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MOHAWK VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE
PAST MEETINGS
JAN 2019
Food Waste Processing and Digestion
Wayne McFarland, PE, GHD provided an overview of available feedstocks, potential improvements in biogas yields, and operational challenges associated with accepting these wastes in an anaerobic digestion treatment plant. In addition, Bill Rabbia provided a brief update on the construction of Oneida-Herkimer’s source separated organics processing facility.
FEB 2019
Flood Mitigation Efforts - Sauquoit Creek
Shaun Gannon, PE from OBG, part of Ramboll, provided an update on flood mitigation efforts that are being implemented to alleviate the impacts of flooding along the Sauquoit Creek in central Oneida County.
JUN 2019
PFAS & Emerging Contaminants
Dr. Jon A. Sundquist, Bartn & Loguidice, provided some context to emerging contaminants discussed in the new and the increased attention being paid to PFAS and 1,4-dioxane contamination. Dr. Sundquist discussed factors influencing the fate and transport of PFAS contamination, and why these contaminants are of concern
MAR 2019
Stop the Bleed
Tony Salce, MVHS. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. This training provided skills to assist someone that is in crisis.
APR 2019
New MVHS regional Healthcare Campus Project Update
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and its project consultants gave a presentation on the new, regional healthcare campus projected to open in downtown Utica in 2022
MAY 2019
De-mystifying Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a topic of importance for all types of industry, but many still see
the subject as a mystery. Paul LaPorte - Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) dispels myths, discussed some key principles and gave tips and best practice suggestions to keep people safe in the office and at home
SEP 2019
Jon Arneth of SUEZ, MVWA Water Plant Manager, discussed updates to the MVWA/SUEZ’s Efficiency and Operational Initiatives at the MVWA Hinckley Water Treatment Plant in the areas of Sludge Management, Carbon Regeneration, Liquid Chlorine conversion and others.
OCT 2019
Utica Harbor Redevelopment - SiteTour
Paul D. Romano, P.E. with Ramboll provided an overview of redevelopment activities and plans around the Utica Harbor and conducted a site walk at he former NY Canal Corporation property.
NOV 2019
NYSDEC Update - Region 6
Region 6 Regional Engineer Gregg Townsend, P.E. provided an overview of NYSDEC programs and initiatives within the Region.
January 2023
PFAS - Recent Regulatory Updates and Impacts on EHS Permitting and Reporting
Chris Dousharm from Ramboll discusses recent NY and federal activity that may potentially impact EHS programs such as SPDES, TRI reports, and Air Permits
December 2022
NYSDEC Region 6 Update
Regional Engineer Gary McCullouch provided an update on regional issues
September 14, 2022
New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
Kyle Williams with Barton & Loguidice
March 2020
URBAN FILL - MANAGEMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION UNDER THE NEW PART 360
Speaker: Gary P. McCullouch, NYSDEC Region 6
February 2020:
STORMWATER 101 - CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL PERMITTNG
Speaker: David R. Hanny, CPESC, CPSWQ, LEED AP
Associate, Barton & Loguidice
January 2020:
PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF AMMONIA REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
Speaker: Jason Woodruff, MS, CIH, CSP
Senior Consultant, Partners
December 2019:
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE CHANGING MOHAWK VALLEY REGION
Tim Fitzgerald with Mohawk Valley EDGE provided a discussion of economic development achievements and goals in the Mohawk Valley.
MVWA Update - Hinckley WTP
