MSECA Collaboration Groups

MSECA Collaboration Groups bring environmental professionals together to share expertise, exchange ideas, and help shape MSECA’s educational programs. Each group focuses on a specific area of practice or interest, creating a space for meaningful discussion and professional growth.

What to expect from participating in a Collaboration Group:

  • Connect with peers to discuss emerging topics, research, and regulations.
  • Share real-world challenges, case studies, and successes.
  • Contribute to the development of educational content and event programming.

Collaboration Group Meetings
Groups meet virtually about eight times per year on a regular schedule.
View the full 2026 MSECA Calendar

Join a Collaboration Group to expand your network, exchange knowledge, and shape MSECA’s future education.

2026 Collaboration Groups:

Brownfield Redevelopment & Risk Management

Meeting Dates:
2nd Friday @ 9:00 AM (except June, July, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
Redevelopment funding, liability management, and success stories.
Institutional controls and risk communication with communities.

Chlorinated Solvents & DNAPL Sites

Meeting Dates:
3rd Friday @ 1:00 PM (except June, July, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
Complex remediation strategies (ISCO, ERD, thermal, in-situ stabilization).

Environmental Technology & Data Innovation

Meeting Dates:
1st Wednesday @ 9:00 AM (except June, July, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
New tools and technologies transforming environmental consulting.
High-resolution site characterization, remote sensing, drones, GIS mapping, real-time monitoring, AI/machine learning applications, and digital reporting tools.
Software, data management, and field technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and client communication.

Petroleum & UST Sites

Meeting Dates:
Last Monday @ 2:00 PM (except May, June, November, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
Petroleum contamination, ELTF updates, and additive impacts (e.g., ethanol, MTBE).

PFAS & Emerging Contaminants

Meeting Dates:
1st Monday @ 9:00 AM (except January, July, September, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
PFAS regulation, sampling, and treatment.
Other high-profile contaminants (1,4-dioxane, pharmaceuticals, microplastics).

Site Remediation & Restoration

Meeting Dates:
2nd Tuesday @ 9:00 AM (except June, July, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
Cleanup strategies for soil, groundwater, and sediment.
Integrating remediation into redevelopment projects.

State Regulatory & Program Updates (Indiana)

Meeting Dates:
3rd Monday @ 2:00 PM (except January, June, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
State-specific group focused on staying current with that state’s environmental programs, policies, and guidance.
State cleanup programs, permitting updates, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes.
Collaboration with state agencies, compliance strategies, and bringing forward questions to regulators.

Vapor Intrusion & Radon Assessment

Meeting Dates:
4th Thursday @ 2:00 PM (except February, July, November, & December)

Topics for this Collaboration Group include:
VI investigation and mitigation.
Radon and indoor air risk management.

Sign up below to join an MSECA Collaboration Group. You do need to be an MSECA Member to participate in a Collaboration Group, and we offer membership options to all environmental professionals. If you have any questions about our Collaboration Groups or MSECA Membership, please reach out to us at info@mseca.org.