The Housatonic River Initiative will host a panel discussion Wednesday, January 19th, 7 P.M. at Lenox Community Center to answer the question, Is there a better way than hazardous waste dumps in Berkshire County? Presentations will be given by Chris Young, CEO of Biotech Restorations and by Michael Hodges, CEO of Genesis Fluid Solutions.
BioTech Restorations (BTR) and GeoSolve, Inc. have successfully bio-remediated three properties to unrestricted use in California using their Factor. BTR Factor is a California EPA approved bio-remedial technology. Genesis Rapid Dewatering System (RDS) removes sediments and contaminants from all types of waterways quickly, less expensively, and on a smaller footprint.
Co-sponsors include:
- Lee Community Development Corporation
- Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire
- Berkshire Environmental Action Team
- Housatonic Environmental Action League
- Housatonic Valley Association
EPA Public Comment Period ends January 31, 2011 – send comments to svirsky.susan@epa.gov
For more information: Tim Gray, Housatonic Riverkeeper, Executive Director – Housatonic River Initiative;
P.O. Box 321, Lenoxdale, Mass. 01242, 413-446-2520.