Although valuable resources in river basins and other aqueous environments, sediments often receive much less attention from researchers, policymakers, and other professionals than other components of the ecosystem. Until now. Highlighting the important role that sediments play in the geoenvironment, Sediments Contamination and Sustainable Remediat

Catherine N. Mulligan, Masaharu Fukue, Yoshio Sato

Introduction to Sediment Contamination and Management. Introduction to Sediments. Characterization of Contaminated Sediments. Remediation Assessment, Sampling and Monitoring. Natural Attenuation/Natural Recovery of Contaminated Sediments. In Situ Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments. Remediation of Dredged Contaminated Sediments. Assessment of the Treatment of Sediments. Current State and Future Directions. Index. Appendix: Standards and Guidelines.