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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...