NYC Council Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Safety-Related Laws
Overview New York City is experiencing a surge in private ownership of transportation devices (bikes, scooters, etc.) that utilize lithium-ion batteries. Because of that, there has been an alarming trend in fires related to the improper use, storage, and charging of...
NYSDEC Extends Deadline Again for New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulatory Compliance
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has extended the deadline for Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) in New York State to comply with certain provisions of the NYSDEC Part 360 series regulations, effective November 4, 2017. The...
Using Heat Pumps in New York State
Background The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), also known as the Climate Act, was passed in 2019 to provide New Yorkers with a framework on to how fight climate change in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The Climate Act aims to...
New York State’s Green History: From the 1970s to Now
According to the DEC, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. This national holiday has led to a variety of acts that keep us and our environment safe, including the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Occupational Safety and...
Walden to Manage Renewable Energy Improvements at Fire Department Facility
Walden is pleased to announce that we will be providing project management services for a planned solar facilities project (project) at a local fire department (department). Walden will provide a project manager, support staff, and resources to facilitate the...
PFAS: EPA and NYSDEC Regulatory Updates
EPA Proposed PFAS National Drinking Water Regulation On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to establish Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
The BPREP Grant Program Expands Eligibility and Raises Potential Grant Award
Background According to the New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (NYC DSBS) Notice of Adoption of Rule, the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Risk Assessment and Grant Program (“BPREP Grant Program”) was created in 2015. In the wake of Hurricane...
What Could Nassau County’s New “S.E.P.T.I.C. Program” Mean for You?
Nassau County, New York, has recently begun its new “S.E.P.T.I.C. Program” (program), which is intended to replace antiquated or failing septic systems. This program shall provide grant money to both homeowners and small businesses to improve existing or construct new...
NYSDEC Renews Multi-Sector General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has renewed the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges. The new permit (#GP-0-23-001) is effective for five years and began...
Walden Is Hiring!
Walden is looking to add two Project Managers to our growing team. Walden Environmental Engineering (Walden) was founded in 1995 and, since that time, has been serving the needs of communities throughout the area as one of the top professional civil and environmental...