Premier Mike Rann opened the event by noting the mining industry could be a dominant interest for the next 100 years. continued:  http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23621941-913,00.html   Keywords: South Australia mining environmental remediation stewardship construction Mike Rann exploration infrastructure containment capping containment caps redevelopment transporation brownfields erosion control drainage n2767 GSA News ID: 2767

Date Written: 4/30/2008 NC Beaches Are Eroding North Carolina has been one of the most active erosion and sediment control enforcement states. However, beach erosion remains a murky area for regulation, oversight and acceptable solutions. Sandbags are permitted. That's it. Harder structures are being lobbied for. It's unfortunate that the Star News feature on the debate did not even recognize geotextile tubes, which have been extremely effective in many regions. continued:  http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20080428/ARTICLE/804280341/0/SPORTS   Keywords: North Carolina beach erosion control geotextile tubes geotubes sediment nourishment sand coastal water waterfront development protection jetties jetty groins hard armor armour soft n2768 GSA News ID: 2768

Date Written: 4/30/2008 McMillen Opens McMillen Field in Antioch, Illinois is a 12-acre site of athletic fields built atop a former landfill. A high school is sited nearby and uses electricity generated by the methane harvesting system beneath the site's cap. The school district estimates it saves $100,000 per year on the power and the electricity it sells back into the grid. All the fields are now opening. It's another example of beneficial end use redevelopement done right. continued:  http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/news/920449,5_1_WA29_MCMILLEN_S1.article   Keywords: McMillen Field Antioch Illinois landfills waste containment barrier caps capping remediation redevelopment beneficial end use schools methane markets harvesting power generation recreation n2769 GSA News ID: 2769

Date Written: 4/30/2008 EC Blankets Needed Livingston Parish in Louisiana may add erosoin control blankets and gentler slopes to development regulations. Erosion and sediment runoff from construction has been an on-going problem. The lack of erosion control blankets was brought up at a parish council meeting; and the committee added the debate to next week's meeting. continued:  http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/suburban/18354059.html   Keywords: Livingston Parish Louisiana erosion control blankets construction site runoff sediment development regulations codes building n2770 GSA News ID: 2770

Date Written: 4/30/2008 ESCN Update The latest episode of Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's stories include the US Environmental Protection Agency's (US EPA) P3 Award Winners, the importance of QDOR, and streambank restoration. Watch it online today. continued:  http://www.escn.tv   Keywords: Land and Water magazines erosion sediment control network escn.tv us environmental proteciton agency US EPA P3 Awards winners QDOR databases management streambank restoration remediation Kikko Net Laser Technology n2773 GSA News ID: 2773

Date Written: 4/29/2008 UK Farm Issues So often the news on rainfall runoff is centered on urban areas; and so often the news regarding herd sizes and managing manure focuses on the United States. But the United Kingdom is dealing with these issues too. Writer Olivia Cooper points out that runoff from hard surfaces on farms can amount to 865 litres per year. And new regulations on slurry storage are prompting serious upgrades to facilities, from drainage to containment to power generation. continued:  http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/29/110320/how-to-expand-your-slurry-storage-to-meet-new-nvz-regulations.html   Keywords: rainfall runoff drainage containment erosion control urban rural water agriculture United kingdom regulations government Olivia Cooper methane harvesting power generation electricity slurry storage manure management n2761 GSA News ID: 2761

Date Written: 4/29/2008 TenCate To Report Results Royal Ten Cate N.V.'s first quarter results are expected to continue the strong trend seen in the fourth quarter and boosted by recent acquisitions, although some analysts said there was low visibility on how the company performed this quarter. The North American geosynthetics market remains difficult, however, reports Thomson Financial. continued:  http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2008/04/28/afx4940837.html   Keywords: TenCate Mirafi North American European markets geosynthetics artificial grass reinforcement erosion control geotextile tubes geotubes quarterly results n2764 GSA News ID: 2764

Date Written: 4/29/2008 Expansion: Denied The Lemons Landfill in Dexter, Missouri has been denied in its initial expansion permit. Operators estimate that the current site has up to eight years of space left, aided in part by recycling endeavors and waste restrictions. Lemons actually accepted less in 2007 than in 2006. Officials denied the permit due to concerns over the liner-quality soil. Lemons will next attempt to prove that the geosynthetic liner and the clay liner will be sufficient to meet permitting standards. continued:  http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/865/public/news898112.html   Keywords: Lemons Landfills Dexter Missouri waste containment clay liner soils gcls geomembranes drainage leachate permitting expansion water quality n2763 GSA News ID: 2763

Date Written: 4/29/2008 The "P" Word Is Dead Perhaps the hottest topic in California legislation this year has been the proposed peripheral canal. Even the word "peripheral" became a term one might object to. The ambitious, $4 billion bonding bill that would have run a canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and delivered water to Southern California has been shelved. More reports are still expected; but for now the water conveyance scheme is dead. continued:  http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/899623.html   Keywords: water canals design conveyance conservation irrigation drought Southern Northern California Los Angeles Sacramento San Joaquin Valley Delta containment drainage distribution agriculture construction bonding government legislation bonding bonds Governor gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger n2765 GSA News ID: 2765

Date Written: 4/29/2008 Play Ball! The Minnesota Twins are constructing a new riverfront stadium in Minneapolis, but to do so they must remove a considerable amount of contaminated soil. Waste Management Inc. has acquired the proper permits for removing and landfilling the material. The Minnesota Public Radio news item on the matter does not detail the pollutants but does not that they require burial with a protective liner. continued:  http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/28/soilcleanup/   Keywords: waste containment minnesota twins minneapolis waste management inc. recreation urban development sports stadiums construction n2762 GSA News ID: 2762

Date Written: 4/28/2008 UAE Project Some of the world's most impressive construction is occurring in the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) is progressing on an extensive project to create tourism and high-end residential islands. The $3 billion project will conclude in 2020. Until then, pieces of it will be phased in. Gulf News reports that TenCate Geosynthetics has been key to the development of retaining walls at some of the project's resorts. continued:  http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10208942.html   Keywords: TenCate Geosynthetics Middle East United Arab Emirates UAE Abu Dhabi Gulf News tourism dredging developments construction reinforcement segmental retaining walls SRWs MSEs mechanically stabilized earth geogrids n2757 GSA News ID: 2757

Date Written: 4/28/2008 Geosynthetic Data Stay current with the latest reported geosynthetic data at geosindex.com. The interactive tables allow you to sort numbers and highlight products. Find the materials that will fit your project specifications and the suppliers who can deliver them to you on time. continued:  http://www.geosindex.com   Keywords: geosynthetics data geosindex.com free materials testing specifications standards geotextiles geomembranes clay liners gcls drainage products erosion control reinforcement separation filtration CEN ISO n2758 GSA News ID: 2758

Date Written: 4/28/2008 Trump Plays On Donald Trump's extensive landfill-to-golf project in New Jersey is slowing moving, but moving forward it seems. Trump has said he will invest roughly $35 million of his own money and is raising money from other sources. An expected $350 million in the course-and-condo site is needed before it opens. A methane-gas collection system has been installed and liner repairs for leachate control have been made. continued:  http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergenpolitics/18310459.html?c=y&page=1   Keywords: Donald Trump New Jersey landfills waste construction beneficial end use caps capping golf recreation erosion control drainage methane collection harvesting developments mixed use n2755 GSA News ID: 2755

Date Written: 4/28/2008 USACE Supports Geosynthetic Use The latest release on geosynthetics from the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) reports on the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) support for geosynthetic performance in levee construction and reinforcement. Read the full release here. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/news/IFAI_LeveeRelease.asp   Keywords: IFAI Industrial Fabrics Association International United States Army Corps of Engineers USACE geosynthetics reinforcement construction soft soils separation erosion control drainage consolidation levees water dams containment protection coastal defenses beaches floods n2760 GSA News ID: 2760

Date Written: 4/28/2008 Summer (Construction) Begins In Arlington, Massachusetts, the summer road projects are already underway. Geogrid reinforcement is being installed in key stretches of pavement, vapor barriers are being installed near contaminated soils, and significant drainage improvements are being made. It's a situation soon to be seen all over the United States. continued:  http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/town_info/x1632306438   Keywords: Arlington Massachusetts transportation geogrids reinforcement pavements roads roadways drainage contaminated soils United States vapor barriers installation n2754 GSA News ID: 2754

Date Written: 4/28/2008 GeoAmericas Free Papers geosynthetica's Lara Costa has posted a wrap-up and abstracts from GeoAmericas 2008. These pages deliver conference images, a summary of events and links to free papers from the event (courtesy of IFAI, publisher of the full conference proceedings). Check out Lara's review and the significant conference papers posted here for free. See the links to those pages on the abstracts page. Full proceedings may be acquired from the IFAI Bookstore. continued:  http://geosynthetica.net/calendar/GeoAmericas/08_conference_review.asp   Keywords: lara costa geosynthetica.net IFAI industrial fabrics association international mexico cancun geoamericas 2008 conferences reviews papers geosynthetics transportation waste mining agriculture aquaculture erosion control recreation separation reinforcement filtration n2756 GSA News ID: 2756

