The work of environmental remediation doesn’t happen in isolation. It advances through the kind of peer exchange, regulatory dialogue, and field-level conversation that events like the AIPG Michigan Section meeting make possible — and last week, the VIYA team was glad to be part of it.
The Michigan Section gathered in Roscommon, bringing together geologists, environmental consultants, regulators, and industry partners to discuss the emerging challenges and practical solutions shaping site remediation today. For VIYA, it was both an opportunity to contribute and to listen.
Tyler Emerson on PFAS Bioremediation
Senior Project Manager Tyler Emerson presented on PFAS bioremediation — one of the most active and consequential areas in the remediation field right now. His presentation covered the latest field applications, current treatment strategies, and how biological processes are being applied to address these persistent and notoriously difficult-to-destroy contaminants. As regulatory pressure around PFAS continues to intensify and cleanup demand grows, understanding where biological approaches fit — and where they need to be combined with other technologies — is increasingly critical for practitioners across the industry.
Building the Relationships That Drive Better Remediation
Alongside Tyler’s presentation, VIYA’s Larry Kinsman and Noah J. Sabich engaged with attendees throughout the event — comparing notes with fellow professionals on site-specific challenges, regulatory trends, and what’s working in the field. These conversations matter. The most effective remediation solutions are rarely developed in a vacuum; they’re shaped by the accumulated experience of practitioners who are willing to share what they’ve learned.
VIYA’s technology-agnostic platform — spanning thermal, chemical, and biological remediation — is built for exactly the kind of complex, site-specific challenges that dominated discussion at the Michigan Section meeting. Whether the contaminant is PFAS, chlorinated solvents, or a combination of both, the answer starts with understanding the site fully before selecting an approach.
Thank You to the AIPG Michigan Section
A sincere thank you to the AIPG Michigan Section and to Sara Verbrugge Pearson for organizing a well-run and genuinely useful event. The quality of the dialogue — across technical, regulatory, and practical dimensions — reflects the strength of this professional community, and VIYA is glad to be a part of it.
If you’re working through a remediation challenge and want to talk through your options, we’re always available, reach out to the VIYA team today.
