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Training course - Characterization of river and lake sediments

 

Rome, May 5-6 Rome, May 5-6, ISPRA Sala Fazzini, via Curtatone, 3
The course addresses the issue of the procedures for the characterization, management and remediation of sediments of inland waters. The goal is to standardize the methodologies and criteria to be applied in phases of characterization, dredging, disposal/recovery of dredged sludge and remediation of contaminated sediments. The course is organized in two days of training consisting of classroom lessons that address four key issues related to sediment: characterization, investigations and remediation goals for specific sites; remediation technologies; handling and management. Participation is free and is aimed mainly at engineers working within the Regional and Provincial Environmental Agencies System and for local administrations. A certificate of participation will be released at the end of the course.

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