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Site Characterization & Real-Time Data Collection: A Hands-On Workshop – New London, CT

May 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:15 pm

$75 – $250

Note: This workshop was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members.

Agenda

9:00 Registration & Coffee/Pastries (Provided)
9:15 Welcome & Logistics
9:30 Introduction to Site Characterization and Real-Time Data Collection
Presenter: Jacob Vincent, Stone Environmental
» CSM – importance of understanding relationship between geology, hydrogeology and contaminant
» Traditional methods
» Overview of “modern” methods
» Why more “screening” data is better
» Real-time data and dynamic workplans
» Overview of High Resolution Site Characterization Tools
10:30 Networking Break
10:45 Data Collection: Groundwater
Presenters: Kristi Gagnon, Tighe & Bond (Nick Guidi in MA & NH)
» Traditional approaches
» Recent developments
» What to look out for/lessons learned
11:15 Data Collection: Soil
Presenters: Kristi Gagnon, Tighe & Bond (Nick Guidi in MA & NH)
» Traditional approaches
» Incremental Sampling Methodology (ISM)
» Other recent developments

» What to look out for/lessons learned
11:45 Data Collection: Soil Vapor
Presenter: Catherine Regan, Haley & Aldrich
» Soil Vapor Investigations – why, when and how
» Recent developments
» What to look out for/lessons learned
12:15 Lunch (Provided)
1:00 Hands-On Rotation A: High Resolution Site Characterization
Tour the van & equipment outdoors (be prepared for the weather)
Jason Ruf, S2C2
» Hands-on summary of direct sensing tools & direct-push sampling techniques, including 3D case studies
» Lithology mapping sensors: Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT)
» Contaminant mapping sensors: Optical Image Profilers (OIP) & Membrane Interface Probes (MIP)
» Discrete soil and groundwater sampling techniques for direct-sensing confirmation
Hands-On Rotation B: Groundwater Sampling & Field Analytical Equipment and Methods
John Spadea or Matt Harrington, US Environmental
» YSI and Horiba multiparameter meters
» Peristaltic, Bladder and 12V Submersible pumps
» Choosing which one to use
» How to use each properly
2:30 Networking Break
2:45 Hands-On Rotation C: Soil & Sediment Sampling & Field Analytical Equipment & Methods
John Spadea or Matt Harrington, US Environmental
» Standard Hand Auger Kit
»
Wildco Handcore Sampler
»
AMS Sludge Sampler
» Wildco Ponar Dredge
» XRF and PID field testing equipment
» How to use each properly
3:30 Recommendations & Lessons Learned
Presenter: Daniel Voisin, Stone Environmental
4:15 Adjourn

 

Details

Date:
May 15
Time:
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Cost:
$75 – $250
Event Category:
Website:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vy6vadz

Organizer

Jennifer Griffith
Phone
(617) 571-9004
Email
jgriffith@newmoa.org

Venue

Fort Trumbull State Park Conference Center
90 Walbach St
New London, CT 06320 United States
Phone
(860) 444-7591
View Venue Website