Managing Contaminants on Ranges

Military testing and training requires the firing of live ammunition, which can result in contamination of operational ranges by toxic metals and munitions constituents. SERDP and ESTCP efforts are addressing the unique challenges these ranges present for characterization, control, and treatment technologies.

Active Projects List
Project Title Start Date

Demonstration and Validation of a Portable Raman Sensor for In Situ Detection and Monitoring of Perchlorate (ClO4-)

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201327
Principal Investigator: Dr. Baohua Gu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
ESTCP Jan 2013

A Portable Burn Pan for the Disposal of Excess Propellants

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201323
Principal Investigator: Mr. Michael Walsh P.E., USA CRREL
ESTCP Jan 2013

Innovative Technology to Sequester Depleted Uranium from Test and Training Range Soil Fines

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201321
Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven Larson, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Jan 2013

Optimal Incremental Sampling Methods: Tools for Mean Estimation and Spatial Delineation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201329
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Hathaway, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
ESTCP Jan 2013

Bioaugmentation for Aerobic Bioremediation of RDX-Contaminated Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201207
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mandy Michalsen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ESTCP Mar 2012

Validation of Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis to Document the Biodegradation and Natural Attenuation of RDX

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201208
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services
ESTCP Mar 2012

A Flexible Permeable Reactive Barrier for Protection of Wetland Sediments from Heavy Metals in Runoff Water

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201213
Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven Larson, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Mar 2012

Generation of Biodegradation-Sorption Barriers for Munitions Constituents

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201123
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Borden P.E., North Carolina State University
ESTCP Mar 2011

Passive Biobarrier for Treating Comingled Perchlorate and RDX in Groundwater at an Active Range

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201028
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services
ESTCP Nov 2009

Demonstration of the Attributes of Multi-Increment Sampling and Proper Sample Processing Protocols for the Characterization of Metals on DoD Facilities

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200918
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jay Clausen, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Apr 2009

Improvement, Verification, and Refinement of Spatially Explicit Exposure Models in Risk Assessment

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200917
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Johnson, U.S. Army Institute of Public Health
ESTCP Jan 2009

Modified Biopolymers as an Alternative to Petroleum-Based Polymers for Soil Modification

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200920
Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven Larson, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Jan 2009

Characterization of Residues from the Detonation of Insensitive Munitions

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2219
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sonia Thiboutot, Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier (DRDC)
SERDP Mar 2012

Dissolution of NTO, DNAN, and Insensitive Munitions Formulations and Their Fates in Soils

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2220
Principal Investigator: Dr. Katerina Dontsova, University of Arizona
SERDP Mar 2012

Interaction of Microbial and Abiotic Processes in Soil Leading to the (Bio)Conversion and Ultimate Attenuation of New Insensitive Munitions Compounds

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2221
Principal Investigator: Dr. James A. Field, University of Arizona
SERDP Mar 2012

Combined Biological and Chemical Mechanisms for Degradation of Insensitive Munitions in the Presence of Alternate Explosives

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2222
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin Finneran, Clemson University
SERDP Mar 2012

Development of Environmental Health Criteria for Insensitive Munitions (IMX-101-104)

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2223
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Johnson, U.S. Army Institute of Public Health
SERDP Mar 2012

Ecological Risk Assessment of Munitions Compounds on Coral and Coral Reef Health

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2125
Principal Investigator: Dr. Cheryl Woodley, NOAA National Ocean Service
SERDP Mar 2011

Tracking the Uptake, Translocation, Cycling, and Metabolism of Munitions Compounds in Coastal Marine Ecosystems using Stable Isotopic Tracer

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2122
Principal Investigator: Dr. Craig Tobias, University of Connecticut
SERDP Mar 2011

TNT Incorporation and Mineralization by Natural Microbial Assemblages at Frontal Boundaries between Water Masses and in Underlying Sediments in Coastal Ecosystems

Project Information
Project ID: ER-2124
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Montgomery, Naval Research Laboratory
SERDP Mar 2011

Symposium & Workshop

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections for the Environmental Solicitation

Report to Congress on Sustainable Ranges
 
Workshop Report:
Technology Needs for DoD Operational Range Assessment and Management (2007)