This year EPI is pleased to present an agenda that covers a range of topics from remediation tools to aquifer studies from environmental professionals, and updates from familiar faces. The IDNR has reviewed the agenda for the symposium and has awarded 1.5 CEUs for Monday evening and 7.0 CEUs for Tuesday for ICGWPs. Also this year, the IDNR has awarded 0.2 CEUs Monday evening and 0.5 CEUs Tuesday for Iowa Certified Well Contractors!
The EPI Symposium will again be held at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston. This beautiful facility is easily accessible from the interstate and offers free, spacious parking. For overnight accommodations, contact the Stoney Creek Inn at (515) 334-9000 . EPI will have a block of rooms reserved until October 25.
The Symposium kicks off Monday evening with networking/social time, dinner, and a presentation. The Monday evening speaker is Dr. John Jansen, a 2013 McEllhiney Lecturer with NGWA, who will be presenting: "Keeping the Pump Primed: Aquifer Sustainability".
John Jansen, Ph.D., PG, is a principal and senior hydrogeologist for Cardno ENTRIX. He works on a wide variety of groundwater projects around the country, specializing in high-capacity wells and groundwater resource management. Formerly a partner in a Denver-based water rights company and the chief geoscientist for an international drilling company, he has broad experience in well construction and maintenance, as well as water rights issues.
Drinks and appetizers, sponsored by the vendors, will be available prior to dinner and following the presentation.
*****If you are interested in attending the lecture only (no dinner), please register here as the lecture itself is a free event.
Due to the positive response last year, the Networking/Social time with drinks and snacks following the Symposium, sponsored by EPI and the vendors, will be located at the bar area outside of the conference room again this year.