Date Written: 4/28/2008 North American Green Introduces HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix North American Green has introduced the HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix, the mid-level product in the company's HydraMatriCx line of straw/cotton-fiber, hydraulic erosion control products. HydraCM was developed in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cotton Incorporated. Read more…. continued:  http://geosynthetica.net/news/NAGreen_HydraRelease.asp   Keywords: NAGreen NA Green North American Green erosion sediment control HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix HydraMatriCx straw/cotton straw cotton fibers hydraulic products United States Department of Agriculture USDA incorporated inc n2759 GSA News ID: 2759

Date Written: 4/25/2008 Geotextile One-Day Seminar in India Constru 2008 will be held in Mumbai in October. A key track will be the day-long seminar "Geotextiles in India: What Where and Why." It will examine worldwide trends in infrastructure, various products, latest developments, standards, specifications, future prospects in India and more. The Business Coordination House (BCH) of India is co-organizing the event. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/calendar.asp?search_key=c837   Keywords: Constru 2008 Mumbai October Indian market conferences seminars geotextiles in india what where and why construction separation infrastructure standards specifications Business Coordination House BCH Co-Ordination n2753 GSA News ID: 2753

Date Written: 4/25/2008 New from NA Green North American Green has introduced the HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix, the mid-level product in the company's HydraMatriCx line of straw/cotton-fiber, hydraulic erosion control products. HydraCM was developed in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cotton Incorporated. Learn more in the PDF release. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/news/NAGreen_HydraCM.pdf   Keywords: NAGreen NA Green North American Green erosion sediment control HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix HydraMatriCx straw/cotton straw cotton fibers hydraulic products United States Department of Agriculture USDA incorporated inc n2751 GSA News ID: 2751

Date Written: 4/25/2008 ASTM Update The D35 (08-02) Committee Ballot is now posted on the ASTM web site. To access the ballot, please go to http://myastm.astm.org and login. This will give you access to your personalized 'My ASTM' page. The minutes, rosters and agendas (where available) are also posted in this area. The meeting schedule is available by selecting the "Meetings & Symposia" link on your personalized 'My ASTM' page approximately two months prior to the next meeting. The ballot will be open and available on the web from APR 25, 2008 - MAY 26, 2008. All voting members are required to return ballots. Your ballot response is important to the committee in obtaining the required 60% return for a valid ballot. The return of ballots is a measure of a member's participation on a committee. It is critical that ASTM is notified of any changes to mailing and email addresses as soon as possible. This may be done by going to your 'My ASTM' page and selecting "Update your information". Alternatively, send corrections along with your member number to mailto:changes@astm.org or phone ASTM Customer Service at (610) 832- 9585 or fax at (610) 832-9555. continued:  http://myastm.astm.org   Keywords: ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics 08-02 Committee Ballots standards meetings conferences symposia symposiums testing specifications n2752 GSA News ID: 2752

Date Written: 4/24/2008 Two Courses from PGI The PVC Geomembrane Institute (PGI) is offering two new sessions of its "Constructing with GCLs and PVC Geomembranes" day-long short course. Sessions will be held June 17 in Columbus, Ohio and June 19 in Cambridge, Ontario. For more information, see the downloadable registration document. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/news/PGI_June08_Courses.doc   Keywords: pvc geomembranes gcls geosynthetics clay liners training courses short hydraulic engineering covers caps capping constructing with manufacturing design lagoons ponds containment runoff retention landfills waste aquaculture agriculture manure installation testing Cambridge Ontario Canada Columbus Ohio United States USA n2746 GSA News ID: 2746

Date Written: 4/24/2008 GeoTigers Defeat GeoDragons The Geo-Institute of ASCE held its student GeoCompetition at the March 2008 GeoCongress in New Orleans. Eleven teams competed with design papers and MSE-style installations in plywood boxes. This year's honors go to the LSU Tigers who edged out Drexel University's students. Dr. David J. Elton, North American Geosynthetics Society President, provides a review of the event. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/tech_docs/geocomp2008/geocompetition2008_review.asp   Keywords: Geo-Institute G-I GI ASCE GeoCompetition GeoCongress 2008 New Orleans Drexel University David Elton Dave NAGS North American Geosynthetics Society Grace Hsuan LSU Tigers Dragons conferences reviews n2749 GSA News ID: 2749

Date Written: 4/24/2008 Road Project in WV The city of Charleston, West Virginia allocated on Monday $612,000 for stabilizing a key stretch of road and riverbank in danger of collapsing. The money matches a $1 million federal grant from the US Army Corps of Engineers. New geotextile and riprap will be placed. The Corps has suggested more money may be available so long as the city can meet the 65/35 matching scheme. continued:  http://www.dailymail.com/News/200804240207   Keywords: Charleston West Virginia stabilization riverbanks streambanks water transportation reinforcement roads government grants funds United States US Army Corps of Engineers USACE construction riprap geotextiles underlay separation filtration n2750 GSA News ID: 2750

Date Written: 4/24/2008 BCH Update The latest newsletter from India's Business Coordination House (BCH) is available. The current issue includes a short article on the promise of geotextiles in the country's boom construction industry, economic and market statistics, and news of an October geotextiles seminar. Download the newsletter here or visit the BCH's website for more information. continued:  http://www.bch.in/pdfs/techtex_india_april_june_08.pdf   Keywords: BCH Business Coordination House Indian markets growth developments geotextiles geocomposites separation transportation conferences n2747 GSA News ID: 2747

Date Written: 4/24/2008 Greenroofs: Simply Put Greenroofs are becoming more common, both for their environmental and energy-saving appeal and for the simple layering concept. The former draws in the buyer; the latter the roofing companies. The Chicago Tribune gives a quick rundown of one installers approach from waterproofing membranes up to erosion control blankets. continued:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu-greenroof-boxapr24,1,1308760.story   Keywords: greenroofs greenroofings environmental energy filtration geotextiles geomembranes waterproofing erosion control drainage geocomposites construction mats blankets TRMs filter fabric n2748 GSA News ID: 2748

Date Written: 4/23/2008 Ag Buildings Iowa State University is studying the use of hoop buildings for cattle production. Hoop buildings, which often use fabric roofs, have been used in many hog operations, but they've been slow to be adapted for cattle and dairies. ISU is studying the effects on production for raising cattle in hoop building environments. So far, the results have been very positive. This includes the use of geotextile separation fabrics with limestone screenings on top. continued:  http://www.valleynewstoday.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19496688&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555139&rfi=6   Keywords: agriculture Iowa State University cattle beef raising farming farms dairies hoop buildings construction geotextiles separation fabrics flooring bedding n2743 GSA News ID: 2743

Date Written: 4/23/2008 Now in Land and Water The latest issue of Land and Water magazine includes a number of articles of interest to geosynthetics and erosion control. Jennifer Ellis of TenCate writes about rock dike construction and underwater installation of geotextiles; and Brian Baker writes on slope stabilization with Propex geotextiles. Other articles pertain to BMPs, drainage, pond development, and more. continued:  http://www.landandwater.com   Keywords: Land and Water magazines geosynthetics erosion control Jennifer Ellis TenCate Mirafi Brian Baker geotextiles underwater construction installation rock dikes BMPs sediment drainage pond development Propex n2744 GSA News ID: 2744

Date Written: 4/23/2008 ESCN Update The latest episode of Land and Water magazine's Erosion and Sediment Control News (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's broadcast includes stories on the largest water fine yet, IECA's Call for Presentations, PGI Short Courses and other topics. Watch it online. continued:  http://www.escn.tv   Keywords: Land and Water magazines erosion sediment control network escn.tv broadcasts online webcasts PVC Geomembranes Institute Constructing with GCLs PGI International Association IECA Call for Presentations water fines construction stormwater SWPPP CPESC n2745 GSA News ID: 2745

Date Written: 4/23/2008 Bega Valley Considers Reef Australia's Bega Valley is spending considerable time discussing new development opportunities. Particular attention is being paid to sustainability and how to keep sustainable issues in the minds of its residents going forward. One of the many suggestions for development includes a geotextile reef for the promotion not only of surfing but beach restoration. continued:  http://bega.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/real-solutions-from-ideas-forum/1228448.html   Keywords: Australia Bega Valley geotextiles waves reefs artificial sustainability environmental water n2741 GSA News ID: 2741

