Opening Session Speakers

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 

Moderator: AEG President Sarah Kalika

Room: Columbus Ballroom

 

Time            Speaker                       

8:00             Welcome: Sarah Kalika, Curt Schmidt and Niall Henshaw

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8:05             AEG Volunteer Recognition Award: Gerry Stirewalt and Courtney Johnson 

 

8:10             AEG Advocacy Award: John McPhee

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8:20             AEG Foundation Awards: Dr. Anna Saindon

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9:00             Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gale Blackmer, Pennsylvania State Geologist

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9:30           Keynote Speaker: David E. Haymes, Assistant Commissioner, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment,

                  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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10:00         Morning Break

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10:20        OEEG Project Award: Paw Paw Slope Stabilization Project - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park

                   - Joseph Reed

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11:00        2023/2024 AEG/GSA Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer: Cynthia Palomares

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11:30        Introduction of AEG/GSA Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer: Dr. John Kemeny