Act Now: Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting Deadline Approaching!
Facilities whose stormwater discharges are regulated under New York’s State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program are required to complete stormwater sampling and reporting on either a quarterly or semi-annual basis. The current monitoring semi-annual...
Highlights of Five Grants Available Through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application
Applications are due on July 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM for entities seeking to pursue grant awards under Round XIII of New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). As discussed in Walden’s recent blog, NYS Opens Application for Grant Funding for 2023, the CFA...
Grant Funding Available for the Hudson River Estuary Program
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that $2.15 million is available for funding Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP) grants. Funding for the HREP is earmarked for projects that will improve water quality, advance stewardship of habitat and...
PFAS: EPA and NYSDEC Regulatory Updates
EPA Proposed PFAS National Drinking Water Regulation On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to establish Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
What Could Nassau County’s New “S.E.P.T.I.C. Program” Mean for You?
Nassau County, New York, has recently begun its new “S.E.P.T.I.C. Program” (program), which is intended to replace antiquated or failing septic systems. This program shall provide grant money to both homeowners and small businesses to improve existing or construct new...
NYSDEC Renews Multi-Sector General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has renewed the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges. The new permit (#GP-0-23-001) is effective for five years and began...
Stormwater Training Seminars START TODAY!!
The City of Fort Wayne, Division of Utilities will conduct Advanced Stormwater Topics seminars from 2-4pm every Tuesday in March, 2023 (March 7, 14, 21, and 28). Walden is pleased to help the city facilitate this regional program that provides education, outreach,...
The State of PFAS in the US and NYS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a hot-button issue over the past several years and are gaining industry attention. Federal and state regulations are continuing to evolve and the applicable treatment or remediation standards are very nuanced....
$2.25 Million in Federal Funding Available to Improve Long Island’s Water Quality
Federal funding has been announced for an initial $2.25 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will be made available to Long Island homeowners. The funding was jointly announced by the Long Island Sound Study, a cooperative effort led by the EPA, and...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is December 31, 2022
Prepare your facility for the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline! If you own an industrial facility, you must be aware of the stormwater discharge regulations that apply. Under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges...