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Columbia River Treaty Takes a Front Seat at AWRA Conference
By Lisa Berntsen, PWS – Sep 25, 2012
Several months ago I wrote a Field Note about the Columbia River Treaty. This topic is still quite important and was the main focus of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Washington Section annual state conference held September 11-13, 2012 in Ellensburg, Washington. From the...
SH-16 Bridge Construction Driving On!
By Paul Wasser, PE – Sep 19, 2012
  Two cranes with pile-driving hammers installing piling for bridge pier foundations. Driving of the foundation piling for the State Highway 16 (SH-16) Boise River Bridge is proceeding. The bridge is approximately 1,800 feet long and will be the newest crossing of the Boise River. It...
Geoprofessional Services Are Not Commodities
By Kurt Fraese, LG – Aug 3, 2012
Geoprofessionals are recognizing that our services are increasingly under threat of commoditization. More and more private sector projects are awarded on price alone. Minimizing cost is understandable, given the state of the economy; however, it is important that clients and practitioners not lose...
Creating Remarkable Neighborhoods
By Dana Carlisle, PE – Jul 26, 2012
At GeoEngineers, I have been very fortunate to be involved with a tremendous partnership of firms who have collaborated over the past ten years on two redevelopment projects that have significantly transformed the look and feel of the White Center area of Seattle. The projects are King County...
U.S. Geological Survey News: More Than Just Rocks
By Dave Cook, LG, CPG – Jul 24, 2012
As the lone geologist in my family, I receive regular harassment from my two younger brothers about being a geologist. A typical rib is, “rocks, what are they good for?” I typically respond that they are lucky to know someone who understands earth processes and systems.  I’ve been a subscriber...

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