Three reasons to register before Friday, Feb. 13

January 30, 2015  |  News

Geosynthetics 2015 Environmental Connection 2015 Feb. 15-18 in Portland, Ore. 1. Registering online offers you the best available pricing-prices increase onsite. 2. Breeze through the lines-your badge will be preprinted and ready for you in a dedicated preregistered line. 3. Know before you go email…
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SWEMA announces new board of directors

January 26, 2015  |  News

Stormwater association elects Will Harris president The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced in a Jan. 23 press release the results of its board of directors elections for 2015-2016. SWEMA members elected Will Harris (Oldcastle Stormwater Solutions) president, Derek Berg …
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North Carolina county targeted for coal ash disposal

January 23, 2015  |  News

Anson County identified in Duke Energy excavation plan The Raleigh, N.C.-based Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) issued a press release last week describing Duke Energy’s possible use of a landfill in Anson County for coal ash disposal. The information, from Duke Energy’s Riverbend…
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Profile Products recognizes Ph.D. and CESSWI

January 15, 2015  |  News

Three staff members cited for achievements Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Profile Products announced via press releases this week recognitions for three of its staff members: Michael D. Robeson, Ph.D., P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ, received his doctoral degree in hydraulics from Colorado State University. Robeson …
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GeoAmericas 2016 call for papers

January 14, 2015  |  News

Abstracts due by March 30, 2015 Organizers of the GeoAmericas 2016 conference have issued a call for abstracts. The 3rd PanAmerican Conference on Geosynthetics is scheduled for April 11-13, 2016 in Miami, Fla. GA16 is the third in a series of quadrennial International Geosynthetics Society regional …
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Geosynthetics 2015: Last chance for best pricing

January 7, 2015  |  News

 Jan. 9 is last day for early bird registration Register for Geosynthetics 2015 by Jan. 9 to take advantage of the best pricing. Join us and explore eight short courses, three plenary sessions, three panel discussions and 148 papers presented across 29 technical sessions. In addition to the im…
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EPA: Coal ash is not hazardous waste

December 22, 2014  |  News

 Opportunities for geosynthetic materials abound The first national regulations regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals (coal ash) were issued Dec. 19 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In its Dec. 19 press release, the Agency said: “The final rule establishes…
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India plan includes budget for geosynthetics

December 17, 2014  |  News

 Infrastructure projects in country’s northeast region The India Ministry of Textiles announced in a Dec. 16 press release that it has approved a plan, and budget, for using geosynthetic materials in geotechnical and civil engineering projects in the northeast region of the country. Offi…
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Geosynthetics 2015 update: Travel & hotel

December 5, 2014  |  News

 Housing options are open; early bird rates end Jan. 9 Register to attend and book your hotel room now to ensure discounted rates. ConferenceDirect is the only official housing company for the Geosynthetics 2015 conference Feb. 15-18, 2015, in Portland, Ore. Booking your hotel room with a comp…
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In memoriam: Dr. Joseph Scott Thornton Jr.

December 3, 2014  |  News

 Joseph Scott Thornton Jr. (Scott) died Nov. 23, 2014, at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 78. He was the founder and only president of Austin-based TRI. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m., at 9225 Bee Cave Road, Building A, 3rd Floor, with a reception to &hell…
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