Sulfidic, Sulfuric, or Neither (PASS, NASS or AASS): Acid Sulfate Soils Risk and Interpretation Workshop, presented by Mark Stuckey, Environmental Earth Sciences International.
This training for members is designed for mid-career professionals who understand the basics, background and field testing surrounding acid sulfate soils assessment, however not the interpretation of laboratory results, risk and provision of correct acid sulfate soil management.
Discover the difference between acid sulfate soils vs acid rock, the influence of organic matter on field testing and laboratory results, when acid sulfate soil management plans are required (or are not!), which guidelines prevail in NSW and get into the nitty gritty of managing and classifying acid sulfate soil waste and the meaning behind ‘sulfidic ores’.
By the end of this training attendees will be able to provide their clients with risk-based advice through appropriately analysing the data, and determining appropriate management practices.
About our presenter:
Mark Stuckey is a senior principal soil scientist, hydrogeologist and risk assessor with over 29 years professional experience specialising in the investigation, remediation and management of sites in Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia & the UK. He is an EPA accredited contaminated site auditor in NSW, VIC, QLD and NT, and a Soil Science Australia (SSA) Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) accredited in Contaminated Sites Assessment and Management (CSAM) and a Registered Soil Practitioner (RSP) in Acid Sulfate Soil.
Mark is an expert in acid sulfate soil identification, assessment, remediation and management and also performs human health and ecological risk assessments and undertakes groundwater solute transport assessments including modelling. Mark has provided independent expert witness services for legal proceedings on numerous occasions, which has included court/ panel hearing appearances and provision of individual and joint expert reports.
Attendees should bring a laptop to assist with acid-base accounting.
Afternoon tea is included and attendees will receive printed course notes.