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Technical Training History (2007 & 2008)

COURSE TITLE
LOCATION
DATE(S)
INSTRUCTOR(S)
INFO
JANUARY 2007

Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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Pasadena,
California
January 30 - 31, 2007
Richard Grassetti

Description

Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals
Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability


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Sacramento,
California
January 30 - 31, 2007
Richard W. Hurst

Description

FEBRUARY 2007

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Austin,
Texas
February 13, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Austin,
Texas
February 14 - 15, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Las Vegas,
Nevada
February 27, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Las Vegas,
Nevada
February 28 - March 1, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

MARCH 2007

Emergency Flood Hazard Assessment and Protection Measures

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Seattle,
Washington
March 6 - 8, 2007
Tim Abbe,
Jose Carrassaquero,
Jennifer Goldsmith,
Jim Park, &
Gail Terzi

Description

Principles of Environmental Remediation
An overview of technologies and best practices for soil, groundwater, and surface water remediation


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Lacey,
Washington
March 6 - 7, 2007
Heidi Blischke and
Leo Lehmicke

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Phoenix,
Arizona
March 13, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment

(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Phoenix,
Arizona
March 14 - 15, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Sacramento,
California
March 27 - 28, 2007
Bill Voorhees

Description

Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Sacramento,
California
March 29, 2007
Bill Voorhees

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment


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Salt Lake City,
Utah
March 27, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Salt Lake City,
Utah
March 28 - 29, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Fluvial Ordinary High Water Mark & Ordinary High Water Line Delineation Training

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Portland,
Oregon
March 28 - 29, 2007
Alan Wald and
Perry Lund

Description

Environmental Regulations of Illinois
An Overview of Federal and State Law


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Evanston,
Illinois
March 28 - 29, 2007
Anne Viner and Evan McGinley

Description

APRIL 2007

Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Greenwood Village,
Colorado
April 3 - 4, 2007
Michael Ray

Description

Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Greenwood Village,
Colorado
April 5, 2007
Michael Ray

Description

Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Boise,
Idaho
April 3 - 4, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Boise,
Idaho
April 5, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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San Francisco,
California
April 17, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment

(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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San Francisco,
California
April 18 - 19,2007
Erick McWayne

Description

MTCA Spreadsheets Workshop:
Hands-on Training with the 3 and 4 - Phase Partitioning Models


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Kirkland,
Washington
April 18, 2007
Priscilla Zieber

Description

Emergency Flood Hazard Assessment and Protection Measures

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Everett,
Washington
Rescheduled to May 30 - 31, 2007
April 26-27, 2007

Tim Abbe,
Laura Musikanski,
Roger Peters,
Randel Perry, and
Jim Park

Description

MAY 2007

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Lacey, Washington
May 15, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment

(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Lacey, Washington
May 16 - 17, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Backpack Electrofishing and Fish Handling Techniques
Effective Methods for Maximizing Fish Capture and Survival


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Seattle,
Washington
May 22 - 24, 2007
Dr. James B. Reynolds and others

Description

Emergency Flood Hazard Assessment and Protection Measures

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Everett,
Washington
May 30 - 31, 2007 (rescheduled from April 26 - 27, 2007)
Tim Abbe,
Laura Musikanski,
Roger Peters,
Matt Bennett, and
Jim Park

Description

JUNE 2007

Principles of Environmental Remediation
An overview of technologies and best practices for soil, groundwater, and surface water remediation


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Portland,
Oregon
June 12-13, 2007
Heidi Blischke

Description

Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Salt Lake City,
Utah
June 12 - 13, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Salt Lake City,
Utah
June 14, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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Oakland,
California
June 19 - 20, 2007
Richard Grassetti

Description

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater

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Seattle,
Washington
June 20 - 21, 2007
Jeff Kaspar & Erick McWayne

Description

Introduction to Environmental Regulation on Tribal Reservations in Washington

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Seattle,
Washington
June 27 - 28, 2007
Scott Andrews,
Valerie Lee,
Terry Williams,
Ann Tweedy

Description

JULY 2007

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater

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Sacramento,
California
July 10 - 11, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Dallas,
Texas
July 10 - 11, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Dallas,
Texas
July 12, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Underground Storage Tank Inspection Training

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Seattle,
Washington
July 18 - 19, 2007

Ben Thomas,
Jeremy Hailey,
Lynn Gooding,
Scott Wilson,
Greg Young,
& others

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Houston,
Texas
July 24, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Houston,
Texas
July 25 - 26, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Stormwater Monitoring and Data Analysis under New NPDES Phase I and II Regulations

