Finding new approaches for management of biosolids

The Northwest Biosolids Management Association has prepared an excellent agenda for its September 9-11, 2001 Conference on "Biosolids - The Next Generation." In searching for solutions, conference organizers asked themselves: "What if we designed biosolids products that would excite not only our present customers but those reluctant potential customers? What would those biosolids be like?"

Specific topics include: Use of Class A Biosolids in Urban Environments; Holistic Farm Management at Natural Selection Farms; Advanced Digestion Technologies for Class A Biosolids; Getting the Public's Ear on Biosolids; Sources of Diozins and Furans at Wastewater Treatment plants; Use of Biosolids Compost in Watershed Restoration Projects; Optimizing Application Rates; and Biosolids Compost for Bedding Plants. For registration details, contact Washington State University Conferences & Programs at (509) 335-3530. E-mail: wsuconf@wsu.edu.