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Natural Resource Technology Ranked Among Largest Engineering Firms in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Business Journal “Book of Lists” ranked Natural Resource Technology #24 on the list of largest engineering firms in the state.
Date: January, 2006
Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission and Department of Natural Resources Name Natural Resource Technology Staff to Conserve Wisconsin Clean Coal Study Group
Bruce R. Hensel, PG, Senior Hydrogeologist with Natural Resource Technology, has been appointed to a special task force created to study the feasibility of integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) technology for cleaner electric power generation. When Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle announced his “Conserve Wisconsin” environmental agenda, he asked the two state agencies to assemble a team of experts to study IGCC. Mr. Hensel’s expertise in coal combustion byproduct characterization and management will complement the other members of the study group, which include utility, environmental, customer groups, and union representatives.
Date: October 12, 2005
Natural Resource Technology Assists Wisconsin Builders Association in One of the First Signed Green Tier Charter Agreements
Scott Hassett, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), signed an historic Green Tier Charter Agreement with the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Development Council in a ceremony held in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 3, 2005. Natural Resource Technology participated in the WBA charter’s development, performed introductory training to introduce Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to a pilot group of WBA members and WDNR staff, and helped develop individual pilot members’ EMS programs.
Natural Resource Technology is the consultant of record in two of the three active Charter Agreement groups (Act 276, ss. 299.83(7E)), that have formed since the legislation has passed. We also participated on the “Functional Equivalency” work group that assisted WDNR in defining the criteria a participant’s EMS would have to meet in order to qualify for the program.
Date: October 3, 2005
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Honors Natural Resource Technology with Engineering Achievement Award
As part of the We Energies project team, Natural Resource Technology received the 2005 annual ASCE-Wisconsin Section, Engineering Achievement Award for the remediation of a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site performed at the historic Fox River canal and adjacent property in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The award recognized Natural Resource Technology’s use of an innovative in-situ stabilization process in which MGP residuals were immobilized by mixing impacted soil with engineered blends of Portland and slag cement. The blends were modified to accommodate the desired geotechnical properties in different areas of the property where low soil permeability, resistance to river erosion and bridge foundation support were needed.
Date: September 23, 2005
“Family Friendly” Award presented to Natural Resource Technology by MetroParent Magazine
“Parents who work outside the home juggle two worlds — work life that engages their minds and family life that owns their hearts.” (Family Friendly Awards booklet)
Natural Resource Technology was honored to have been recognized by MetroParent Magazine with a Family Friendly Award for our innovative benefits and policies that promote work/life balance.
Date: September 16, 2005
Wisconsin’s Governor Doyle Recognizes Natural Resource Technology’s President
Governor Jim Doyle awarded a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the State of Wisconsin to Robert Karnauskas, Natural Resource Technology’s President, for his service as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists. Mr. Karnauskas served as vice chair of the Hydrology Section since its inception.
Date: September, 2005
National Brownfield Association Taps Roy Wittenberg to Co-Chair Training and Outreach Committee
The National Brownfield Association (NBA) Wisconsin Chapter was officially launched this summer. Establishing committees, planning chapter events, workshops, and training sessions are all part of the organization’s kick-off plan.
Mr. Wittenberg is co-chair of the committee providing resources and training, with support from the NBA, to facilitate brownfields reuse in Wisconsin. The committee will review the technical aspects and issues related to brownfield redevelopment and conduct outreach to a variety of stakeholders.Date: August 22, 2005
Slag Cement Association recognized Natural Resource Technology project as 2004 Project of the Year
The project, the remediation of the former manufactured gas plant site in Appleton, Wisconsin, was recognized as the Best Use of Slag Cement for Sustainable Development. Slag cement is a byproduct of the steel making process and had historically been considered a waste material. Slag has gained recognition as a supplement to Portland cement in concrete projects requiring high strength and low permeability.
Date: May 23, 2005
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