BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations//Tendenci Codeba se MIMEDIR//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\r\nEvent d etails subject to change. ---\r\nhttps://www.grac.org/events/164/\r\n\r\nE vent Title: GRACast: New EPA Guidance, Best Practices for Environmental Si te Management\r\nStart Date / Time: Jan 17, 2018 12:00 PM US/Pacific\r\nLo cation: \r\n\r\nA Practical Guide for Applying Environmental SequenceStrat igraphy to Improve Conceptual Site Models\r\nPresented by:\r\nMike Shultz Burns &\; McDonnell, Concord, CaliforniaRick Cramer, PGBurns &\; McD onnell, Brea, CaliforniaColin PlankBurns &\; McDonnell, Grand Rapids, M ichigan\r\nHerb LevineUS EPA Region 9\r\n \r\nINTRODUCTION:\r\nThis EPA Te chnical Issue Paper is a practical guide on the application of the geologi c principles of sequence stratigraphy and facies models to the characteriz ation of stratigraphic heterogeneity at hazardous waste sites. This techn ology is applicable to sites underlain by clastic aquifers (intermixed gra vels/sands/silts/clays). The scientific principles and methods presented in this document will help to bring clarity to the challenges posed by str atigraphic heterogeneity at complex contaminated sites thereby facilitatin g site management strategies. These methods can be applied to both new si te investigations as well as reviewing existing site data and updating the Conceptual Site Model (CSM). High resolution site characterization (HRSC ) is EPA&rsquo\;s preferred approach for characterizing sites and developi ng a detailed CSM. The application of Environmental Sequence Stratigraphy (ESS) allows the practitioner to place high resolution data and other env ironmental subsurface data in a geologic and hydrogeologic context. This advanced geologic approach evaluates subsurface site information in the co ntext of the site&rsquo\;s geologic depositional and erosional history. \ r\nApplication of ESS benefits groundwater remediation projects by improvi ng the ability to: \r\n\r\nDefine groundwater flow paths and preferential contaminant migration pathways\r\nMap and predict contaminant mass transpo rt and storage zones\r\nIdentify data gaps to conduct high resolution site characterization\r\nDetermine appropriate locations for monitoring and re mediation wells\r\nDetermine appropriate well construction design (e.g., s creened intervals)\r\nImprove efficiency of remediating and monitoring con taminated groundwater \r\n\r\n \r\n*Early Registration (January 11) is $7 5 for Members* and $100 for Non-Members**Registration after January 11 is $100 for Members* and $125 for Non-Members* \r\nSPEAKERS' BIO:\r\n\r\nMike ShultzSenior Geologist and Stratigrapher with Burns &\; McDonnell in C oncord, California. His education and career have focused on understanding subsurface geologic conditions and prediction of fluid flow. He has over ten years of experience as a reservoir geologist with Chevron Corporation and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, and over five years applying petrole um industry best practices of facies models and sequence stratigraphy to g roundwater remediation. Dr. Shultz holds a BS in Geology from Purdue Unive rsity and a PhD in Geology from Stanford University.\r\n \r\nRick CramerCa lifornia licensed Professional Geologist (PG) with over 30 years of enviro nmental experience, serves as the ESS Practice lead with Burns &\; McDo nnell, Brea, CA. He holds a MS degree in geology from University of Calif ornia, Davis and a BS degree in geology from University of the Pacific. He began his professional career in the petroleum industry, and pioneered th e application of sequence stratigraphy to groundwater projects.\r\n\r\nCol in PlankSenior Stratigrapher and Geomorphologist with Burns &\; McDonne ll in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Plank&rsquo\;s education and career have focused on a process based understanding of sedimentary systems, their mo rphology, and their stratigraphic preservation. In 15 years of consulting experience he has sought to relate his interpretations of the geologic seq uences preserved in glacial, marine, terrestrial, and freshwater depositio nal environments to contaminant flow pathways and storage zones. Mr. Plank holds an MSc. in geology from the University of South Carolina and a BS d egree in geology from Grand Valley State University, Michigan.\r\nHerb Lev ineUS EPA Region 9\r\nMODERATOR BIO:\r\n\r\nSPEAKERS' BIO:\r\nJohn Lambie PE, PG, CWRE is a principal hydrogeologist with E-PUR, LLC, a water resour ce consultancy. John conducts water supply planning with an emphasis on gr oundwater and conjunctive water use options. He regularly applies his expe rtise in hydrogeologic modeling, wellfield exploration and design, and man y other forms of quantitative analysis. John has experience in evaluating managed aquifer recharge options using surface waters to ensure water-supp lies against quantity and quality risks.\r\n --- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\r\n\r\n--- By T endenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\r\n UID:uid164@grac.org SUMMARY:GRACast: New EPA Guidance, Best Practices for Environmental Site Management DTSTART:20180117T200000Z DTEND:20180117T213000Z CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20240329T064540Z TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Presented by:
