Yearly Archives: 2014
Algae to Oil?
POV
February 25, 2014
Algae converted to oil in one HOUR!!!!! It appears that the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a Department of Energy lab, has developed a new innovative process to convert algae to oil. Their process claims to be less energy intensive resulting in cheaper cost to convert. The biofuels company Genifuel has licensed the technology and is […]
Floyds Fork for Seasonal Trout Fishing?
POV
February 24, 2014
SMG has been closely following the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) in Floyds Fork. The ultimate purpose of a TMDL is to restore water quality in a stream. Streams are touted for TMDLs when they do not meet water quality standards. Interestingly, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife announced that they may allow trout fishing in […]
SMG Supports Engineering Education during Engineers Week 2014
POV
February 19, 2014
Patty Mason, civil engineer at SMG, in conjunction with the East Oldham Middle School PTSA and the seventh grade science teachers will lead DiscoverE at EOMS as part of Engineers’ Week. The goal of DiscoverE is to help K-12 students discover the exciting worlds of engineering and technology. The event includes two to three volunteer […]
Constructed Wetlands
POV
February 17, 2014
There are many different options available to treat wastewater. Some require highly trained operators, some require large amounts of chemicals, and some require expensive equipment. Sometimes, however, the simplest approach can work just as well. Constructed wetlands are an innovative and inexpensive treatment approach that have proven to be a viable wastewater treatment option. They […]
EPA Issues a Significant New Use Rule under TSCA for Five Chemicals
POV
February 14, 2014
A final rule was issued in the Federal Register on February 4, 2014, that will allow the EPA under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) to monitor the use of five chemicals generally referred to as “complex strontium aluminate, rare earth doped.” This rule will require any person who intends to manufacture, import or process […]