Contaminated sediment remediation conference

Previous meetings in this series were held in Venice (2001 and 2003), New Orleans (2005), and Savannah (2007). The Conference is organized and presented by Battelle. Program Chairs are Gregory Durell and Eric Foote, both of Battelle Sponsors are government and private organizations that conduct research or provide services related to contaminated sediment assessment, remediation, and management. The 2009 technical program is the largest to date. Approximately 450 platform and poster presentations will be given in 41 specialized sessions. Presentations will cover recent advances in contaminated sediment characterization, assessment, and monitoring; processes and modeling; management and policy; and remediation and restoration. Four panel sessions will provide an opportunity for experts and the audience to discuss critical issues related to contaminated sediment management. Greg Marshall, Vice President for Remote Imaging at National Geographic, will address the plenary session. Additional technical information will be available in the exhibits provided by organizations engaged in sediment remediation or related activities. Nine short courses will be offered. The receptions and other meals offered throughout the Conference will provide attendees numerous opportunities to meet informally with one another. To request a printed copy or to inquire about any aspect of the program, please send an e-mail to sedimentscon@battelle.org or call 800-783-6338 (USA, Canada) or 614-488-2030. The 36-page Preliminary Program can be downloaded from www.battelle.org/sedimentsco.