Technical Program

Battelle has presented this conference series for more than two decades. Since its inception in 2001, the conference has continuously grown in both scope and impact, serving as a catalyst for scientific progress, collaboration, innovative technologies, and multi-disciplinary problem‑solving. 

The 2027 technical program will be developed through an intense, multilevel review by the Program Committee and Session Chairs.

2027 Conference Program Chairs
Eliza Kaltenberg, Ph.D. (Battelle)
Caitlyn Farragher (Battelle)

2027 Technical Steering Committee
Heidi Bullock (Port of Portland)
Juliette Chausson (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission)
Shane Cherry, MS, LG (HydroGeoLogic, Inc. [HGL])
Karl Gustavson, Ph.D. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Lisa Lefkovitz, PMP (Battelle)
Guilherme Lotufo, Ph.D. (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center)
Chris Moody, RG (Tetra Tech)
Jason Raimondi, PE (Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.)
Danny Reible, Ph.D., PE, BCEE (Texas Tech University)
Katrien Van de Wiele (OVAM Public Waste Agency of Flanders, Belgium)
Bob Wyatt, RG (NW Natural)



2025 Closing Reception Sponsors


    Carlolina Marine Structures

    Established in 2004, Carolina Marine Structures brings extensive knowledge and experience to each assignment. Solving difficult strategic and logistical problems on a wide variety of waterfront projects has built our expertise in all phases of marine construction. This allows us to consistently deliver the best results in the industry.

    We strive to promote environmental stewardship and restoration in all that we do. Ensuring a culture of health and safety, providing extraordinary marine infrastructure solutions, growing our business, inspiring future generations and building a solid foundation of excellence and integrity that is second to none. Providing services and building partnerships that encompass our customer’s mission, vision and goals, both short and long-term. carolinamarinestructures.com

     

    Envirostatus2

    Envirostatus® is a passive sampling company offering tools and solutions for measuring freely-dissolved concentration of organic compounds in sediments and water column. We deliver products and strategies to support customers in industry sectors, universities and non-profit organizations. Envirostatus can offer integrated services for collecting reliable passive sampling results. This includes providing passive samplers that are designed for optimal performance, support in deployments and retrievals, and streamlined data interpretation. enviro-status.com


    WEEKS-1
    Weeks Marine is internationally recognized as a leader in marine construction, working across multiple market sectors including energy, transportation, heavy civil infrastructure, environmental remediation and coastal resiliency. Our expertise and deep understanding of the marine environment makes us our client’s premier choice to construct their waterfront needs from building new bulkheads and berthing structures to constructing highly unique waterfront projects. weekmarine.com