TEA sponsored a technology transfer luncheon July 11, 2007 in Mobile, Alabama, which discussed the use of Engineered_Phytoremediation℠ technology. Unlike phytoremediation systems that rely on natural root development, an engineered approach, as used by TEA, directs the root system development to the contaminated zone. Controlling the root system:

• Accelerates the remedial attributes of the vegetative system;
• Allows substantially improved ability to quantify remedial results;
• Treats contaminated groundwater to depths of 30 feet or more;
• Limits plume migration by hydraulically controlling groundwater;
• Treats specific zones of contaminated soil and groundwater; and
• Treats DNAPL and similar contaminants by combining various enhanced bio/phytoremediation strategies to improve results.

To receive the Power Point presentation and notes, contact Amy Balzer at (225) 767-3880 or abalzer@teainconline.com.

A Clean Environment (ACE) and its subcontractors, including TEA, have been selected as a premier contractor by a major insurance carrier to provide Emergency Response services. The professionals at TEA will be called upon to respond to various emergencies with our specially trained staff within the first 24 hours of an incident. ACE and TEA will provide continuity as an emergency response team to provide a complete turn key package in the event of a chemical release or other emergency. We will be on the scene from the beginning and we will remain long after the initial emergency to provide environmental remediation consultation and litigation support, if required.

For more information, view our webpage titled “Emergency Response” under our services.

Eldon C. (Don) Blancher, II, Ph.D. of Toxicological & Environmental Associates, Inc., was co-chair for the 2007 Water Environment Federation (WEF) TMDL conference. (click to view) The conference was held June 24-27, 2007 at the Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Blancher is also chair of WEF’s National Ecology and Water Resources Committee.

For more information, please email Dr. Blancher at: dblancher@teainconline.com
or (251) 219-4161.

TEA welcomes Dr. Greg Booth to their team of environmental professionals. Dr. Booth holds a M.S. in Aquatic Toxicology/Geochemistry and a Ph.D. in Oceanography and Coastal Sciences from Louisiana State University. Dr. Booth comes to TEA with 10 years experience in basic and applied research, teaching and consulting in the fields of marine geochemistry, environmental radiochemistry, aquatic remote sensing and groundwater remediation. Dr. Booth has participated in a wide range of projects and has authored numerous manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature. His research findings have been presented at conferences of national and international stature.

Dr. Booth has owned/managed an environmental technology development company where he was in charge of technology development, bench scale testing, pilot scale testing, process development, and QA/QC of manufactured products. Dr. Booth will be serving TEA as Senior Project Manager for remediation projects.