Your Guide to Stormwater Management and General Permits, Part 3
Do you need help figuring out how stormwater regulations apply to your operation? Walden’s stormwater team can help you make sense of the requirements! In recent weeks, we’ve posted Parts 1 and 2 in this stormwater blog series, which detail the importance of...
Your Guide to Stormwater Management and General Permits, Part 2
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program was created over 50 years ago to regulate stormwater runoff. The overarching goal of this program is to prevent dangerous contaminants and water pollution from damaging the environment and...
Your Guide to Stormwater Management and General Permits, Part 1
Why protect waterways? Throughout America’s history, there have been numerous scandals related to water pollution, including The Love Canal Disaster, the Flint Water Crisis, and the Cuyahoga River Fires. The Cuyahoga River Fires, which were caused by excessive...
Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Approaching
General information With the end of June approaching, make sure you don’t forget the upcoming deadlines to comply with New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) requirements! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)...
NYS Disadvantaged Community and Environmental Justice Requirements
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). Portions of this law were written to directly address the impact that climate change is having on what is described as disadvantaged...
How Will CLCPA Requirements Pertaining to Disadvantaged Communities Impact Solid Waste Management Facilities?
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). This law is intended to significantly reduce the impact of New York State on climate change and to ensure these changes do not negatively...
Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?
What Is Stormwater? In the natural environment, stormwater is rain or snowmelt that covers the ground and is absorbed by plants and soil. However, some environments are more developed and contain structures such as buildings, rooftops, and pavement that may be exposed...
My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?
Industrial facilities in New York have recently been receiving Notices of Violation (NOVs) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for violating the terms of the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges...
NYSDEC Issues New MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001); Electronic Notices of Intent for Coverage Due February 20
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) new "General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems" (GP-0-24-001) sets forth updated requirements for managing stormwater discharges from municipal separate...
EHS Best Practices for Hazardous Waste Management: A Guide for Connecticut Businesses
What Is Hazardous Waste? If you operate a business in Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) has specific language on its website to guide responsible parties in assessing what is considered hazardous and what is not. According to...