Land Debris and Compost Facilities Will Require Water Quality Testing in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Long Island groundwater is the sole drinking water source for many residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Land debris and compost facilities are vulnerable to leaching material into the ground and potentially contaminating the groundwater. To protect the...
Department of Energy Launches “Energy Earthshots” to Take a Shot a Climate Change
The Department of Energy’s latest initiative, “Energy Earthshots,” aims to accelerate breakthroughs of affordable and reliable clean energy solutions within the next decade. These breakthroughs are what’s needed to tackle both worsening climate change and the goal to...
How Can a Consultant Help You Stay on Top of Regulations?
If your contracting company does not deal with regulatory issues on a daily basis, you may be unsure of what steps you must take to protect your business and reputation. Thankfully, contractors can work with skilled consultants to help them ensure regulatory and...
Proposed Part 360 Comment Period Extension
For those reviewing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 360 revisions, an extension has been granted for the public comment period. The NYSDEC is now accepting written comments through August 24, 2022. Public Hearings: The...
OSHA Implements a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to Combat Heat-Related Injuries and Illnesses
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has published an instructional bulletin which establishes programs to combat heat injury and illness for all affected employees governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This instructional...
PFAS Regulatory Updates: EPA Health Advisory and NYSDEC Part 375 Draft Revisions
EPA Released Health Advisories On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four health advisories (HAs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This announcement included interim drinking water health advisories for...
e-Manifest Update on NY Hazardous Waste Provisions
On April 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) updated the enforcement discretion letter that implements certain provisions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) e-Manifest Rule in New York State and...
Walden Day at Cornell Cooperative Extension
Walden Day Being an active participant in the community is a huge priority at Walden. That is why each year we dedicate our company anniversary to serving our community. We find that it is important to get out of our day-to-day environment, and get tuned in to the...
Attending The GREEN Program – Urban Resiliency, Recovery, and Adaptation
Cari Covell, one of Walden’s newest hires, recently attended The GREEN Program conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, and reflected on her experience. The conference allowed her to immerse herself into New Orleans’ efforts toward sustainable restoration after Hurricane...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline is June 30, 2022
The deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling is fast approaching! Is your facility prepared? The Clean Water Act sets forth requirements pertaining to stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. Such discharges are illegal unless they are done...