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Seattle,
Washington
July 25 - 26, 2007

Dylan Ahearn,
John Lenth, &
Curtis Hinman

Description

Backpack Electrofishing and Fish Handling Techniques
Effective Methods for Maximizing Fish Capture and Survival

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Grand Junction,
Colorado
July 31 - August 2, 2007
James B. Reynolds & Lawrence Kolz

Description

AUGUST 2007

Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology
Understanding Impacts of Organic Chemicals and Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems


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Portland, Oregon
August 2 - 3, 2007
Ruth Harper

Description

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater

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Portland, Oregon
August 9 - 10, 2007
Jeff Kaspar &
Erick McWayne

Description

Introduction to ArcHydro
Managing and Mapping Hydrologic Data with ArcGIS

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Olympia,
Washington
August 14 - 15, 2007
Seshu Vaddey

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Olympia,
Washington
August 21 - 22, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Olympia,
Washington
August 23, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Introduction ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS

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Olympia,
Washington
August 28 - 30, 2007
Jeff Berry

Description

SEPTEMBER 2007

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Los Angeles,
California
September 5 - 6, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Los Angeles,
California
September 7, 2007
Tom Sarriugarte

Description

NEPA Compliance: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

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Seattle,
Washington
September 12 - 13, 2007 Owen L. Schmidt

Description

Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals
Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability

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Denver,
Colorado
September 12 - 13, 2007 Richard Hurst

Description

Introduction to Engineered Log Jam
Technology and Applications for
Erosion Control and Fish Habitat

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Olympic Peninsula, Washington
September 17 - 21, 2007

Tim Abbe &
others

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Portland,
Oregon
September 19, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment

(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Portland,
Oregon
September 20 - 21, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Principles of Scientific Sampling
Study Design and Data Reporting


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Troutdale,
Oregon

September 25 - 26, 2007

Harold J. Geiger

Description

OCTOBER 2007

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Anchorage, Alaska October 2 - 3, 2007
Oleg Kuzmin

Description

Microsoft Access Training Series:
Applied Environmental Database Design and Queries with Microsoft Access
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Anchorage, Alaska October 4, 2007
Oleg Kuzmin

Description

Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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San Diego,
California
October 16 - 17 , 2007
Richard Grassetti

Description

EPA's Targeted Watershed Initiative Grants: Pacific Northwest Success Stories
Live Broadcast Conference

Seattle,
Washington

October 17, 2007

Many presenters

Description

Seattle Beaming Bioneers Conference 2007

Seattle,
Washington

October 19-21, 2007

Many presenters

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Honolulu,
Hawaii
October 23, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Honolulu,
Hawaii
October 24 - 25, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Scientific Sampling: Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Study Conclusions.

Lacey, Washington

October 23 - 25, 2007

Harold J. Geiger

Description

NEPA Compliance: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

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Las Vegas, Nevada October 24 - 25, 2007 Owen L. Schmidt

Description

Intro to Wild Mushroom Identification in Western Washington
*Weekend workshop/Retreat
An overview of mushroom species, edibility/toxicity, and field identification methods

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

October 26 - 28 , 2007

Thom O'Dell

Description

NOVEMBER 2007

Pacific Salmonid Recovery Conference 2007

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Seattle, Washington November 6 - 9, 2007
Many presenters

Description

Introduction to Environmental Regulation on Tribal Reservations in California

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Sacramento,
California
November 13 - 14, 2007
Scott Andrews & others

Description

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

Download Information Packet (PDF File)

Seattle, Washington
November 13, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Seattle, Washington
November 14 - 15, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Contaminant Vapor Migration and Intrusion
An overview of assessment, modeling, remediation, and institutional controls
Portland, Oregon
November 15 - 16, 2007
Henning Larsen

Description

Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
November 27 - 28, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
November 29 - 30, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

Seattle, Washington November 28 - 29, 2007 Owen L. Schmidt

Description

DECEMBER 2007

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater

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Pasadena,
California
December
4 - 5, 2007
Erick McWayne

Description

The MTCA 101 Workshop
Understanding the Amended Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340)

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

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Seattle,
Washington
December 4, 2007
Pete Kmet &
Priscilla Zieber

Description

The MTCA Cleanup Levels Workshop
Establishing Soil, Groundwater, and Surface Water Cleanup Levels Under the Model Toxics Control Act

(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

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Seattle,
Washington
December 5 - 6, 2007
Priscilla Zieber
& Pete Kmet