Remediation Seminar
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Grand, Long Beach, CA
Be at the forefront of innovative environmental management solutions!
This year’s seminar brings together industry leaders and innovators to share the latest solutions in remediation—including cutting-edge PFAS treatment technologies and site cleanup strategies.
Keynote Spotlight: The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) will present on the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF)—a transformative program driving petroleum cleanups, community redevelopment, and environmental justice across California. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to meet OSCF managers and senior staff in person and learn how to participate in the program.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and networking happy hour.
Seminar Agenda
Agenda:
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Development of a Practical Tool for In Situ Assessment of PFAS Precursors Transformation
John Xiong, Haley and Aldrich
Abstract
9:30 am – 10:00 am
How long do you need to plan for PFAS groundwater remediation? 100 years or 1,000
Lowell Kessel, CERES
Abstract
10:00 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Applying Thermal Conduction Heating for PFAS-Impacted Soil Remediation
Patrick Joyce, TRS
Abstract
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Challenges and Success Stories of Onsite PFAS Treatment in Wastewater and Decontamination for AFFF Conversions to Fluorine-Free (aka “Green”) Foams
Eric Foster, GEM
Abstract
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm Key-Note Speaker
State Water Boards DFA Division
The Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) provides up to $1 million to clean up petroleum-contaminated UST sites with no responsible party. More than a cleanup program, OSCF is driving redevelopment, affordable housing, and environmental justice across California. This presentation will highlight success stories and opportunities for environmental professionals to help transform neglected sites into community assets.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Leveraging the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund to Advance Closure at the Marlar Property
Roohi Toosi, APEX
Abstract
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Hollywood of the East! Coming soon - Netflix Studios at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey
Dolores Salman, Langan/Netflix
Abstract
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination using a Multi-Aquifer Injection Well Transect to Replace a Pump & Treat System at a TCE-Impacted Site
Eduardo Abdo, ERM
Abstract
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Simultaneous Biogeochemical Treatment of Heavy Metals and Chlorinated Ethenes in Groundwater
Alan Seech, Evonik
Abstract
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Happy Hour!!! – Grand Hotel Patio
Hotel Accommodations - (Book Here)
We've secured a special rate of $179 per night at the Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach, located just 0.3 miles (7-minute walk) from The Grand.
Hotel Details:
Address: 4111 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA
Dates: October 22–24
Rate: $179/night
To receive the discounted rate, mention the Professional Environmental Management Association (PEMA) Conference at The Grand when booking your reservation.
Registration Fees
Seminar Registration Fees:
Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch
Members: $150
Non-members: $170
Add $10 for Payment At-the-Door
Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsor:
(limited to four)
Member $550 / Non-Member $650
Sponsorship Benefits:
-Booth or Tabletop Display for Marketing Materials
-Master list of attendees
-One complimentary registration
-Logo recognition on event PowerPoint and email blasts
Gold Sponsor:
Member $350 / Non-Member $450
Sponsorship Benefits:
-Master list of attendees
-One complimentary registration
-Logo recognition on event PowerPoint and email blasts
Breakfast Sponsor:
(limited to two)
Member $500 / Non-Member $600
Sponsorship Benefits:
-One complimentary registration
-90 Second presentation during breakfast
-Logo recognition on event PowerPoint and email blasts
Lunch Sponsor:
(limited to two)
Member $500 / Non-Member $600
Sponsorship Benefits:
-One complimentary registration
-90 Second presentation during lunch
-Logo recognition on event PowerPoint and email blasts
Happy Hour Sponsor:
Member $400 / Non-Member $500
Sponsorship Benefits:
-One complimentary registration
-Logo recognition on event PowerPoint and email blasts
Thank You Gold Sponsors:
Thank You Platinum Sponsors:
Thank You Happy Hour Sponsor:
