Solid Waste Management Facility Annual Report Forms Deadline Approaching
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) posts annual report forms for solid waste management facilities on its website. The state uses the information from these annual report forms to learn where its resources are being used, which...
Taking the Leap from Subcontractor to Prime Contractor
Congratulations, you’ve landed a large contract as a prime contractor with a prestigious government agency. This work is guaranteed to put your firm “on the map” and propel the company to greatness. However, you also know that there are gaps in your company’s...
Initial Project Planning, Due Diligence, and “Will Serve” Letters
Proper planning at the outset of a project, well before construction begins, is vital to its success. The first step in the design process is to understand the client’s objectives for the project, to identify their wants and needs, and to perform a detailed evaluation...
New Bulkhead Permit for Long Island Residents
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has recently released a new General Permit (GP-1-22-001), effective 10/25/2022, for Tidal Wetland Bulkhead Replacement with Dredging. The permit is available for use in Nassau and Suffolk Counties,...
Walden Teams Up with NYSDEC and EFC to Develop Asset Management Programs for New York’s Wastewater Infrastructure
Wastewater infrastructure needs in New York State are ever-increasing. It is difficult for local municipalities to keep pace with costs because of local tax cap restrictions and lagging rate changes. The importance of focusing on infrastructure improvements cannot be...
Restricted Storage of Chemical and Petroleum Products—Article 7 (Suffolk County, NY)
Owners of commercial and industrial facilities located in Suffolk County, New York that store chemical and petroleum products must be aware of the requirements imposed by Article 7 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code for “Water Pollution Control.” The goal of Article...
How Do You Value the Resiliency of Utilities?
Written by: Nikita Oarcea & Matthew Krumholtz Publicly and privately owned utilities in the United States spend billions of dollars per year to meet the water, wastewater, electric, broadband, and other needs of the country. With the increased frequency and...
Department of Energy Launches “Energy Earthshots” to Take a Shot at Climate Change
The Department of Energy’s latest initiative, “Energy Earthshots,” aims to accelerate breakthroughs of affordable and reliable clean energy solutions within the next decade. These breakthroughs are what’s needed to tackle both worsening climate change and the goal to...
Attending The GREEN Program – Urban Resiliency, Recovery, and Adaptation
Cari Covell, one of Walden’s newest hires, recently attended The GREEN Program conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, and reflected on her experience. The conference allowed her to immerse herself into New Orleans’ efforts toward sustainable restoration after Hurricane...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline is June 30, 2022
The deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling is fast approaching! Is your facility prepared? The Clean Water Act sets forth requirements pertaining to stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. Such discharges are illegal unless they are done so under a...