Date Written: 4/23/2008 Geomembranes in the UAE The United Arab Emirates is primarily a polymeric products importer, but the nation is now turning to a $175 billion, 10-year industrialization project that will establish a plastics production zone and new port. Part of the development plans include the manufacture of geomembranes. continued:  http://www.plastemart.com/plasticnews_desc.asp?news_id=12065&P=P   Keywords: geomembranes containment production manufacturers polymers polymeric products United Arab Emirates UAE ports developments imports exports business news n2742 GSA News ID: 2742

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: Sediment Retention Devices A system that can be used to test and compare sediment control products has been approved as a new ASTM International standard by Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. The standard, D 7351, Test Method for Determination of Sediment Retention Device Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1303   Keywords: testing comparative data compare sediment control products ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock standards D7351 Test Method for Determination of Sediment Retention Device Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications Subcommittee D18.25 Erosion and Sediment Control Technology n2733 GSA News ID: 2733

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: New D18 Chair Ronald J. Ebelhar, senior principal at H.C. Nutting Co. (a Terracon Company) in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been named the new chairman of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. The 900-member committee is responsible for more than 350 standards published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1271   Keywords: Ronald J. Ebelhar H.C. HC Nutting Company Co Terracon Company) Cincinnati Ohio chairs chairman chairmen ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock standards Annual Book of ASTM Standards n2734 GSA News ID: 2734

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: Vibrating Hammer Test Approved A new standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock is the result of requests from the Indiana Department of Transportation and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for an effective test method to cover the determination of the maximum dry unit weight and water content range for effective compaction of granular soils. D 7382, Test Methods for Determination of Maximum Dry Unit Weight and Water Content Range for Effective Compaction of Granular Soils Using a Vibrating Hammer, was developed by Subcommittee D18.03 on Texture, Plasticity and Density Characteristics of Soils. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1205   Keywords: ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock Indiana Department of Transportation IDOT US Bureau of Reclamation BuRec granular soils standards D7382 Test Methods for Determination of Maximum Dry Unit Weight and Water Content Range for Effective Compaction of Granular Soils Using a Vibrating Hammer Subcommittee D18.03 Texture Plasticity and Density Characteristics of Soils n2735 GSA News ID: 2735

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: Moisture-Holding Capacity for Fiber Mulches A new ASTM International standard, D 7367, Test Method for Determining Water Holding Capacity of Fiber Mulches for Hydraulic Planting, will provide a means of evaluating water holding capacity in fiber mulches. The standard has been developed by Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology, part of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1213   Keywords: ASTM International standards D7367 Test Method for Determining Water Holding Capacity of Fiber Mulches for Hydraulic Planting Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology Committee D18 on Soil and Rock n2736 GSA News ID: 2736

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: Test Method for RECPs A new ASTM International standard, D 7322, Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions, covers guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the effect of RECPs on seed germination and vegetation enhancement. The standard was developed by Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology, part of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1201   Keywords: ASTM International standards D7322 Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product RECP Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions guidelines requirements procedures seed germination vegetation enhancement Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology Committee D18 on Soil and Rock n2737 GSA News ID: 2737

Date Written: 4/22/2008 ASTM Update: Asperity Height Standard Proposal ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics invites all interested parties to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, WK15082, Specification for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes. continued:  http://69.7.224.88/viewnews.aspx?newsID=1204   Keywords: ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics standards WK15082 Specification for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes n2738 GSA News ID: 2738

Date Written: 4/22/2008 The Australian's Move The Australian, an internationally known newspaper that bills itself as Australia's only national broadsheet, is lauching its "Environment Series." The collection of nine special reports will cover all aspects of Climate Change and how it impacts Australia. The next report in the series will be "Recycling & Waste Management" and is slated for publication 31 May 2008. continued:  http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/   Keywords: Australian newspapers environmental reports articles news climate change recycling waste management n2739 GSA News ID: 2739

Date Written: 4/22/2008 Leonides Rules Forthcoming Dutch-owned concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) have been popping up all over the United States. Communities are quickly having to settle upon the appropriate stormwater regulations. In Leonides Township, Michigan, a new Dutch-owned cattle operation is to learn its stormwater rules shortly. Currently, the operation proposes to detain "dirty water"--including manure runoff--in three large geosynthetic-lined retention ponds. continued:  http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-28/120887581577510.xml&coll=7   Keywords: Netherlands Dutch agriculture water containment waste CAFO concentrated confined animal feeding operations barriers retention ponds Michigan Leonides Township dirty manure lagoon runoff drainage stormwater regulations n2740 GSA News ID: 2740

