A reminder that there is still time to book your place on this Geological Society of London-endorsed CPD short course in :

MONITORED NATURAL ATTENUATION FOR THE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED LAND AND
GROUNDWATER
2-4 June 2009, University of Sheffield, UK

**Fellows of the Geological Society of London receive a 10% discount on the registration fee for this endorsed CPD training http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/events/listings/page5520.html. Other discounts apply for multiple bookings from the same organisation. Course includes free software. If this training course is not for you, but you know a colleague who may benefit, please pass this information to them. Further details are given below.

Offered by the Groundwater Protection and Restoration Group at the University of Sheffield (http://www.shef.ac.uk/gprg), this comprehensive short course covers the principles, assessment and application of monitored natural attenuation (MNA) as a remediation strategy. It provides an overview of the chemical and physical properties of contaminants and their transport in the subsurface, supported by case histories of contaminated sites where natural attenuation has been implemented. Exercises using real data from field sites give delegates an opportunity to get valuable practical experience and put theory into practice for both hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent pollution problems. The current risk-based and regulatory framework underpinning the application of MNA is also covered. Problems in collecting and interpreting data for MNA assessments are described and guidance in good practice for sampling and monitoring strategies to achieve data quality objectives is presented. New decision-support tools for MNA assessments are demonstrated, with individual exercises illustrating their application for real sites.

This short course combines lectures and practical exercises derived from real sites to explain the broad concepts, underlying science and assessment protocols relating to natural attenuation in soils and groundwater. The behaviour of a range of pollutants, including petroleum hydrocarbons, aromatics, phenols and chlorinated solvents, is covered. Delegates will gain fundamental knowledge, applied understanding and transferable practical skills, and be ready to apply natural attenuation concepts to contaminated sites. A free copy of MNA decision-support software and user documentation is provided for all delegates.

Course instructors are:
Dr Steve Thornton (University of Sheffield); Prof Phil Morgan (Sirius Geotechnical and Environmental Ltd);
Prof David Lerner (University of Sheffield), each of whom brings a
wealth of practical experience to share. This is a great opportunity to
learn from, and interact with, internationally recognised experts and
practitioners in the field.

Further details and a booking form can be found at
http://www.shef.ac.uk/civil/shortcourses/emulw.html

Alternatively, please contact
Pat Rayner ([log in to unmask]); Tel: 0114 222 5758; Fax: 0114 222
5793 for enquiries and an application form.