Environmental Echo with PWGC's Paul K. Boyce

Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President/CEO of PWGC, sits down with Lisa Broughton, Suffolk County Energy Director, and Climate Action Coordinator, to discuss Suffolk County’s goals and objectives for clean energy across the region. Part 2 of this podcast details concerns related to climate change, issues with carbon counting, logistics with electric vehicle charging equipment, and general public poli...

Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President/CEO of PWGC, sits down with Lisa Broughton, Suffolk County Energy Director and Climate Action Coordinator, to discuss Suffolk County’s goals and objectives for clean energy across the region. This fascinating conversation includes topics such as Solar and Wind Energy, Geothermal Energy, Economic Development, and Efficiency.  Learn how local regions work clo...

Paul K. Boyce hosts Andrew Lockwood, PG, Sr. Vice President and Jennifer Lewis, PG, Vice President of P.W. Grosser Consulting as they discuss solutions for environmentally challenged brownfield sites. These are locations with suspected contaminants that will cause environmental damage. What do you need to know about the state tax credits, site testing and path towards remediation and/or redevelopm...

Long Island’s drinking water comes from a sole-source aquifer that is being impacted by greater use and emerging contaminants. Facing this challenge are the region’s water service providers, which are charged with providing millions of residents with clean drinking water. In this episode, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG; CEO/President sits down with Suffolk County Water Authority CEO, Jeffrey W....

Episode 23: Drone Aerial Imagery And The Environment With the increase of drone technology, the way aerial imagery captures environmental inspections has changed significantly. Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President/CEO, and his PWGC colleagues; Usman Chaudhry, Senior Hydrogeologist and Pete Hayes, Senior GIS Analyst discuss the process of certifications through the FAA that Commercial drone pilots must...

Episode 22: Warming Up To Geothermal Energy In case you missed it! Given the growing focus on environmental responsibility, geothermal technology is coming to the fore and represents one of PWGC’s most important market segments. PWGC has designed and developed a wide variety of geothermal systems ranging in size from small commercial sites to campus-scale projects for the public and private...

Smithtown is evolving and experiencing growth-related issues like other towns on Long Island. Throughout today's discussion, we touch upon how these experiences are being improved upon in the environment and the economy. In this podcast, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, PWGC colleague Charlie Bartha, PE, Sr. Vice President at PWGC, and Edward R. Wehrheim, Town Supervisor for Smithtown discuss the environmen...

Episode 20: Dewatering Deciphered Dewatering in the most simplified of terms is the process of extracting water from the ground and moving it to another location. It represents an important step in the site development process, and is necessary for proper construction, especially in areas with shallow water tables. In this podcast, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, PWGC colleague Regina Bykov, PG, Project Ma...

Episode 19: Patchogue's Forward Progress The Village of Patchogue is the bellwether for downtown revitalization on Long Island. A top destination for visitors and those looking to call it their home, the Village was also named among the top four neighborhoods in the U.S. by the American Planning Association. A flourishing micro-urban downtown with booming restaurants, arts, music, and entertainmen...

Episode 18: Construction And The Environment   Contrary to what many may think, construction and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. Long Island is home to millions and the construction industry is a key economic driver that also is working to improve environmental conditions across the region. With many of the region’s environmental improvement initiatives, the develop...

For businesses, property owners and property operators on Long Island, in New York State and beyond, the challenges of navigating, understanding, and implementing programs to comply with increasingly complex environmental laws have never been greater. Environmental attorneys provide guidance on compliance with federal, state and local regulations, helping clients determine their responsibilities a...

The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) confirms that 2020 was one of the most extreme years for global environmental events such as storms, flooding, droughts, and more. This is attributed to the rise of CO2 and other greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere contributing to increased global temperatures. With climate emergency being widely accepted as one of our next obstacles to ove...

Long Island boasts some of the country’s best golf courses and homes to major championship venues. Given Long Island’s unique abundance of water resources and dense population, it’s critical that close attention must be given to the maintenance of golf courses to avoid negative impacts on the environment. To avoid polluting ground and surface water, strict steps and methods are b...

