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Erosion control history and evolution

February 1, 2023

…Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that sediment is the largest pollutant of our nation’s water bodies on a volume basis. Sediment causes many deleterious effects on waterways; it clogs…

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GMA’s federal lobby efforts uncover new interlayer opportunity

February 1, 2023

…designer. The designer must present and support the expected benefits through a Modification of Standard (MOS) proposal. The current advisory circular can be found at this link: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/150-5320-6G-Pavement-Design.pdf The MOS…

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Fall Lobby Day 2022 and GMA Leader of the Year

February 1, 2023

…of construction materials in federal procurement and federally funded projects. One of the goals of this policy is for net-zero emission from federal procurement including a Buy Clean policy to…

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Innovative solution for ballast fouling

February 1, 2023

…mitigate the effects of pumping caused by train movement. Additionally, they recognized a more robust product would be needed to reduce ballast fouling—a product that would prevent the migration of…

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EPA announces latest actions to protect groundwater and communities from coal ash contamination

January 26, 2023

…cadmium, chromium, and arsenic associated with cancer and various other serious health effects. This action delivers protections for underserved communities already overburdened by pollution, and reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment…

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The importance of soil resources: Overlooked and undervalued?

January 19, 2023

…soil erosion in England, Scotland and Wales alone has been estimated at £262 million per annum ($308 million).8 This is likely to be an underestimate, especially as the effects of climate…

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FHWA launches geosynthetic installation notes tracker mobile application

January 18, 2023

…use by making it easier (on your phone) to gain the knowledge needed to use geosynthetics.” For more information visit the website: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/clas/geosynthetics/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVQ2UhX-WnA  For any questions contact CLAS@dot.gov…

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EPA issues next test order under national testing strategy for PFAS used in plastics, chemical manufacturing

January 10, 2023

…only improve the agency’s understanding of human health effects of HFPO, but also the effects of dozens of PFAS that are structurally similar to HFPO and in the same testing…

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Watershed Geo to support TVA with decarbonization goals through unique solar solution

January 9, 2023

…80% by 2035, compared to its 2005 levels, and aspiring to be net-zero by 2050.  In addition to the innovative approach to green energy, Watershed Geo’s solutions provide an opportunity…

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Geosynthetics in agriculture

December 19, 2022

…the effects of outdoor sun exposure or that of the grow lights used by many farmers. “The purpose of a geosynthetic liner in the hydroponics and aquaponics field is to…

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