Date Written: 4/21/2008 TRB Report 529 Released The Transportation Research Board (TRB) National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released its "Report 529: Guideline and Recommended Standard for Geofoam Applications in Highway Embankments." The report includes a design guideline and recommended standard for geofoam applications in the design and construction of highway embankments. continued:  http://www.geosynthetica.net/tech_docs.asp?keywords=tech597   Keywords: Transportation Research Board TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program NCHRP Report 529 Guideline and Recommended Standard for Geofoam Applications in Highway Embankments design guidelines standards geofoam applications construction highways n2732 GSA News ID: 2732

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Indian Market to Boom The BRIC countries--Brazil, Russia, India, and China--occupy much of the global financial discussion regarding growth for infrastructure and manufacturing expansion, and with good reason. Large populations and accessible, affordable labor await. But a report from Ficci in India suggest that the Indian textiles market, including geotextile use and manufacture, could quadruple by 2020 to $37 billion. This will require significant changes, however. continued:  http://www.livemint.com/2008/04/20123010/Technical-textile-sector-may-g.html   Keywords: Indian technical specialty textiles fabrics market development geotextiles Ficci reports n2723 GSA News ID: 2723

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Earth Day at Ground Trades Ground Trades Xchange, a website for the landscaping industry and one which welcomes articles and information regarding geosynthetics, will increase its eco-friendly content for Earth Day, which is recognized every April 22. Ground Trades is launching a new "Greening" section to carry this well-beyond Earth Day. continued:  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874054.htm   Keywords: GroundTradesXchange.com landscaping recreation landscapes environmental green building design drainge eco n2724 GSA News ID: 2724

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Maxey Flats From 1963 - 1977, Maxey Flats in Kentucky accepted nuclear waste for disposal. Since 1977, the site has been an on-going cleanup and monitoring site. A geomembrane cap was installed to prevent further incursion of water after 900,000 gallons of leachate was extracted, and a final cap is planned. Today, the site is considered much safer and is welcoming visitors to observe and learn about the environmental controls. continued:  http://www.maysville-online.com/articles/2008/04/18/lifestyles/549maxeyflats.txt   Keywords: Maxey Flats waste containment drainge nuclear hazardous geomembrane caps capping leachate runoff pollution superfund environmental protection agency EPA n2725 GSA News ID: 2725

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Recycling Material The New York Times has published a piece on Frank Levy and Sergio Dell'Orco's fabric and fiber recylcing machines. Their decades-old business has transformed old carpet and other fabric materials into new fibers for products such as geotextiles. continued:  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/20peopleli.html?_r=1&ref=nyregionspecial2&oref=slogin   Keywords: New York Times Frank Levy Serdio Dell'Orco geotextiles fabrics fibers fibres carpet recycled recyling materials n2726 GSA News ID: 2726

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Geofoam Settlement Minnesota's bridges have been a cause for concern, from the collapse of the 35W bridge in Minneapolis to a series of closings for structural concerns, computer glitches and other reasons. Now, a bridge in Bloomington is closed for repairs following settlement on geofoam. Inappropriate fill has been found to be the cause. continued:  http://www.startribune.com/local/west/17932414.html   Keywords: Minnesota transportation bridges geofoam roads highways settlement differential clean fill soft soils tricky Bloomington n2730 GSA News ID: 2730

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Industrial Farm Study A lack of consistent and transparent regulations governing concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) is underscored by a report released by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production (PCIFAP) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The report is entitled Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: A Survey of State Policies. Read about this and other reports at PCIFAP's website. continued:  http://www.ncifap.org/   Keywords: agriculture concentrated confined animal feeding operations CAFOs farming industrial waste lagoon management codes environmental regulations agencies n2731 GSA News ID: 2731

Date Written: 4/21/2008 Hot Topic: GCL Course The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), offers a number of e-courses. SWANA invites you to join Chris Athanassopoulos, P.E of Colloid Environmental Technologies Co. (CETCO) as he presents the basic methodologies for the design of containment facilities using geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs). The course, "Hot Topics in Geosynthetic Clay Liners," will be offered May 8 & 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm (Eastern Time). continued:  http://swanastore.stores.yahoo.net/gecllihtoing.html   Keywords: Solid Wasta Association of North America SWANA e-courses events Chris Athanassopoulos Colloid Environmental Technologies Company Co. CETCO basic methodologies design containment facilities geosynthetic cla