Suffolk County Legislator, Robert Calarco, has proven his commitment to advancing a pro-environment agenda through many accomplishments that include introducing and passing legislation, funding cleanups, and bringing in millions of dollars for improvements to his district to enhance the quality of life. In this podcast, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG discusses with Charlie Bartha, PE, Sr. Vice President at...

As Hurricane Henri approaches Long Island, thoughts of Superstorm Sandy come to mind. Following that devastating storm, PWGC quickly recognized the need for resiliency-related engineering services targeting infrastructure improvement of residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. In this podcast Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, sits down with resiliency experts Paul W. Grosser, Ph. D., PE, PG, Ex...

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine has plenty of environmental concerns including the town's lack of sewers and its closing landfill. As Brookhaven Town Supervisor, Ed Romaine is a champion of environmental and quality of life issues in Brookhaven Town. Since taking office in 2012, Romaine has spearheaded many measures to preserve local land and waters. In this podcast, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG...

Marine Construction and Rehabilitation is a specialized industry that utilizes a combination of cutting edge technology and traditional methodology to balance development with environmental protection. Marine construction projects can include seawalls, piers, docks, underwater cables and beach or wetland restoration. Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, hosts Jenny Lund, PE, Project Manager at PWGC, and Brian H...

The condition or health of a pond or lake can be affected by a number of factors. Water can become contaminated, polluted or taken over by invasive species. Guest Kris Almskog, PG, Sr. Vice Principal, P.W. Grosser Consulting discusses those various toxins that are harmful to humans, pets and aquatic life, and the procedures that PWGC takes to restore and preserve these delicate ecosystems. #Lake #...

PWGC designed a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system—the largest municipal system of its kind to date—for the renovation of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. Replacing its previous system of steam radiators and 1960s-era air conditioning, the cathedral now has a perimeter of 10 wells as deep as 2,200 feet into the Manhattan bedrock, collecting groundwater that hel...

Given the growing focus on environmental responsibility, geothermal technology is coming to the fore and represents one of PWGC’s most important market segments. PWGC has designed and developed a wide variety of geothermal systems ranging in size from small commercial sites to campus-scale projects for the public and private sector. In this podcast episode, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President/C...

On this episode we detail Environmental site assessments now and in the future. They help us find what’s hidden beneath the surface. ESA's are completed to make informed decisions about the future of land, ranging from small commercial sites to regionally significant projects for public and private use. On Long Island, PWGC is an approved consultant for Nassau and Suffolk County Landbank Cor...

Paul K. Boyce hosts Andrew Lockwood, PG, Sr. Vice President and Jennifer Lewis, PG, Sr. Project Manager of P.W. Grosser Consulting as they discuss solutions for environmentally challenged brownfield sites. These are locations with suspected contaminants that will cause environmental damage. What do you need to know about the federal grant process, site testing and path towards remediation and/or r...

Have you ever wondered where the concrete that is used in construction comes from? Jim Barker, President of Roanoke Sand & Gravel, explains the process and the steps his company is taking to remain environmentally friendly while creating a park-like site, including a lake feature, for future enjoyment. Regina Bykov, PG, Project Manager at P.W. Grosser Consulting, provides insight to how this i...

In Part 3 of this series on water resources, Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, CEO/President of P.W. Grosser Consulting, covers the importance of replacing existing outdated sewage disposal systems with innovative wastewater treatment systems. #Wastewater #Environment #Podcast Watch our complete series on water resources! Part 1: https://youtu.be/frOo6W47vTM Part 2: https://youtu.be/ZBgnKozQwVg Part 3: https...

In Part 2 of this series on water resources, Paul K. Boyce, CEO/President of P.W. Grosser Consulting, discusses winter’s impact on surface and stormwater; he shares best practices that should be implemented to filter out and prevent water pollutants. Stay tuned for part 3 coming on 4/10. To watch a video version of this podcast, ask a question, suggest a topic or to be a guest on the show vi...