Phytoremediation Helps Clean Contamination in Murdock, Nebraska

In May, 2005, AGEM scientists finished planting more than 2000 trees along a creek tributary as part of an integrated remedial design to remove carbon tetrachloride contamination from the water. (more...)

Omaha World-Herald, July 25, 2005: Science lets nature aid in toxin cleanup

Applied Geosciences and Environmental Management (AGEM) Section

AGEM supports remediation of sites having contaminated groundwater and soil by integrating field sampling, groundwater modeling, and engineering cost analyses. We are developing new cone penetrometer technologies and using them — in combination with innovative sampling, analytical, and computer data processing methods — to map the subsurface distribution of contaminants in soils and groundwater. In addition, we are implementing spray irrigation and phytoremediation as alternatives to traditional methods of treating contaminated groundwater and are investigating the potential application of bioremediation and bioaugmentation technologies where appropriate.

AGEM has had extensive experience in providing environmental expertise to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in support of their former grain storage bin program for nearly 17 years.

For more information, Contact Lorraine M. LaFreniere, PhD, Section Manager