Why have drones increased in demand and usage in such a short timespan? The reasons are many, but in this guide, we’ll focus on a specific use case: How Walden Environmental Engineering and Harkin Aerial have developed ways to use drones to improve water...
On December 23, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo made an announcement that $19 million of federal grant money is available to municipalities through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). The grants include the Engineering Planning Grant (EPG, $2 million available) and...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently proposed to reissue its Nationwide Permits (NWPs), with modifications to the NWP general conditions and definitions, and adoption of several new NWPs. Those planning to undertake activities that will disturb wetlands...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a draft National Recycling Strategy. The strategy has been drafted to provide goals and a framework to identify recycling processes and drivers, as well as potential opportunities and...
Your Guide to UAVs in Environmental Engineering Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones) can be a helpful tool for many companies, government agencies and other organizations. They may be considered cutting-edge technology, but their use has been around...
This holiday season is especially significant for us as it also marks our 25th year of business. Achieving a landmark anniversary like 25 years is no easy task for any company, but we are pleased to report that Walden Environmental Engineering has reached that...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a new draft “Value of Carbon” guidance which will be used to assist State entities with decision making by estimating the value of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Developed in...
Owing to their ability to provide decentralized power through various renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biogas), clean energy microgrids are increasingly being viewed as the solution for harnessing uninterrupted electricity, even in the face of extreme weather...
In accordance with NYC Local Law 199 of 2019, the NY City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is required to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for waste collection services in designated commercial waste zones (CWZ) by November 20, 2020. DSNY Plans to issue a two-part...
Source: Saltworks Technology The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released guidance on sampling, analysis, and assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in October of 2020. This guidance was developed by the DEC’s...
