Evolution of Brownfields in Wisconsin: from USTs to PFAS
Join us for the fall Engineering Seminar Series as Adam J. Roder, PE, PG, Geosyntec Consultants, presents Evolution of Brownfields in Wisconsin: from USTs to PFAS.
Redevelopment of “brownfield” properties has taken place for generations, although originally, contaminated properties were rarely identified as such. Over the last three decades, brownfield redevelopment has evolved tremendously in the environmental consulting world, including regulations, technology, funding sources, and community awareness. This seminar will present several brownfield case study projects and the continuing evolution of brownfields in Wisconsin, including discussion about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a group of emerging contaminants.
Presenter: Adam J. Roder, PE, PG, Geosyntec Consultants
About the presenter
Mr. Roder has 26 years of experience in environmental consulting, starting with a couple years of experience in the Chicago, IL area and then spending the last 24 years in the Wisconsin market. He has worked on subsurface investigation projects with PVOC, CVOC, PAH, RCRA metals, PCBs, and PFAS contaminants within soil, groundwater, and/or vapor matrices. He has also designed and implemented remedial actions for projects with traditional dig and haul, in situ chemical oxidation, in situ bioaugmentation, slurry wall installation, active and passive sub-slab vapor mitigation systems, and engineered barrier construction. Many of these projects were associated with Brownfield redevelopments for private and public entities. Mr. Roder received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and Illinois, and is a licensed Professional Geologist in Wisconsin.
About the company
Geosyntec is a consulting and engineering firm of 2,500+ employees that works with private and public sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are committed to the idea that technical leadership and client service are the foundations for producing solutions for our clients that are practical, efficient, and sustainable. Geosyntec serves our clients from more than 100 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
About the Engineering Seminar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Engineering Seminar Series is offered on campus and via zoom. Free and open to the public, these presentations showcase the plan, design, construction, and maintenance of real-world engineering projects and how they change our community. Attendees are eligible for one professional development hour.
To request disability accommodations, contact the UW-Platteville College of EMS at 608.342.1561 or emsdeansoffice@uwplatt.edu.