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Soil and Water Science Department |
May 7 - 10, 2012
University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL |
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Course Overview
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Residuals of society’s activities have been land applied for eons, usually with beneficial effects, but sometimes with unintentional negative effects on human, environmental, and soil health. This short-course provides the basis for sustainable land application by considering the assimilative capacity of soils to accept residuals, regulatory issues, and residual characteristics. Residuals include biosolids, animal manures, reclaimed waters, composts, and various non-hazardous industrial by-products. Successful course attendees will learn how to match the characteristics of various residuals with soil assimilative capacities (residual loading rates and management) to optimize beneficial effects, minimize negative effects, and to meet regulatory requirements.
The course format includes lectures by the instructors that describe fundamental residual-soil processes and reactions, guest lectures by regulators and individuals involved in land application operations, and various experiential activities (e.g., data interpretations, practical calculations, self-directed activities). A Certificate of Completion will be presented upon completion of the course.
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Who
Should Attend?
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Academics
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Agricultural Engineers
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City and County Government
Officials and Decision-makers
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Climatologists
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Environmental Consultants
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Environmental Engineers
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Environmental Epidemiologists
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Environmental Regulators
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Environmental Scientists
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Foresters
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Geotechnical Engineers
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Geophysicists and Geologists
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Soil Scientists
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Scientists and scientists in
training
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Others seeking training in GIS
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Ways to Benefit
 Upon completion of this course, you will be able
to:
- Identify residual characteristics critical to sustainable land application,
- Identify soil characteristics and management practices critical to sustainable land application,
- Calculate residual application rates consistent with sustainable land application based on residual and soil characteristics and regulatory guidance,
- Recognize and understand the bases for successful land application programs,
- Understand the bases for “non-traditional” benefits of land application of residuals (e.g., carbon credits, contaminate mitigation, remediation, urban gardening, etc.),
- Understand the bases for “contaminants of concern” that could impact land application programs.
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Tentative
Agenda
Day 1: Monday,
May 7, 2012
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12:00 pm–1:00pm |
Registration/Sign-in: pick up course materials and name badge |
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1:00pm–2:00pm |
Welcome and Course Overview |
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2:00pm–3:30pm |
Introduction Land Application, Residual Types and Properties |
3:30pm–3:45pm |
Break |
3:45pm–5:00pm |
Videos, films, links to symposia (or guest) lectures;
“the good, the bad, and the ugly” of land application.
Readings and homework assignments |
Day 2: Tuesday,
May 8, 2012
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8:00am–9:45am |
Lecture – Soil as a Treatment Medium |
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9:45am–10:00am |
Break |
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10:00am–12:00pm |
Lecture – Soil as a Treatment Medium (Continued) |
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12:00pm–1:00pm |
Lunch on own |
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1:00pm–3:30pm |
Lecture—Soil Processes Controlling Pollutants |
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3:00pm–3:45pm |
Break |
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Lecture—Soil Processes Controlling Pollutants (Continued) |
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5:00pm |
Assign homework (fictitious data) and reading for Wed (soil fundamentals)
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Day 3: Wednesday,
May 9, 2012
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8:00am–9:45am |
Lecture – Soil Processes Continued |
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9:45am–10:00am |
Break |
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10:00am–12:00pm |
Lecture – Soil Processes Continued (CMIS demonstration/practice) |
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12:00pm–1:00pm |
Lunch on own |
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1:00pm–3:30pm |
Lecture—Application Rate Determinations |
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2:45pm–3:00pm |
Break |
3:00pm–5:00pm |
Lecture—Rate determination Example Calculations |
5:00pm |
Assign homework and reading |
Day 4: Thursday,
May 10, 2012
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8:00am–9:45am |
Examples of successful programs, various speakers
(e.g., ConservII, Living Filter,
GRU Whistling Pines farm |
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9:45am–10:00am |
Break |
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10:00am–12:00pm |
Discussion, questions, wrap-up. |
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12:00pm–1:00pm |
Adjourn |
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Course
Instructors
Dr. Elliott is Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State University. For 30 years, he has been involved in teaching, research, and consulting in the areas of fate and transport of pollutants in aquatic and soil systems, and the evaluation and design of land-based waste disposal systems.
For more information about Dr. Elliott, visit his Home Page at:
www.abe.psu.edu/facstaff/Elliott.htm
Dr. O’Connor is Professor of Environmental Soil Chemistry in the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida. He has researched and taught about the fate, transport, and risks of numerous wastes and waste constituents following land application for over 25 years.
or more information about Dr.O'Connor, visit his Home Page at:
soils.ifas.ufl.edu/personnel/oconnor.html
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Registration
Information
Enrollment in this course is limited to the
first 25 participants, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Due to the specialized nature of this course, advance registration is required, and we
encourage you to register early to secure a seat in the course. After the
cancellation deadline, registration fees will not be refunded.
All figures are presented in US dollars ($).
For registration information, contact:
Dr. George A. O’Connor
Soil and Water Science Dept.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0510
gao@ufl.edu
352-392-7181 ext 329
Early
Reduced Registration
(on or before April 15, 2012) |
Regular Registration
(after April 15, 2012)
(if space is available) |
WITH
notebook ...................$500 |
WITH
notebook ...................$600 |
What Does the Fee Include?
The course fee includes a notebook containing lecture notes, Power Point slides (pdf), sample exercises, selected journal articles (pdf), references, pertinent websites/links, and agency/other contacts. Daily refreshments will be provided and participants are on their own for all other meals.
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Training
Site
This course will be held on the University of
Florida campus in
Gainesville, FL.
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Course Brochure
Course Brochure
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Area
Information
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For
Further Information
| Course Organizer/Instructor:
Dr. George A. O’Connor
Soil and Water Science Dept.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0510
PHONE: (352) 392-7181 ext 329
FAX: (352) 392-3399
EMAIL:
gao@ufl.edu
Instructor:
Dr. Herschel A. Elliott
Agricultural and Biological
Engineering Dept.
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802-1909
PHONE: (814) 863-2062
EMAIL: hae1@engr.psu.edu |
Registration Information:
Dr. George A. O’Connor
Soil and Water Science Dept.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0510
PHONE: (352) 392-7181 ext 329
FAX: (352) 392-3399
EMAIL: gao@ufl.edu
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