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...
Walden Announces New Hires
Walden is excited to announce the hiring of our newest project engineer, Ethan Lo, and intern, Elizabeth Collins! Lo graduated from the University of Connecticut this May, where he received his Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering. Leading up...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part Three: Waste, Permits, and Prevention Plans
Are there areas of expertise that your construction company has trouble fulfilling? It might be a smart move to hire an experienced consultant. A consultant can help you save time and money in a variety of areas. Construction Spoils Management The amount...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part Two: Safety, Air Monitoring, and Environmental Monitors
Owners of construction companies know that meeting contractual obligations on projects can be arduous. You don’t have to go it alone though, having a knowledgeable consultant in your corner can help your company operate more efficiently. Some of the areas in which a...
NYS DEC Proposes Revised 6 NYCRR Part 360: Solid Waste Management Facilities
An Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) was put forth on May 18, 2022 announcing revisions to the Part 360 Series, with minor revisions to Part 371 and Part 377. The revisions include technical...