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...
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
In late December 2024, the Climate Change Superfund Act was signed into law, marking an important change in the way New York State will fund future climate change resiliency projects. The Superfund Act has a similar architecture to the other Superfund programs...
Everything You Need to Know About MS4 Mapping Grants
The MS4 Mapping Grant Program In December of 2024, 38 projects across New York State were awarded funding, ranging from a maximum of $75,000 for a single entity to a maximum of $400,000 for a consortium, through the Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and...
First Quarterly Stormwater Sampling Deadline of 2025 Approaching
If your facility is required to conduct quarterly stormwater sampling in order to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity...
Apply for Grant Funding Through Two EFC Programs!
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) aims to assist communities and encourage the implementation of critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost capital, grants, and expert technical assistance. Grant programs...
General Construction Permit Update for 2025
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has rolled out the new General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (CGP) under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES). The new CGP took effect on January 29,...
CT DEEP Proposes a Second Comment Period for the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (IGP)
If you are waiting for the newest version of the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activities (“Industrial Stormwater General Permit,” “the permit,” or “the IGP”), you are not alone. The Connecticut Commissioner of the...
MS4 Interim Progress Certification and Annual Report Reporting Period Deadline
As the year comes to a close, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators in New York must prepare for the upcoming reporting deadlines. The reporting period for the interim progress certification and the annual report ends on January 2, 2025. Submissions to...