This two-day course will provide a comprehensive overview of how to conceptualize, investigate, and evaluate groundwater/surface water interactions to assess the impacts of contaminated groundwater discharges to surface water bodies. The advantages and disadvantages of applicable hydrogeological characterization tools will be discussed as will the potential need for targeted high-resolution sampling in order to better understand the complexities of the groundwater/surface water systems. Presentations of relevant case studies will demonstrate how simple, cost-effective monitoring approaches can improve site-specific conceptual models, identify the greatest areas of concern, and support shareholder decisions to effectively evaluate the transition zones and implement remedial actions.

Presenters:
Brewster Conant Jr., University of Waterloo
Martin Briggs, USGS
Bruce Duncan, Bruce Duncan Environmental Consulting, LLC
Tamara Ohl, EPA Region 5
Ted Repasky, EPA Region 10
René Fuentes, EPA Region 10

*This course is limited to personnel from EPA, other Federal agencies, Tribes, and State and Local Government, and is free of charge for them. Personnel not directly employed by a government agency (e.g. private industry or contractor) cannot be accepted into this course except by invitation from the organizer. This course is offered free of charge to all registrants who are confirmed to attend.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for security screening, check-in, and escort to the conference rooms. Note that you will need to go through a magnetometer during the screening process. Wi-fi will not be available for non-EPA personnel.