Inquiry on geomembrane curtain

August 1, 2012  |  News

To the editor: A good part of the June/July issue highlighted the geomembrane curtain used at the Whiskeytown Reservoir. After reading the article, I admire the ingenuity of the curtain and its construction to ensure lower temperature water reaching salmon spawning grounds. However, there were impor…
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U.S. DOT launches expansion of infrastructure finance fund

July 31, 2012  |  News

Financing could leverage up to $50 billion in transportation investment Transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of up to $17 billion in loans for infrastructure projects across the country as a result of the recently enacted surface transportation bill, according to a July 27 …
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David Gaddy receives GMA scholarship

July 30, 2012  |  News

Industrial Fabrics Foundation announces first recipient of annual award funded by the Geosynthetic Materials Association The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) has announced the recipient of the 2012 Geosynthetic Materials Association Member Scholarship, awarded annually to an outstanding student w…
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New study: Geosynthetics industry poised to grow as Gulf Coast restoration ramps up

July 27, 2012  |  News

New study: Geosynthetics industry poised to grow as Gulf Coast restoration ramps up Restore Act will increase environmental remediation, spur economic growth, according to a Duke University report What are geosynthetics and why are they central to the creation of jobs and expansion of coastal restor…
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EPA hands out green infrastructure grants

July 23, 2012  |  News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a July 20 press release that it is providing $950,000 to assist 17 communities in expansions of their green infrastructure use to improve water quality. The release explained that green infrastructure “uses vegetation and soil to mana…
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IFF fall fundraisers

July 16, 2012  |  News

F1 go-kart racing and big auction at IFAI Expo Join in the fun of F1 go-kart racing and a blockbuster auction as the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) raises money for its 2013 scholarship program and projects. Fall fundraising events will be held in conjunction with IFAI Expo 2012 in Boston. Not …
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GSE offers leak-location geomembrane products

July 9, 2012  |  Products

Textured conductive bottom layer GSE Environmental, the Houston-based manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, announced in a July 6 press release the availability of its new leak-location geomembrane with a textured conductive bottom layer. The release noted that this…
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Sinclair acquires PWT

June 29, 2012  |  News

Expanded service, equipment for geosynthetics and industrial fabrics markets Diamond Springs, Calif.-based Sinclair Equipment Co., manufacturer of heat-sealing machinery for the industrial fabrics industry, announced in a press release its acquisition of PWT International. PWT has been a leading equ…
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English flood project reveals benefits of geogrid stabilization

June 28, 2012  |  Products

Royal Engineers hail success at Workington Bridge In November 2009, record rainfalls were recorded in Cumbria County, England, as rivers, streams, and becks poured into area homes, roads, and businesses. Cockermouth and Keswick were among the worst affected, but many other communities across Cumbria…
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Geosynthetic Institute issues new white paper on MSE landfill berms

June 28, 2012  |  News

Paper #23 is now available Paper #23 is titled “U.S. state environmental agency status with respect to reviewing and permitting mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) landfill berms” Many state departments across the country are being asked to approve permits for the construction of large m…
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