Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 Virginia Brownfields Conference, an event hosted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism. This conference, held in Lynchburg, VA from June 25th to June 27th, offers a comprehensive exploration of brownfield redevelopment and the revitalization of communities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating story of Lynchburg’s development, including the remarkable transformation of landmarks such as Jefferson Street and The Virginian Hotel. Through engaging sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the various facets of brownfield redevelopment, from initial concept planning to the final stages of development and reuse.
Melissa Schick will be presenting on Numbers Talk! Elevating Communities Through Data and Funding
Join SCS Engineers and fellow attendees for three days of learning, networking, and exploration at the 2024 Virginia Brownfields Conference. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event shaping the future of brownfield redevelopment in Virginia and beyond.
Join SCS Engineers at The 2024 Florida Brownfields Association (FBA) Annual Brownfields Conference June 26th-28th. Working in cooperation with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organizations and citizen groups, are a group of environmental stakeholders and professionals who provide brownfields information, assistance, and redevelopment strategies to communities and the public. The 2024 FBA Annual Brownfields Conference brings stakeholders together for networking, learning, and a community day for local organizations to help support and strengthen environmental justice support. The conference is June 26th – 28th in Gainesville, FL.
Melissa Schick and Douglas Latulippe will be in attendance. Register today!
Douglas will be presenting Solar on Brownfields at the conference. Don’t miss it!
SCS Engineers is again hosting our popular half-day Solid Waste Seminar in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 5. Lunch is included.
This annual seminar covers the latest regulatory, policy, and technology developments in solid waste, landfill, landfill gas, and sustainable materials management. It is designed for solid waste management professionals, landfill managers, waste/recycling managers, supervisors, and operators.
This year’s presentations will be
Please see the flyer for registration information. We hope to see you there!
Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 FECM / NETL Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting, August 5-9, in Pittsburg, PA. Explore more than 150 Department of Energy-sponsored research and development projects at this vibrant event. Engage in plenary sessions, multi-topic breakouts, and interactive poster sessions, fostering dialogue and collaboration among project researchers, government agencies, electric utilities, research organizations, and industry stakeholders. 2024 FECM / NETL Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting is open to the public, including international attendees, this meeting promises a wealth of publicly available information and opportunities for engagement in cutting-edge carbon management research efforts.
Meet SCS at the meeting
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The collection and processing of organic materials has received renewed attention and government resources, given the large fraction of organic materials in the solid waste stream. Reducing organic waste material reduces greenhouse gases significantly while providing a useful green resource and job creation.
The MNCC is the Minnesota state chapter of the USCC, U.S. Composting Council. As a state affiliate of the USCC, the MNCC is dedicated to developing, expanding, and promoting the composting industry based on sound science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability.
MNCC recently published Standardizing Compost by Defining Properties, Products, and Systems in Minnesota, a white paper with recommendations to establish clear guidelines for compost producers and government agencies to understand when a product can be labeled and marketed as compost in Minnesota.
While there are numerous state laws, rules, and guidance documents, there is no single, consensus-based definition for all stakeholders, including citizens, to describe what constitutes a quality “compost” product. Without consensus, no enforcement of non-permitted composting facilities claiming to sell clean, safe compost to end users is possible.
Standardizing Compost Benefits
The goal of Standardizing Compost is to recommend a standardized set of specifications, definitions, terminology, and potential new regulations to share across agencies wishing to purchase and monitor the quality of compost products and composting facilities to help assure these materials are safe, mature, and stable. Enhanced standards of compost product definitions, feedstock specifications, and composting process requirements should help move the Minnesota composting industry to the next generation of professionalism.
Recommendations in this publication are useful for stakeholders, including state agencies, local government, waste management organizations, engineering firms, and ultimately end-users. There will be long-term strategies (e.g., changes in state legislation or rules) and short-term strategies (e.g., updated guidance documents and MNCC tactics).
Besides providing MNCC with recommendations to establish clear guidelines for compost producers and government agencies to understand when a product can be labeled and marketed as compost in Minnesota, it will provide compost buyers and users with the consistent information needed to help ensure they get comparable quotes on similar compost products processed through centralized composting facilities.
Finished compost products benefit the soil for the intended purpose and are safe for the environment if meeting the criteria Minnesota is establishing, including:
Recommendations for standardizing policies and guidelines to be used by government entities in Minnesota to ensure the compost product produced is safe, mature, stable, and appropriate for the specific application.
Document current compost regulations and programs and the differences, deficiencies, and opportunities for improving the current system of approving compost for use.
Recommending a standardized set of definitions and terminology as guidelines agencies can adopt to help specify compost products and systems of production, along with testing requirements to verify the compost is safe for the environment and appropriate for the intended application.
Helping advance markets for finished compost by working towards a more level playing field for all compost producers and providing consistency for consumers expecting a high-quality, reliable product.
Recommendations for future research, such as the CREF factsheets specific to the needs of Minnesota agencies, contractors, and soil conditions. The compost blend depends on the end-use and organic feedstock available.
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Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 Salinas Valley Ammonia Safety Day in Salinas, CA on May 22.
The Salinas Valley Ammonia Safety Day (SVASD) provides a unique educational forum for Industry, the Public, and First Responders, stressing the importance of safe handling and preparing for chemical incidents of hazardous materials. Their mission is to provide educational opportunities for the awareness and safe use of ammonia and other hazardous chemicals.
Join SCS Engineers as a sponsor and Exhibitor at SCANPH’s 36th Annual Conference this October 9-10. This is Southern California’s largest regional affordable housing conference at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
SCS Engineers will sponsor and exhibit at The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® this September 12-15th at Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, CA. The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use, and natural resources law. We hope you will join us and many of our nation’s top environmental officials, lawyers, and other professionals for four days of legal education and collegiality. Registration opens in late Summer.
Join SCS Engineers at The 4th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference, taking place at the Irving Convention Center. This essential gathering brings together industry leaders to delve into the evolving landscape of oilfield water management. From addressing consolidation and seismicity challenges to embracing innovation for sustainable flow assurance, this conference offers valuable insights for E&P companies, water midstream sectors, service providers, investors, regulators, and more. Don’t miss out on this educational and networking opportunity.
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