Emerging laboratory-scale research by our group and others has shown that contaminant transport pathways and bioavailability can be interrupted in-situ by modifying and enhancing the contaminant assimilation capacity of natural sediments. This is achieved by adding amendments such as activated carbon for binding persistent organic pollutants and natural minerals such as apatites, zeolites, or bauxite for the binding of toxic metals in sediments. This research was focused on advancing in-situ ...
This report and research were supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. The work was conducted to provide insight into the potential advantages and disadvantages of using chrome semi toxicity tests with relevant benthic micro invertebrates as part of dredged material evaluations, as described in the Inland and Ocean Testing Mammals (USEPA/USACE 1991, 1998). Nine sediments collected from the ...
This report summarizes the results of a workshop sponsored by the Department of Defense's (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) that sought to determine the research and development needs for the in situ management of contaminated sediments.
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