Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Colorado State University Spur Campus
Hydro Building; Bear and Spring Creek Classroom
4777 National Western Drive, Denver
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," are a growing concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. These contaminants have been detected in various media, including water, air, soil, consumer products, and human tissues. As public awareness of these hazards grows, so does regulatory scrutiny and legal action.
Join Trihydro Corporation and Colorado State University for a Colorado-focused forum to learn more about the latest developments in PFAS science and regulations. Experts from academia, industry, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will discuss environmental analysis, regulatory updates, and remediation techniques to address the challenges posed by PFAS.
Participate at no cost, either in person at the Colorado State University Spur Campus or virtually through a live Teams webinar.
Agenda
| THEME 1: PFAS DATA |
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| 9:00 – 9:05 AM | Welcome to the SPUR Campus | Fritz Krembs, Trihydro Corporation
Mitch Olson, Colorado State University |
| 9:05 – 9:35 AM | Forum Goals and Introductory PFAS Background | Fritz Krembs, Trihydro Corporation
Mitch Olson, Colorado State University |
| 9:35 – 10:05 AM | PFAS Analytical Advancements | Chris Higgins, Colorado School of Mines |
| 10:05 – 10:30 AM | PFAS Sampling | Kyle McDonald, Trihydro Corporation |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | BREAK |
| THEME 2: PFAS REGULATIONS |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM | PFAS Regulatory Updates –
Colorado and Federal | Rich Murray, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
| 11:15 – 11:45 AM | PFAS Toxicology | Andrew Pawlisz, Trihydro Corporation |
| 11:45 – 12:15 PM | PFAS Litigation Updates | Scott Clark, Burns, Figa, & Will |
| 12:15 – 12:45 PM | LUNCH |
| 12:30 – 12:45 PM | Student Posters (Flash Presentations) |
| THEME 3: PFAS TREATMENT APPROACHES |
| 12:45 – 1:00 PM | Introductory PFAS Treatment Considerations | Fritz Krembs, Trihydro Corporation
Mitch Olson, Colorado State University |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | PFAS Separation Technologies | Chris Bellona, Colorado School of Mines |
| 1:30 – 2:00 PM | PFAS Destruction Technologies | Anderson Ellis, Colorado School of Mines |
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | PFAS Management in Municipalities | Blair Corning, South Platte Renew |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM | BREAK |
| THEME 4: PFAS REMEDIATION IN COLORADO |
| 2:45 – 3:15 PM | PFAS Remediation in Colorado –
Case Studies and Lessons Learned | Mark Collar, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
| 3:15 – 4:15 PM | Panel Discussion | Scott Clark, Burns, Figa, & Will
Chris Bellona, Colorado School of Mines,
Rich Murray, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Thomas Borch, Colorado State University
Cathelyne Powers, Trihydro Corporation
Blair Coring, South Platte Renew |
| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Happy Hour at the Stockyard |
If you plan to attend in person, please register by Tuesday, February 4th, to ensure adequate food and beverage arrangements.