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Vista Clara NMR Instruments Featured in NGWA Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation Journal
High-Resolution Direct Push NMR Tools for Groundwater Investigations are on the scene in the geoscience industry! Vista Clara’s two unique Direct Push (DP) NMR instruments are highlighted in the latest article by NGWA Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation Journal. This article provides insight into the instruments’ development and their application at various sites, showcasing ...
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Investigating Groundwater, new in IAH’s book series
We are delighted to announce a new book title Investigating Groundwater by Ian Acworth, Emeritus Professor at University of New South Wales. It is the latest in IAH’s International Contributions to Hydrogeology (ICH/blue book) series. Investigating Groundwater provides an integrated approach to the challenges associated with locating groundwater. It provides a review of the wide range of ...
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MediTerra accredited for conducting soil and groundwater investigation and remediation
MediTerra has been accredited by regional authorities in Spain for conducting soil and groundwater investigations, risk assessments and remediation according to Law 199/2006. MediTerra is also in the last phase for accreditation under ISO ...
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Statement on Pavillion, Wyoming groundwater investigation
Following recent discussions, Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead, the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes, and U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson issued the following statement about groundwater issues in the area east of Pavillion, Wyoming: We believe that collaboration and use of the best available science are critical in meeting the needs of Pavillion area residents and resolving ...
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Managing Project Reference Documents Efficiently and Effectively
ESdat provides simple, accessible functionality to manage a variety of project documents. Contaminated land projects (such as Phase 1 Site History Investigations) often require desktop review of a range of document types, such as: Historical aerial images Previous reports Title & municipal records Interview notes & inspection photographs Geological and hydrogeological references ...
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New guidance for groundwater site characterization
Synopsis: Environmental practitioners are often constrained by rigorous time and monetary constraints, which can lead to the collection of limited data sets and decisions made based on an inadequate understanding of site conditions. To facilitate effective site assessments in British Columbia, the BC Ministry of Environment recently released a new guidance document, "Technical Guidance #8", for ...
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British columbia`s new guidance for groundwater site characterization - better investigations for better decision making
Synopsis: Environmental practitioners are often constrained by rigorous time and monetary constraints, which can lead to the collection of limited data sets and decisions made based on an inadequate understanding of site conditions. To facilitate effective site assessments in British Columbia, the BC Ministry of Environment recently released a new guidance document, "Technical Guidance #8", for ...
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New European Distribution Partner in Spain & Portugal
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of GEONICA S.A, as our distribution partner in Spain and Portugal. Consistent with our international growth strategy, this will increase our geographic reach and provide access to new markets, whilst helping us to acquire new customers and develop new revenue streams. “We are very pleased that ImpulseRadar GPR solutions will now be ...
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December discounts on ESdat Training Courses.
December discounts on inhouse ESdat Training Courses. EScIS are offering special discounts on in-house ESdat training in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne during December. Places are limited, so please book early. Just email support@escis.com.au to place your booking or call (02) 8875 7948. ESdat is a specialist environmental database system, for use by environmental consultants and site managers; ...
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Watch NMR Webinar by Vista Clara’s Dave Walsh for South African Geophysical Association
On October 21, 2020, Vista Clara CEO, Dave Walsh presented an extensive webinar on “Magnetic Resonance for Groundwater Investigations” for the South African Geophysical Association (SAGA). The webinar abstract includes the following description: The NMR measurement technique has been adapted in several forms for geophysical applications, and in recent years has been used more widely ...
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ESdat Jobs
EScIS, the developers of ESdat Data Management Software, are continually on the look-out for high-quality staff who can provide the following services, and who have experience in working with environmental or groundwater data. System Implementation and Project Management Database Customisation and Development Web and Desktop Programming EScIS offers outstanding packages to attract the ...
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Groundwater evaluation platform
SuperGeo Technologies has developed a data platform for groundwater recharge areas in order to evaluate the recharge potential. The platform is able to assist researchers in delimiting groundwater recharge areas and also in determining parameters such as recharge rate, pumping rate, flow rate and recharge potential. Water resource protection is one of the most important policies in Taiwan. ...
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EPA announces additional groundwater investigation at Delaware City PVC Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new investigation to determine the nature and extent of groundwater contamination at the Delaware City PVC Superfund site in New Castle County. Under an administrative settlement with the EPA, Bayer CropScience L.P. will investigate groundwater contamination in the shallow aquifer east of the PVC plant property and evaluate potential ...
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EPA will remove 1100 tons of perchlorate-contaminated soil in Barstow, CA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week will begin excavating areas of perchlorate-contaminated soil on and around a residential property on Poplar Street in Barstow, CA. The residence had been occupied by the former owner of Mojave Pyrotechnics, Inc., a defunct pyrotechnics manufacturing company that operated in the 1980’s. EPA will remove approximately 1100 tons of ...
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US clamps down on chromium contamination
The US Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a Glendale, Calif. business to conduct a soil and groundwater investigation for hexavalent chromium contamination at the 718 West Wilson Avenue property. The Wilson Avenue property is part of the former Drilube Company site, located within the San Fernando Valley Area 2 Superfund Site. Between 1945 – 2004, the Drilube Company operated an ...
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EPA orders Mississippi phosphates corporation of Pascagoula, ms to correct problems at their facility
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Administrative Order on Consent to Mississippi Phosphates Corporation (MPC) in Pascagoula, MS that requires expedited corrective measures be taken at the facility to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. EPA issued the order under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which provides ...
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August Mack announces promotion of Indianapolis employee to Senior Manager
August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Wilson to Senior Manager in its Indianapolis office. Since joining August Mack in 2008, Wilson has served as a project manager.With more than eight years of experience, Wilson specializes in environmental property assessments, All Appropriate Inquiry ...
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U.S. EPA announces settlements with six companies at San Fernando valley superfund site // more than $3 million will be directed to investigate, clean up contaminated groundwater
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it has reached settlements with six companies to address contaminated groundwater in North Hollywood and Glendale, areas that are part of the San Fernando Valley Superfund Sites, near Los Angeles, Calif. "These settlements highlight our priority at EPA to clean up vital drinking water sources," said Jane Diamond, Director of the ...
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Oil Search, Beach Energy and Carbon Energy purchase ESdat data management software licences
Oil Search (PNG), Beach Energy (South Australia) and Carbon Energy (Queensland) have recently purchased ESdat Licences to better manage their environmental and laboratory data. These companies join some of the major Energy Companies that have existing ESdat Licences, such as Origin Energy, Linc Energy and AGL. An extensive list of users is at http://www.esdat.net/Users.aspx Warwick Wood, ...
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Comment Period for Proposed Remedy Selection Plan for the Small Arms Ranges located at Joint Base Cape Cod (formerly MMR)
EPA is seeking public input on proposed cleanup decisions for multiple Small Arms Ranges located on the Camp Edwards portion of the Joint Base Cape Cod (formerly the Massachusetts Military Reservation). A 30-day public comment period will begin on Feb. 5, 2014 and end on March 5, 2014 for the “Remedy Selection Plan” which outlines the proposed clean up plans for addressing ...
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