by Lauren Sicker | Aug 8, 2024 | Current Events, Water Quality
Using DEC’s Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Algae is an aquatic, photosynthetic organism that ranges in size from single-celled microalgae to large seaweeds. An algal bloom is a swift increase in the prevalence of algae in a body of water. In most cases,...
by Karen Diemer | Aug 6, 2024 | Permitting and Compliance, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
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...
by Purity Ireri | Aug 1, 2024 | Air Quality, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Renewable Energy
South Fork Wind Project: Working Toward CLCPA Goals New York is increasingly adopting clean energy strategies to meet the goals set forth in the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The CLCPA commits to 100% zero emission electricity...
by Karen Diemer | Jul 30, 2024 | Permitting and Compliance, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
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....
by Abbie Kreiner | Jul 25, 2024 | Engineering Services, Grant Writing, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing, Water Quality
Celebrating $1M Towards Cleaner Water in New Paltz, New York Walden is taking a moment to congratulate and celebrate the accomplishments of our client, the Town of New Paltz, in making significant progress towards a goal of cleaner water for the community. ...
by Purity Ireri | Jul 23, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, PFOA Consulting and Sampling, Regulatory Updates
EPA Designates Two Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Hazardous Under CERCLA The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) defines a hazardous substance as any element, compound, mixture, solution, or substance (designated...
by John Galbraith | Jul 16, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety
Fueling Controversy: The Dark Truth of Using Diesel as a Solvent A solvent is a substance – typically in a liquid state – that is capable of dissolving, suspending, or extracting materials without inducing a chemical reaction. The effectiveness of a solvent is...
by John Galbraith | Jul 11, 2024 | Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Updates, Tanks and Fuel Management
Connecticut’s Newest Underground Storage Tank Proposal At the time of conception of underground storage tanks (USTs), inventory losses were the lone inspiration for tank regulation. The year 1984 marked a shift in focus from financial losses to environmental and...
by Kenneth Brezner | Jul 9, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Regulatory Updates, Solid Waste Permitting
Part 361-5 Construction and Demolition Processing Facilities Marketing F4 and F5 Materials as per Part 360.13 Restrictions On July 22, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) promulgated the new Part 360 series. While there are...
by Purity Ireri | Jul 2, 2024 | Current Events, Renewable Energy
More Funding Available for Zero-Emission Vehicles in New York The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is currently accepting applications for the latest round of the Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program. There is $750,000...
