Prioritization of Remediation Efforts Track
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 11:00 am – 4:20 pm
Track Sponsor: Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Track Moderator: Stephen McCord, Ph.D., McCord Environmental
As part of this track, conference participants heard technical presentations on prioritizing abandoned mine remediation efforts, encompassing a watershed-wide approach using innovative modeling techniques. The discussion included tools for local government-led initiatives to access state and federal resources to address abandoned mine-related issues.
Click here to read the issue papers developed by The Sierra Fund to frame each of the four conference tracks.
11:00 am – Track Introduction and Overview
Stephen McCord, Ph.D., McCord Environmental
11:10 am – Technical Presentation: Downstream Prioritization through Modeling: Yolo Bypass and Delta Mercury Modeling
Carol DiGiorgio, Department of Water Resources
11:40 am – Technical Presentation: Upstream Prioritization through Modeling: Sierra Nevada Mercury Impairment Project
Charles Alpers, Ph.D., United States Geological Survey
12:15 – 1:15 pm – Lunch Break
1:20 pm – Technical Presentation: Bird’s Eye View: Tools for Prioritizing AML Sites across the State
Glenda Marsh, Department of Conservation Abandoned Mine Lands Program
1:55 pm – Technical Presentation: Local Government Opportunities to Lead AML Prioritization Efforts
Alexandria Keeble-Toll, The Sierra Fund
2:25 – 15 Minute Break
2:40 pm – Prioritization Track and Best Available Techniques Track Joint Panel Discussion
- Stephen McCord, Facilitator
- Mark Nechodom, Ph.D., Director, Department of Conservation
- Carol DiGiorgio, Department of Water Resources
- Charles Alpers, Ph.D., United States Geological Survey
- Glenda Marsh, Department of Conservation Abandoned Mine Lands Program
- Alexandria Keeble-Toll, The Sierra Fund
- Andrea Foster, Ph.D., United States Geological Survey
- Jacob Fleck, United States Geological Survey
- Michelle Wood, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
- David Chambers, Ph.D., Center for Science in Public Participation