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We are proud to share that William Gallin co-authored the ScienceDirect paper “Gigaton Commercial-Scale Carbon Storage and Mineralization Potential in Stacked Columbia River Basalt Reservoirs” alongside Ruoshi Cao, Quin R.S. Miller, Casie Davidson, Stephen Reidel, Zunsheng Jiao, Fred McLaughlin, Emily Nienhuis, and Herbert Schaef. The study reveals the potential of the Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG) for large-scale CO2 storage, identifying up to 40 gigatons of mineralization storage resources in the Grande Ronde Basalt (GRB) reservoirs. The research emphasizes the effectiveness of structural and mineralization trapping, providing a pathway for secure, long-term carbon storage. Read the full publication to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gP5_YSCY. #EnvironmentalGeology #CarbonStorage #GSIEnvironmental #SustainableSolutions

GSI is excited to announce that Graham Ansell, PhD, will be heading to Galway, Ireland, for the International Network of Environmental Forensics Conference from August 26-28! This event will dive into both traditional and emerging fields of environmental forensics, covering the biological, chemical, and physical interfaces.   Graham will be presenting on “Overview of Recent Regulations for ‘Emerging Contaminants’ and Some Familiar Historical Contaminants: U.S. Perspective on Where We Currently Are and a Look Forward.” Looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals and exploring the latest advancements in this critical field.”   To learn more, visit https://www.rsc-inef.net/

Join GSI at the IMAGE 2024 conference on August 26-29, in Houston, Texas, as we are the End-of-Day Reception Bar Sponsor on August 27-28! IMAGE 2024 is the ultimate geoscience experience, where industry leaders come together to learn best practices, discover innovative solutions, and develop new perspectives and strategies for the future. We're eager to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore what's next in the world of geoscience, specifically Carbon Capture and Storage. Don’t miss Danny Kingham, PG present “Key Class VI Permit Challenges and Strategies for CCS Projects” on August 29 at 1:20pm in the Carbon Management Pavilion. Immediately after her presentation, Ms. Kingham will be a panelist for “Writing Effective Class VI Applications: Lessons from the Pros” at 2:20pm. Come learn about recommended strategies to streamline the permitting process and achieve maximum flexibility for future developments at CCS sites! #IMAGE2024 #CCS #CarbonStorage #Geoscience #Innovation 

Join us in Reno, Nevada from August 27-29 for StormCon! As the leading event in the stormwater industry, StormCon brings together stormwater managers, erosion control specialists, and engineers from across North America for a dynamic exchange of ideas, information, and networking. Blake Van Drimlen, Nate Hasal, EIT, and Chris Hsu are excited to present their session, "Applying Site-Specific Bench-Scale Testing to Characterize Stormwater Pollutants and Enhance Advanced Filtration Systems," on Wednesday, August 28th. Be sure to drop by! To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/g-xEYrs8 #StormCon #Stormwater 

Join us at the Ground Water Protection Council 2024 Annual Forum in Nashville from September 10-12! Danny Kingham, PG will be presenting during the Class VI UIC and CCUS session on Thursday, September 12 at 9 am.   This forum is a must-attend for anyone interested in groundwater protection, water quality, and underground injection control. Topics include PFAS, produced water, aquifer storage and recovery, source water protection, environmental justice, geothermal energy, UIC Classes I, III, V, and VI, carbon capture, and more.   Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from industry experts and stay updated on vital environmental practices and regulations!   To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gwR9rpbs.   #GWPC2024 #WaterProtection #EnvironmentalSustainability

Congratulations to Peter Scaramella, GSI’s newest Principal! "Peter's dedication, expertise, and leadership have been instrumental in driving our success. His deep knowledge of human health risk assessments, combined with his pragmatic approach to regulatory challenges, brings a unique and invaluable perspective to our team. His ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and his commitment to developing innovative solutions make him an essential part of our company’s growth and future," said Travis McGuire, P.E., GSI Environmental President.   Peter is a seasoned Principal Risk Assessor with over 15 years of experience supporting the redevelopment of urban properties historically used for commercial and industrial purposes. His work focuses on developing and implementing risk-based strategies for the evaluation and management of properties with potential environmental impacts. He also specializes in indoor air quality, soil vapor characterization, vapor intrusion evaluations, and the development and implementation of vapor intrusion mitigation plans.   Join us in celebrating Peter's well-deserved promotion! You can reach Peter via email or LinkedIn through https://lnkd.in/g24_89zJ. #Promotion #Leadership #RiskAssessment #EnvironmentalHealth

