by Beatrice Bacolod | May 2, 2023 | Current Events, Renewable Energy
Using Heat Pumps in New York State Background The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), also known as the Climate Act, was passed in 2019 to provide New Yorkers with a framework on to how fight climate change in their homes, workplaces, and...
by Erik Ranftle | Apr 27, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance
How to Reduce Workplace Injury with Machine Guarding What Is Machine Guarding? Depending on the piece of equipment, moving machine parts can cause a variety of severe workplace injuries, including lacerations, burns, crushing, amputation, and even death. According to...
by Louis Goldstein | Apr 25, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Air Quality, Permitting and Compliance
Title V Permit Compliance: A Walden Case Study Background The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 marked the first time the United States federal government passed legislation which funded research regarding air pollution; however, it wasn’t until the Clean Air Act of...
by Erin Kelly | Apr 20, 2023 | Current Events, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
New York State’s Green History: From the 1970s to Now According to the DEC, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. This national holiday has led to a variety of acts that keep us and our environment safe, including the Clean Air Act, the...
by Jackie Bell | Apr 18, 2023 | Environmental Site Assessments, Brownfield Developments, Environmental Consulting
What Are Monitoring Wells and How Are They Used in Environmental Investigations? Monitoring wells are installed into the groundwater table below sites that may be environmentally impacted from releases of petroleum products or chemicals. Monitoring wells are typically...
by Erik Ranftle | Apr 11, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance
Is Your Facility Using the Correct PPE? Steps for Conducting a PPE Assessment What Is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and...
by Nikita Oarcea | Apr 6, 2023 | Current Events, Renewable Energy
Walden to Manage Renewable Energy Improvements at Fire Department Facility Walden is pleased to announce that we will be providing project management services for a planned solar facilities project (project) at a local fire department (department). Walden will provide...
by Rebecca Stouges | Apr 4, 2023 | Current Events, PFOA Consulting and Sampling, Regulatory Updates, Water Quality
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...
by Erin Kelly | Mar 30, 2023 | Current Events, Grant Writing
The BPREP Grant Program Expands Eligibility and Raises Potential Grant Award Background According to the New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (NYC DSBS) Notice of Adoption of Rule, the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Risk Assessment and Grant...
by Kristoffer Lubas | Mar 28, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance
What to Expect from a Compliance Inspection in Connecticut What to expect Two agencies, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (OSHA and DEEP), conduct inspections at facilities throughout the...
