The Importance of Erosion and Sediment Control Training
NYSDEC’s 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hosts four-hour erosion and sediment control trainings in partnership with county soil and water conservation districts. Certain professionals...
New York State’s Environmental Bond Act: 2024–2025 Progress
Back in 2022, New York passed the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (EBA). This act authorized $4.2 billion in funding for environmental improvement projects throughout the state of New York. The funding is allocated toward eligible...
CT DEEP Releases Updated Commercial Stormwater General Permit
After more than a decade, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has released an updated Commercial Stormwater General Permit (CSGP). The new permit introduces updated requirements for facilities with extensive paved areas (such as...
New Industrial Stormwater General Permit for CT
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced a reissuance of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (IGP). This general permit authorizes discharges from certain industrial activities and facilities based upon a site’s...
2025 Third Quarter Stormwater Deadline Approaching
As the end of the third quarter approaches, it is imperative that quarterly stormwater inspections (and in some cases, sampling) for your site are completed by September 30, 2025. This applies to facilities that are covered by the New York State Department of...
Act Now to Apply for EFC Grant Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is currently accepting applications under two funding programs, the Green Resiliency Grants Program and the Clean Vessel Assistance Program. These water infrastructure funding programs offer grants and...
Common Semi-Annual Site Compliance Inspection Error Findings
What Is a Semi-Annual Site Compliance (SASC) Inspection? Sites that are covered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) Stormwater General Permits are subject to various inspection and documentation requirements. The General...
NY SPDES Permitting Program Policy Update
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a policy update regarding the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting process. The policy is defined as Division of Water (DOW) #1.2.6: Interpretation and...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Imminent!
For facilities covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001), the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline is rapidly approaching! The New York State Department of Environmental...
New York’s CFA: Funding Opportunities With DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has up to $100 million in funding available through the Water Quality Improvement Project Program, the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program, and the Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and...