Sea Dumped Munitions: Risks & Challenges

We aim to further the discussions in the earlier roundtables of the legal, public health and possible mitigation issues surrounding munitions dumped not only in the oceans of the world but in lakes and rivers. All stakeholders – US and other government representatives, experts and NGOs – are invited to attend. There will be two presentations with time for questions and discussion.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2:30 - 4:00 PM

WHERE: 1100 15th Street, NW, 11th Floor (at L Street NW), Washington, DC 20005

Opening Remarks

Dr. Paul Walker, Director, Security and Sustainability,Global Green USA

RDX Contamination of the Water Table in Cape Cod’s Sole Source Aquifer

Rick Stauber, Unexploded Ordnance Expert                                        

Threats posed by Munitions in Lakes to Strategic National Assets

James Barton, President, Underwater Ordnance Recovery Inc.

Please RSVP by CoB, Friday, July 2, to GGUSADC@hotmail.com. Please provide Name, Title, and Affiliation.