![General Construction Permit Update for 2025](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/construction-1080x675.jpg)
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)](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rain-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ms4-1080x675.jpg)
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...
![The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Coming Up!](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/industrial-stormwater-1080x675.jpg)
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Coming Up!
The December 31, 2024, deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling and monitoring is just around the corner! This requirement applies to facilities with coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial...
![Quarterly Stormwater Monitoring Deadline Approaching](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stormwater-quarterly-1080x675.jpg)
Quarterly Stormwater Monitoring Deadline Approaching
School is back in session, and we already have some homework due. The cutoff date for quarterly stormwater visual monitoring for Q3 is September 30. With limited rain events on the horizon, these last few weeks are crucial to get monitoring completed before Q4 kicks...
![NYSDEC Issues Updated Stormwater Management Design Manual](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stormwater-mgmt-1080x675.jpg)
NYSDEC Issues Updated Stormwater Management Design Manual
On July 31, 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued an updated Stormwater Management Design Manual. The manual outlines standards to be used by environmental professionals in the design of Stormwater Management Practices...
![New York Releases Draft SPDES Construction General Permit (GP-0-25-001) for Public Comment](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/construction-site-1080x675.jpg)
New York Releases Draft SPDES Construction General Permit (GP-0-25-001) for Public Comment
The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) is a permit program instituted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to regulate pollutant discharges into water bodies. SPDES Construction General Permits (CGPs) specifically...
![Your Guide to Stormwater Management and General Permits, Part 3](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stormwater-at-facilities-864x675.jpg)
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](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stormwater-1008x675.jpg)
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](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/stormwater-1080x675.jpg)
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...