![DEC Releases Guidelines for Algal Bloom Prevention Funding](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/algae-1080x675.jpg)
DEC Releases Guidelines for Algal Bloom Prevention Funding
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released draft guidelines for public review and comment to implement funding under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Bond Act). These guidelines aim to...
![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...
![Ensuring Reliability for the Future of a Municipal Water System](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/piping-1080x675.jpg)
Ensuring Reliability for the Future of a Municipal Water System
Aging infrastructure is a growing concern for municipal water systems, especially in regions like New York’s Capital District. Ensuring reliable water transmission is critical to providing clean, safe water to residents. Recently, Walden conducted a Transmission Main...
![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...
![New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/drinking-water-1080x675.jpg)
New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program
In 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) launched an initiative to assist municipalities with assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs. The Drinking Water Source...
![EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/drinking-water-1080x675.jpg)
EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)
On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the long-awaited final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). With these improvements, the EPA is strengthening their commitment to...
![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...