An update to USG-Transport, an extension of MODFLOW-USG designed to simulate the transport of contaminants and other solutes in groundwater, is available on the GSI website. Version 2.4.0 includes some requested updates including: 1. Decay and generation of compounds adsorbed on the air water interface. This is useful for simulating reactions of PFAS compounds or degradation of precursors in soil, water and on air-water interface.  2. Option for allowing the barriers of the HFB package to change conductance with stress periods. 3. Expanding the options in DRT and QRT packages for manipulating the return flow concentrations as follows: 3a. Prescribing a fixed concentration or mass in return flow. 3b. Reducing return flow concentrations to a prescribed value, if above that prescribed value. 4. Using initial pressure head input for solving Richards' Equation to be compatible with other software inputs. Note that the pressure head is internally converted to hydraulic head for computations and output is still in hydraulic head. This version also includes bug fixes and updates to the documentation. Notable bug fix is the compressible storage term in transport which occurs when the specific storage is large. Datasets for the example problems listed in the document are also included with this release. Major features of USG-Transport (USGT) include: ·         Structured and unstructured grid support ·         Connected linear network (CLNs) for simulating wells, pipes, streams, and wetlands using a variety of flow formulations (Laminar, Mannings, Hazen-Williams, Darcy-Weisbach) ·         Saturated-Unsaturated flow with 3-D Richards Equation ·         Multicomponent transport with chain decay and generation of daughter components ·         Flow and Transport in dual porosity system and in CLN domain ·         PFAS transport in vadose and saturated zones (in single and dual porosity media) with decay of PFAS precursor components ·         Heat transport in vadose and saturated zones (in single and dual porosity media) including with Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHEs) ·         Density-dependent flow and transport ·         PHREEQC integration* - Available as a separate executable on GSIs website ·         Many convenient features to assist modeler, speed up model runtimes and facilitate pre / postprocessing ·         Supported by GUIs, PEST utilities, particle tracking routines. To learn more and download the latest version, visit: https://lnkd.in/esN69KgF.

GSI Environmental is thrilled to help transform a former industrial site into "The Arlington" - a beacon of hope for the Los Angeles community. https://lnkd.in/g4vTD-Ci   Our VP and Principal Hydrogeologist, Timothy Wood, PG, CHG, recently spoke with Spectrum News 1 about the crucial environmental clean-up efforts. We are working tirelessly to restore this brownfield property to residential standards and support the construction of a new four-story apartment building that will provide 84 affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.   Join us in celebrating this journey from industrial past to sustainable future. Together, we are restoring brownfield properties to benefit the surrounding communities.   Watch Tim's full interview: https://lnkd.in/gzNg7XNd   #UrbanRenewal #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #LosAngeles

Come say hi to GSI at the 23rd Annual North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Conference. The NCMA EEHS School provides relevant information on Health & Safety, Energy, Sustainability, Air and Water Quality and Waste Management for North Carolina’s manufacturing professionals.    Come find us at booth #26 and say hi to Bonani Langan, PE, BCEE, RSM (Dean of Special Topics), Cristiane (Cris) Surbeck, P.E., Ph.D., ENV SP, F. EWRI, M. ASCE, and Matthew Jenny, PE. 

In the first half of 2024, our GSI experts were busy traveling the globe attending over 35 conferences and giving over 40 presentations! Their passion for educating others is evident every time they speak, sharing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions that inspire action and drive change. We cannot wait to see what our talented team will deliver over the next six months on the national and international stage!   #EnvironmentalExperts #ConferenceSpeakers #Sustainability