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...
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...
Year-End Message from Walden
As 2022 draws to a close, Walden's President and Founder, Joseph Heaney, wanted to share his thoughts on the past year and look ahead to 2023. There are several upcoming regulatory changes that we will be sure to stay up to date on, so please stay tuned as we move...
Happy Holidays from Walden
Happy holidays from all of us at Walden! With the new year just around the corner, we want to take a moment to thank all of our clients for their continued support, and the entire Walden team for their incredibly hard work in 2022. Walden is very excited for all that...
Veterans Day 2022
Veterans Day is a day where we honor our nation’s bravest and thank them for their service. November 11th is a special day, originally marked as the day World War I came to an end. It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that the Armistice...
Walden Completes Renewable Energy Production and Storage Review and Feasibility Study at Water Treatment Plant
Introduction Walden recently completed a Renewable Energy Production and Storage Review and Feasibility Study (Study) at a Water Treatment Plant for a community in New York. The purpose of this Study was to provide a resource for the community to better understand the...
How Walden Helps Employees Develop Their Skills
One of our core values at Walden is curiosity/professional development. Walden provides many opportunities for its employees to continue learning, growing, and pursuing professional interests. Employee Training We offer several forms of training for employees....
Walden Champions Engineering Students and Continued Learning Throughout the Company
Walden Environmental Engineering (Walden) is pleased to play a small but significant role in helping shape the educational pursuits of many young people throughout the areas where we operate. These areas include our headquarters in Oyster Bay on Long Island, as well...
Proposed Part 360 Comment Period Extension
For those reviewing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 360 revisions, an extension has been granted for the public comment period. The NYSDEC is now accepting written comments through August 24, 2022. Public Hearings: The...
OSHA Implements a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to Combat Heat-Related Injuries and Illnesses
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has published an instructional bulletin which establishes programs to combat heat injury and illness for all affected employees governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This instructional...