These web pages were composed by Dr. André (Dr. Swamp) Sobolewski. The author wishes to acknowledge the kindness, encouragement, and contributions of (the indefatigable) Bob Kleinmann, from the United States DOE and of Doug Kepler, with Damoriscotta.
Dr. Sobolewski completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Brtish Columbia in 1987. He is the President of Microbial Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting firm. Feel free to visit their web site, at http://www.microbialtech.com
Dr. Sobolewski specializes in the assessment of hazards from environmental pollutants and in their remediation. Since 1989, he has studied and designed passive systems for treatment of mine drainage contaminated with metals, inorganics such as cyanide, and hydrocarbons. As a Post-doc, Dr. Sobolewski researched the microbial activity in wetlands receiving hydrocarbon-contaminated water. In 1989, he became involved with the Bell Copper Mine Experimental Wetlands Project, which lead to significant advances in the field (e.g., Sobolewski, 1996). Subsequently, he investigated the performance and biogeochemistry of wetlands at Star Lake and Jolu (cyanide and copper). In 1995, he designed a full-scale treatment system for United Keno Hill (zinc), and contributed to the design of the in-pit treatment system at Island Copper mine. He has also assessed the potential use of treatment wetlands for clients such as Cominco, Chevron, and others. Finally, he has designed biologically-based systems for degradation of cyanide, thiocyanate, and other nitrogenous compounds.
Dr. Sobolewski can be reached by e-mail, or by writing to:
Microbial Technologies
RR#10, 1244 Gower Point Road
Gibsons, B.C.
Canada
V0N 1V3