Mike Shultz \;
Burns &\; M
cDonnell, Concord, California
Rick Cramer, PG
Burns &\; McDonnell, Brea, California
Colin Pla
nk
Burns &\; McDonnell, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Herb Levine
US EPA Region
9
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INTRODUCTION:
This EPA Technical Issue P aper is a practical guide on the application of the geologic principles of sequence stratigraphy and facies models to the characterization of strati graphic heterogeneity at hazardous waste sites. \; This technology is applicable to sites underlain by clastic aquifers (intermixed gravels/sand s/silts/clays). \; The scientific principles and methods presented in this document will help to bring clarity to the challenges posed by strati graphic heterogeneity at complex contaminated sites thereby facilitating s ite management strategies. \; These methods can be applied to both new site investigations as well as reviewing existing site data and updating the Conceptual Site Model (CSM). \; High resolution site characterizat ion (HRSC) is EPA&rsquo\;s preferred approach for characterizing sites and developing a detailed CSM. \; The application of Environmental Sequen ce Stratigraphy (ESS) allows the practitioner to place high resolution dat a and other environmental subsurface data in a geologic and hydrogeologic context. \; This advanced geologic approach evaluates subsurface site information in the context of the site&rsquo\;s geologic depositional and erosional history. \;
Application of ESS benefits gro undwater remediation projects by improving the ability to:
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*Early Registration (January 11) is $75 for Members* and $100
for Non-Members*
*Registration after January 11 is $100 for Members* and $125 for Non-Members*
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Mike Shultz
Senior Geologist and Str
atigrapher with Burns &\; McDonnell in Concord, California. His educati
on and career have focused on understanding subsurface geologic conditions
and prediction of fluid flow. He has over ten years of experience as a re
servoir geologist with Chevron Corporation and Occidental Petroleum Corpor
ation, and over five years applying petroleum industry best practices of f
acies models and sequence stratigraphy to groundwater remediation. Dr. Shu
ltz holds a BS in Geology from Purdue University and a PhD in Geology from
Stanford University.
Rick Cramer
California licens
ed Professional Geologist (PG) with over 30 years of environmental experie
nce, serves as the ESS Practice lead with Burns &\; McDonnell, Brea, CA
.  \;He holds a MS degree in geology from University of California, Da
vis and a BS degree in geology from University of the Pacific. He began hi
s professional career in the petroleum industry, and pioneered the applica
tion of sequence stratigraphy to groundwater projects.
Colin Plank
strong>Senior Stratigrapher and Geomorphologist with Burns &\; McDonnel
l in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Plank&rsquo\;s education and career have
focused on a process based understanding of sedimentary systems, their mor
phology, and their stratigraphic preservation. In 15 years of consulting e
xperience he has sought to relate his interpretations of the geologic sequ
ences preserved in glacial, marine, terrestrial, and freshwater deposition
al environments to contaminant flow pathways and storage zones. Mr. Plank
holds an MSc. in geology from the University of South Carolina and a BS de
gree in geology from Grand Valley State University, Michigan.
US EPA Region 9
John L ambie \;PE, PG, CWRE \;is a principal hydrogeologist with E-PUR, L LC, a water resource consultancy. John conducts water supply planning with an emphasis on groundwater and conjunctive water use options. He regularl y applies his expertise in hydrogeologic modeling, wellfield exploration a nd design, and many other forms of quantitative analysis. John has experie nce in evaluating managed aquifer recharge options using surface waters to ensure water-supplies against quantity and quality risks.
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