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Team GEI congratulates ecologist Mary Balsdon who co-authored an article – Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on host–parasite interactions in aquatic environments – for the scientific journal, Oecologia. Mary and her co-author examined the potential effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on aquatic fauna, specifically the interactions between hosts and their parasites or pathogens. This included a literature survey and a three-week laboratory study. “Microplastics are a large environmental issue, and there are so many impacts on aquatic fauna and disease dynamics that are unknown. In our study we just scratched the surface of this problem by pairing a literature review with a lab study to determine patterns related to host resistance or tolerance,” said Mary. “Microplastics have complex and unpredictable effects on infectious disease dynamics, and there is an urgent need for further study on this important interaction within #aquatic systems.” Well done Mary! Read the paper online:
Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on host-parasite interactions in aquatic environments - Oecologia
Lake management hit the airwaves when #TeamGEI’s Alejandro Reyes, CLM and Luke Gervase, CLM joined Rhode Island’s WBLQ Stereo 1230 and 103.1 FM to talk with hosts Katy Keiffer and Gina Fuller on the Resiliency Radio Show. AJ and Luke discussed GEI’s Chapman Pond project in RI and explored the steps behind #lakemanagement and the role of the community in helping water bodies recover. Listen to the interview
reslicency radio 119th episode 112 21 2023 .mp3
Watch TeamGEI’s Savanna Marino, GIT discuss sustainable soil solutions with St. John's University students participating in the Global Learning Program: Aim2Flourish. She discusses New York City’s Soil Bank initiative and how this innovative and sustainable alternative to the disposal of excess soil is helping revolutionize traditional soil management in construction projects. Kudos to the students for aligning this initiative with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainability Interview with Savanna Marino
Team GEI congratulates our Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, DGE Robinson for being named as one of this year’s recipients of the Deep Foundations Institute's President’s Award. Helen has been at the forefront of taking the institute to new heights through her leadership in education and mentorship for the next generation of foundations experts.
Helen Robinson Honored with Deep Foundation Institute's (DFI) President's Award - GEI Consultants
Team GEI enjoyed learning and sharing at last week’s Canadian Freshwater Mollusc Research Meeting in #Ontario, a meeting devoted to the study of freshwater molluscs in Canada and the #GreatLakes Region. Conversations during this meeting included current research on freshwater mussel distribution, sampling efforts, threats and limiting factors, mitigation and recovery, and ecotoxicology. Michelle Letourneau, Blair Kimble, and Meghan Martinski are just a few of our experts across North America who work with clients to manage challenges around molluscs/mussels and other aquatic species at risk. Meghan and Blair presented during the Mitigation and Recovery Actions session at this event, offering insight on the mussel relocation work being performed on the #Wisconsin River by GEI. We’ll be back in 2025 for the next meeting!
Team GEI enjoyed learning and sharing at last week’s Canadian Freshwater Mollusc Research Meeting in #Ontario, a meeting devoted to the study of freshwater molluscs in Canada and the #GreatLakes Region. Conversations during this meeting included current research on freshwater mussel distribution, sampling efforts, threats and limiting factors, mitigation and recovery, and ecotoxicology. Michelle Letourneau, Blair Kimble, and Meghan Martinski are just a few of our experts across North America who work with clients to manage challenges around molluscs/mussels and other aquatic species at risk. Meghan and Blair presented during the Mitigation and Recovery Actions session at this event, offering insight on the mussel relocation work being performed on the #Wisconsin River by GEI. We’ll be back in 2025 for the next meeting!
Congratulations to our Team GEI members for racking up another award for the Massachusetts Port Authority's (Massport’s) Conley Terminal Modernization – Berth 10 project. This team was honored with a Phoenix Award, honoring high quality brownfields projects around the country.
GEI Captures Phoenix Award for Conley Terminal's Berth 10 Project - GEI Consultants
Team GEI enjoyed every minute of the Deep Foundations Institute’s Annual Conference in Seattle last week. Fun networking combined with plenty of learning about the great #foundations work being done around the country. One of the highlights was Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, DGE being named a recipient of DFI’s President’s Award.
Team GEI enjoyed every minute of the Deep Foundations Institute’s Annual Conference in Seattle last week. Fun networking combined with plenty of learning about the great #foundations work being done around the country. One of the highlights was Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, DGE being named a recipient of DFI’s President’s Award.
During this year’s Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference, #TeamGEI focused on reducing our #environmental impact and increasing our #social impact. Instead of swag, we committed to donating $5 for every business card dropped by attendees at GEI’s booth. The donation to the Hawaii Community Foundation supports their Maui Strong Fund. We thank everyone who stopped by our booth to support the cause. With your support, we donated $1,000, which we hope will help the communities on #Maui recover from the recent wildfires.
During this year’s Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference, #TeamGEI focused on reducing our #environmental impact and increasing our #social impact. Instead of swag, we committed to donating $5 for every business card dropped by attendees at GEI’s booth. The donation to the Hawaii Community Foundation supports their Maui Strong Fund. We thank everyone who stopped by our booth to support the cause. With your support, we donated $1,000, which we hope will help the communities on #Maui recover from the recent wildfires.
What a great time at the Western Dredging Association (WEDA)'s Summit & Expo 2023 in #LasVegas. We had a blast sharing our insights, meeting old friends, making new ones, and talking about our passions to perform meaningful work across the country. #environmental #constructionmanagement
What a great time at the Western Dredging Association (WEDA)'s Summit & Expo 2023 in #LasVegas. We had a blast sharing our insights, meeting old friends, making new ones, and talking about our passions to perform meaningful work across the country. #environmental #constructionmanagement
#TeamGEI congratulates R. Jessica Turner, PG (GA, TN, TX) Turner for representing us as a member of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership’s Class of 2023. This program offers a wonderful opportunity to network and learn from professionals in several industries throughout #Georgia. Way to go Jessica!
Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership welcomes 33 local changemakers to its Class of '23 - SaportaReport