CFA Grants: OPRHP and DOS Program Highlights
Now is the time to act on Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grants. The CFA process, administered by New York State, is centered around making it simple to apply for one or more grants by utilizing the same online system at the same time each year. The 2025 CFA...
What Are Monitoring Wells and How Are They Used in Environmental Investigations?
Monitoring wells are installed into the groundwater table below sites that may be environmentally impacted from releases of petroleum products or chemicals. Monitoring wells are typically constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or stainless steel. The specific design...
NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program Amendments
The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (NYSBCP) has been a means to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of privately owned sites across the state in an effort to promote the revitalization of economically and environmentally blighted areas. The benefit of...
Environmental Database Management System vs. Microsoft Access
There is no way you can conduct an effective environmental site investigation without well-organized data that’s readily available. Anything less and you face frustrating delays and potentially costly mistakes caused by your system’s inherent inefficiencies. Unless...
Do I Really Need A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment In New York?
You’re considering purchasing real estate somewhere in New York. You’ve been told you need to conduct a Phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) before moving forward. That’s just great, another rule that requires you to spend...
Phase 1 Environmental Audit: Is Your Property Safe?
Surely anyone would want to know if the property they were about to purchase – perhaps for millions of dollars – is contaminated in some way. A Phase 1 environmental audit can tell you if it is, and to what extent. As a potential buyer, you want to know if problems...
Phase 1 Site Assessment: 4 Consideration Before Buying Real Estate In New Jersey
If you’re considering purchasing commercial real estate anywhere in New Jersey, you should learn as much as possible about the site before making that final decision to buy. These days it’s especially important to understand whether there’s any possibility your...
Why Perform A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Before You Purchase Property?
A Phase 1 environmental site assessment is all about self-protection. It’s a straight-forward but essential risk management tool that should be completed as part of your due diligence before purchasing commercial or even residential real estate. It’s important enough...
Phase I Site Assessment Checklist for Real Estate
There’s no surprise worse than discovering the property you just purchased is contaminated with some sort of hazardous waste. Conducting a Phase I site assessment can help warn you of unpleasant and potentially very costly problems before you purchase commercial real...