Surf the Environmental Resources section of the Gannett Fleming web site to view upcoming events.     Midwest Project Feature: Coal Gas Remediation ^ Dredging was performed at this Merrill, Wisc., site located along the Wisconsin River a a Overview: Gannett Fleming remediation specialists disposed of approximately 2,500 cubic yards of contaminated river sediments at the site of a former manufactured gas plant. Previous analyses identified coal gas-contaminated sediments up to 10 feet below the sediment-river interface. ^ The initial site investigation unearthed contaminated soil, groundwater and river sediment a a Cost-Effective Twist: Hydraulic dredging was determined to be the most cost-effective disposal alternative.  However, in spring 2008, the Wisconsin River was unexpectedly drawn down by several feet to facilitate an emergency inspection and repair of a downstream dam.  This enabled the mechanical removal of the contaminated sediments at an estimated client savings of approximately $1.5 million. Eco-Friendly Solution: Sediments were placed in an engineered dewatering basin, and the dewatered sediments were transported to a local landfill for disposal as a non-hazardous waste.  The drained sediment water was pumped to an on-site portable wastewater treatment system.  To further protect the river’s benthic community, a layer of sand was placed over the dredged area to address any residual contamination. ^ The finished project site a a Key Staff: Gannett Fleming hydrogeologist and modeler, Jeff King, P.G., managed this assignment. a a

 

Practice Expansion To enhance customer service and strengthen its Planning Practice, Gannett Fleming has added industry-leading planning experts in the fields of municipal waste, recycling and transportation. The Practice offers community, environmental and transportation planning services. New additions to the Practice include Senior Certified Recycling Professionals (S.C.R.P.) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professionals (LEED® AP). Gannett Fleming’s Lori Robson, S.C.R.P. [bio], and Steve Deasy, S.C.R.P., LEED® AP [bio], have been appointed to lead the firm’s internal planning efforts and expand capabilities. [press release]

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Senior Associates and Stockholders Congratulations to staff listed below on recent accomplishments. Vice president and earth sciences and hydraulics practice regional manager, Dean Durkee, Ph.D., P.E. [bio], was named stockholder. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Dean manages several Hawaii dam investigations. [feature project] Directing industrial environmental and private market leadership team efforts, Mark Johnson, was also appointed stockholder. Mark serves on the International Documents Solutions Network (IDSN) Board of Directors. [background] Ron Jager, P.E., was promoted to senior associate. Supporting wastewater and nutrient reduction efforts throughout the U.S., Ron oversaw the Pennsylvania State University Land Treatment Management Plan. [feature project]

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Water and Wastewater: Maryland Promotion Steve Gerlach, P.E., was named a vice president with Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C., an affiliated company of Gannett Fleming. Based in the firm’s Baltimore, MD, office, Steve manages the environmental facilities design group. He is responsible for water and wastewater, civil and site, mechanical, electrical, and industrial and process engineering, architectural services. [press release] Pennsylvania Award Vice president Jim Elliott, P.E., received the "C. Eber Wingert Clean Streams Award." This honor is bestowed upon a Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association (CPWQA) member for a specific and notable contribution toward clean streams, or for continued dedication to streams in any capacity. Southwest Welcome Earl Starboard, P.E., has joined Gannett Fleming's Phoenix, AZ, office as a project manager with nearly 30 years of experience. His design and construction portfolio includes water, wastewater, land development and infrastructure. Earl is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association and the North American Society of Trenchless Technology.

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