Ag Conversions shows Lake Improvement Association Members how their processes can turn manure into fertilizer and dredging waste into potting sale while cleaning Grand Lake St. Marys and removing phosphorus-rich, blue-green algae-fueling nutrients from the watershed.
1. Green Done RightTM Grand St. Mary’s Lake Lake Improvement Association (LIA) Celina, Ohio
2. Amiran Technologies Mission Statement Our mission is to provide unique, ecologically sound, cost effective solutions for the decontamination of Agricultural & Industrial waste streams worldwide in a fashion that restores the environment to a pristine state while promoting beneficial reuse.
5. Earth- Plant Green Done Right! Feed -Animal Waste to Ag Conversion Completing the Cycle…
6. Unmatched Value Three Primary Benefits of Partnering with Amiran Technologies Upstream- Amiran Technologies is uniquely positioned to convert animal waste into a stabilized Highly Efficient Organic Fertilizer (HEOF) that can compete with synthetic fertilizers . Downstream - Our innovative and proprietary technologies can also convert contaminated dredged sediment into a high-performing, enriched, fortified commercial grade potting soil. Our 100% beneficial reuse process eliminates the need for the stockpiling of sediment in expensive landfills. Highly Scalable & Sustainable - Ensuring growth for the Ag Community while restoring Grand St. Mary’s Lake and Watershed’s water quality. As an integral part of the long-term solution, Amiran Technologies will be providing hundreds of permanent, high-paying jobs to the Mercer County area.
7. Goals Reduce and Restrict Availability of Phosphorous in the Grand St. Mary’s Lake Watershed Address Odor Control, Nutrient Loads and Cyanobacteria Blooms Convert Dredged Sediments to a Beneficial Reuse Product (Nutrient rich potting soil) Turnkey Solution; Employment Opportunities Advance Lake Restoration while Prompting Agriculture Growth
8. Amiran ApproachPhase #1 – Production Facilities 1. Amiran Technologies to build Two Production Facilities Upstream – Animal Manure / Fertilizer Run-off Stop/reduce the usage of manure as fertilizer in farms in the watershed Convert manure to Organic Fertilizer Downstream – Remediation of Lake & Watershed Process dredged sediment eliminating need for storing in embayments, littoral wetlands, or landfills Convert dredged sediment into a beneficial reuse product - (nutrient rich potting soil)
9. Amiran ApproachPhase #2 – Mitigation of Animal Waste 2. Mitigation Process - Manure Collect Solid and Liquid Animal Manure – (Hog, Turkey, Poultry, Dairy) Local Partners to collect Manure and deliver to our Processing Plant in Watershed Convert Manure to Stabilized, HEOF Free of Pathogens / E-Coli 100% Beneficial Reuse Bulk of Organic Fertilizer sold outside of County / State
10. Silk Purse from a Sow’s Ear… Liquid & Solid Swine Waste Converted to Liquid or Pelletized HEOF
11. Ag Conversions - Video https://docs.google.com/a/amiran-technologies.com/leaf?id=0B3yuRTTM_Ea5NzMzMjRkMDctYmRjMS00MTkyLTg0ODctM2Q5OGUzOTBkZTA1&hl=en_US 11
12. Amiran ApproachPhase #3 – Mitigation of Dredged Sediment 3.Mitigation Process – Dredged Sediment Dredged Sediment Deposited at Amiran’s near-lake Production Plant Eliminates Landfill & Transportation Costs Convert Sediment to Stabilized, Highly Efficient, Fortified, Enriched Potting Soil 100% Beneficial Reuse Bulk of Potting Soil sold outside of County/ State
13. Proof of Concept…. Lake Sediment - #2 Lake Sediment - #1 High-Value Potting Soil
14. Amiran ApproachPhase #4 – Long-Term Considerations Remove the Algae - Harvest the algae as a biomass as a feed source or other organic material base - Reduces load to the watershed Can be processed at Amiran Technologies Facility Create "Green Zone" Around Lake Utilize Phosphorus rich sediment and amendments to create the "Green Zone“ Plant natural plants to take up phosphorus "Green Zone" will filter incoming runoff/sediment to the lake Size and location of green zone to be determined by amount and quality of runoff feeding each area of the lake Aquatic Species management
15. Amiran ApproachPhase #4 – Long-Term Considerations…con’t Deep Dredge the Lake Deepen the lake by 3 to 5 feet. Will reduce the overall lake temperature which will have a positive impact on pH and microbial activity Will reduce the Phosphorus mass stored in the lake Convert the dredged sediment to soil and other grow media Aquatic Species Management Removal of invasive species (Carp, etc) Restock lake with natural balance species (Perch, Bass, Walleye, etc.)
16. Benefits Unique, patented and patent pending processes developed from over 22 years of fine particle remediation research Proven capabilities with the U.S. EPA for fine particle remediation Eliminate odor Stabilize dredged material, converting it to a nutrient-rich potting soil Process is highly scalable Provides hundreds of jobs and economic growth for the community – reversing negative economic trends
17. Reinvigorate! Agriculture Economy Recreation / Tourism Economy Manufacturing Base Real Estate Property Values
18. Where we are….. Upstream – Process of securing commitment from local producers committing waste for HEOF production in the range of…. 100,000 Tons Swine 50,000 Tons of Poultry / Turkey Downstream – Seeking commitment from State of Ohio for dredged sediment for nutrient rich Potting Soil production Financing - In process of securing long-term financing. Working with Municipal & State Officials.