December 15 - 16, 2026, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. MST (2 Days)
Mountain Time Zone (7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Pacific or 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Central)
Live Interactive Online Training
Course Reviews (4.8/5):
Summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transport, fate, and attenuation of metals in soil and groundwater using the "Scenarios Approach". The Scenarios Approach was developed by Savannah River National Laboratory to provide a quick and easy framework for improving the assessment and remediation of inorganic contaminated sites. The Scenarios Approach is based on the interpretation of plume geochemistry, geochemical gradients, and specific inorganic contaminant behavior in various geochemical settings (e.g., Cr(VI) instability under low redox conditions). Understanding metal behavior within various geochemical conditions provides an improved method for predicting metal contaminant transport and fate, and implementing effective remediation strategies. The course focuses on metals in soil and groundwater, and is also applicable to sediment, stormwater, and surface water.
Biogeochemical Gradients
Six Scenario Behavior of:
Intended Audience: Environmental engineers, geologists, hydrogeologist, agency staff, and other environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of the transport and fate of metals and other inorganic contaminants in soil and groundwater. This course is ideal for seasoned professionals, as well as, new hires who would benefit from a "crash course" in modern inorganic contaminant transport and fate.
Learning Objectives and Approaches: Course participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior of metals and other inorganic contaminants in soil and groundwater, and effective approaches to enhance attenuation. Key concepts will be emphasized through a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, and quizzes. Those seeking course credit must fully participate in the course and will be required to complete a written test to ensure they have gained an adequate understanding of topics covered.
Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered.
Course Materials: 2026 updated course proceedings and reference material (202 color pages - PDF).
Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.
Registration: $395, $295 per person for 2 to 9 people, $250 per person for 10 or more people on the same registration. Each registrant will receive their own link to join the training and may participate from any location with internet access. You may register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783.
Location: Anywhere you can get comfortable and online.
About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over thirty years of professional experience in environmental quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to environmental projects and teaches courses in environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, transport and fate, remediation, and water quality management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy (NEMA).
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