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Abandoned Oil Well Investigation

Amanda Ludlow, Principal Scientist with Roux Associates, Inc. traveled to Peru on behalf of the Blacksmith Institute to investigate contamination from abandoned oil wells located in the hills surrounding Puno, in the communities of Pirin, Ahuallane and Huancane, located on the northwestern shores of Lake Titicaca.

Abandoned oil extraction wells were reported to discharge metal, oil and salt contamination into the nearby water and soil, ultimately draining to Lake Titicaca.  While many of the wells were closed and capped, residual contamination was detected in the adjacent and downgradient soil (e.g., arsenic 36,715 mg/kg).  The Peru soil cleanup standard for agriculture and residential areas is 50 mg/kg.  Immediately adjacent to the contaminated soil are potato fields, homes and a school.

Currently Roux Associates and the Blacksmith Institute are developing remediation plans for both the arsenic contaminated soil (i.e., capping and containment) as well as for the abandoned wells which continue to discharge contaminated water to the communities (i.e., constructed treatment wetlands). Construction is anticipated to begin Spring 2014.

Roux Associates and the Blacksmith Institute have partnered on several cleanup projects worldwide as we are both committed to assisting and educating others about the value of employing natural systems to improve water quality. The Blacksmith Institute is an international non-profit organization dedicated to solving pollution problems in low and middle income countries, where human health is at risk. Since its inception in 1999, Blacksmith has completed more than 50 cleanup projects in 21 countries.  Blacksmith works closely with national stakeholders from communities, industry and governments, and coordinates with key organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Commission, many of which provide funding.  For more information about the Blacksmith Institute click below:

Roux Associates, Inc. are nationally recognized experts and leaders in the design and implementation of sustainable, low-cost Engineered Natural Systems (ENS®) treatment technologies such as Constructed Treatment Wetlands (CTW), Phytotechnologies, and other passive technologies (e.g., permeable reactive barriers and natural media filtration).  Our award-winning ENS® technologies have been used to treat groundwater and surface water contamination, stormwater runoff, contaminated soils and sediments, landfill leachate, and industrial/municipal wastewaters.

Roux Associates, Inc. is hosting an evening of food, open bar, auction and dancing at Lily Flanagan's Pub in Babylon, NY to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 19, 2013
6:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE:
Lily Flanagan's Pub
345 Deer Park Avenue
Babylon, NY

TICKETS*:
$35.00 in advance
or $40.00 at the door
*Includes food & open bar 

DOOR PRIZES & & AUCTION*:

• Samsung Galaxy Tablet

• Gift Certificates to Local Restaurants & Establishments

• Pro Sport Tickets

• Basket of Cheer

• Lottery Basket

• 50/50

• And much, much, more...

*All proceeds from all sales will be donated to St. Jude.

Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.  No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries.  Learn More About St. Jude Children's Hospital Here  

Roux Associates is dedicated to maintaining an active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, encouraging employee involvement with volunteer and charitable activities in the surrounding community.  The CSR program directs financial donations and volunteer activities to established charities aligned with the goals of bettering the community and conserving natural resources.  The community outreach program focuses on the actual involvement of our employees with the community and encourages our employees to work, sweat, and participate in efforts to better the local environment and contribute to the needs of our neighbors.

Thank you for your support.  Sincerely,

The Roux CSR Team

Roux Associates, Inc. hosted a fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Lilly Flanagan’s in Babylon, NY.  All of the $6,300.00 raised from donations, ticket and raffle sales went to St. Jude.

“The success of the event was because of the tremendous support that we had.  Over a 100 people showed up and participated in the raffles and 50/50 and clearly had some fun for a wonderful cause!”  Chris Proce, Roux Associates, Inc. Senior Hydrogeologist & CSR Committee member.  Raffle prizes included: NY Giants Tickets, Autographed Sports Memorabilia, Studio Pass to the Boomer & Carton Show, Nets Tickets, Basket of Cheer, iPad4, NY Lottery Gift Basket, Gift Certificates to: Pace’s, J&R Steakhouse, Cooperage Inn, Blackstone Steakhouse, Sempre Vivlo, Martha Clara Winery, Baiting Hollow Winery and much more.

Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children.

The event would not have been possible without the generous donations of prizes from the following:  Luke Sorenson, Systematic Technologies; Mike Beyer, Bancker Construction; Dan Hirschberger, American Environmental; Jim Schimmenti, Old Mills Nursery and William Poupis, Aquifer Drilling.

Roux Associates, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining an active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, encouraging employee involvement with volunteer and charitable activities in the surrounding community.  The CSR program directs financial donations and volunteer activities to established charities aligned with the goals of bettering the community and conserving natural resources.  The community outreach program focuses on the actual involvement of our employees with the community and encourages our employees to work, sweat, and participate in efforts to better the local environment and contribute to the needs of our neighbors.

10/13/2012 - (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Eat, Drink, Win & Be Merry All For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Roux is hosting an evening of food, open bar, raffles and dancing at Lily Flanagan’s in Babylon, NY to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 
*All proceeds from all sales will be donated to St. Jude. 

Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated here, thousands more has been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children.

Roux Associates, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining an active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, encouraging employee involvement with volunteer and charitable activities in the surrounding community.  The CSR program directs financial donations and volunteer activities to established charities aligned with the goals of bettering the community and conserving natural resources.  The community outreach program focuses on the actual involvement of our employees with the community and encourages our employees to work, sweat, and participate in efforts to better the local environment and contribute to the needs of our neighbors.

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