About the Instructors: Mr. Kaspar has over 15 years of professional experience applying natural attenuation remedies to sites with releases of petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents. His project experience includes remedial investigations, feasibility studies, regulatory interpretation and negotiations, remedial alternative evaluation, conceptual remedial design, underground storage tank assessments, natural attenuation evaluations, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, site hazard assessments, and nonhazardous and dangerous waste management. He has provided technical services in support of mediation and litigation, and led workshops on monitored natural attenuation assessment and modeling. Mr. Kaspar currently serves as Senior Project Manager for Farallon Consulting.

Mr. McWayne has over 12 years experience with soil, groundwater, and geophysical investigations for the characterization of contaminant transport and fate. As an environmental consultant, Mr. McWayne served as a project manager for remedial investigation and feasibility studies at numerous Department of Defense and other client sites, conducted environmental compliance audits, and performed pollution prevention audits and siting studies for electrical power plants. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Northwest Environmental Training Center and teaches workshops in transport and fate, environmental chemistry, and hydrogeology across the country.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of the science, and best practices associated with implementing monitored natural attenuation.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with fundamental contaminant chemistry and hydrogeology concepts is essential.

Course Materials: Attendees will receive a binder containing workshop proceedings and reference material.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, scientific calculator, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $495 ( *$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.