Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast upcoming events

July 28, 2026 - Basics of Environmental Data Management (Free Virtual Event for Developing Professionals) (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Environmental Data Management is the organized handling of environmental information to support sound decisions and regulatory compliance. Environmental Data is what we base our decisions on. It’s at the core of our businesses, applications, and technical practices. Good data governance practices start before the first pump is lowered down a well or the first auger string breaks ground. Environmental Data Management (EDM) is a complex topic that requires a depth of knowledge and skills from multiple backgrounds, but it doesn’t have to be overly difficult or utilize expensive software to manage and utilize.

This 1 hour presentation will demonstrate some tools and approaches used to set up environmental projects and present some specific examples of how prior planning can prevent poor performance or undesired outcomes later. It will also cover ways to scale your data management and analysis to the job at hand. Large and complex sampling programs benefit from a well-established data management program but what about that one-off job with only a handful of samples.

July 28, 2026 - Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4 to 5:30 pm | Virtual

PRESENTED BY: NYCBP, BCONE, NJ LSRPA, NJ SWEP

TOPIC - ADVOCACY, POLICY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE RULES AND NAVIGATING THE CONVERSATION

Nonprofits, professional associations, educational institutions, and private businesses all play an important role in educating the public and engaging in policy discussions — but the rules around political activity, advocacy, lobbying, and public engagement are often nuanced and misunderstood.

This timely discussion will explore the legal and practical boundaries organizations and individuals should understand when participating in public policy conversations, particularly during a midterm election year. Attendees will gain insight into what nonprofits, member organizations, construction firms, engineering companies, and other businesses can and cannot do when it comes to supporting or opposing legislation, engaging with elected officials, educating the public, or participating in political discourse.

The panel will also explore how organizations involved in government-funded programs like EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and grant applications can ensure communications, outreach, and advocacy efforts remain compliant and appropriately structured. A speaker from NJIT with expertise in EPA grant assistance programs will discuss best practices for maintaining clear boundaries and transparency throughout the grant application and implementation process.

Featuring communications expert Sam Biederman and grant expert Nat Francesco, the conversation will cover both organizational best practices and the personal realities of navigating political and policy conversations in professional settings, written documents, on social media, and in everyday interactions.

They will discuss:

The differences between advocacy, lobbying, political activity, and public education
What nonprofits, trade groups, educational institutions, and private businesses are permitted to do under the law
Best practices for public communications, educational programming, and policy engagement
Considerations for organizations involved in EPA and other government-funded grant programs
How to ensure grant-related outreach and public engagement efforts remain compliant and transparent
Navigating political discussions professionally and respectfully in the workplace and online
Understanding risks, boundaries, and reputational considerations during an election cycle

Moderator: Laura Senkevitch, Executive Director - NYC Brownfield Parntership

Panelists:

Sam Biederman, Principal and Founder, Biederman LLC
Jessica Miller, Executive Director, Center for Community Systems, NJIT

Registration Cost:

$25 for NYCBP, BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members*
$75 for Non-Members

*Registration Code needed for BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members (email alazo@eaglesoars.com)

Become a Sponsor:

Event Sponsor: $500 (includes logo placement and one comped registration)

July 30, 2026 - 2026 Networking Night at the Ballpark-SWEPGP/BCONE Joint Event (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

This year we are bringing the heat and teaming up with BCONE to make a grand slam of a time! Catch up with colleagues, meet some new people, enjoy the food, drinks, fireworks, and (of course) baseball as we cheer on the Reading Fightin Phils in their game against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies!

Tickets:

SWEP GP/BCONE Members: $70
Non-Members: $80

Hit it out of the park and be a sponsor!

Sponsorship of $300

There will be a 2 1/2 hour buffet, drinks, and it is a fireworks night!

BCONE Members: Contact alazo@eaglesoars.com for the registration code.

NOTE: Registration will close 6/30/26 due to the requirements of the ticketing office. *Due to the alcoholic beverages served at the park, we will have to check IDs.

August 13, 2026 Networking Night at the Somerset Patriots with AHMP, AEG and NJSWEP (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

August 18, 2026 - NJDEP Regulatory Update (Rescheduled) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) and NJSWEP are pleased to announce that our incredibly popular keystone event the “NJDEP Regulatory Update” will be held in Trenton this June.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) implements regulations and policies, which frequently evolve as priorities change. This one-day workshop will keep attendees informed about the NJDEP’s priorities and plans, as well as the status of existing programs, updates, and proposed legislative changes that are key to NJDEP programs.

NJDEP Assistant Commissioners from all programs will be present, including Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR), Sustainable Waste Management, Watershed and Land Management, Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability, Water Resources Management, and Community Investment and Economic Revitalization Projects and Funding Opportunities.

View the Agenda

Continuing Education Credits:

We received approval from the The New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board (“SRPL Board”) for 5.0 LSRP Regulatory Credits = NJSRPLB Course Number 2026-027

New this year: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits are pending for attorneys who attend the event! It is anticipated that at least 5.6 CLE credits will be granted.

Registration:

NJSWEP and BCONE Members: $25 (BCONE members, send an email to brownfieldcoalitionne@gmail.com for the registration code)

Government Professionals/Students/Academics/Non-Profit Employees who want credits: $25

Food:

Breakfast and drinks are provided. Lunch is not provided at the event. While there is a cafeteria space at the NJDEP, it is recommended that you bring lunch.

Last Day to Register:

Registration and payment must be received by August 11, 2026. Walk-in registrations will NOT be accepted due to NJDEP security requirements.

August 19, 2026 - Connect & Elevate Monthly Virtual Meetup (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Join us for this members-only virtual networking event, created exclusively for brownfield professionals.

With BCONE’s broad regional footprint, these virtual meetups are designed to bring members together no matter where you’re located, making it easy to connect, share insights, and strengthen relationships across the network.

Grow your professional circle, spark new collaborations, and uncover potential business opportunities... All from the convenience of your home or office.

September 16, 2026 - Connect & Elevate Monthly Virtual Meetup (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Join us for this members-only virtual networking event, created exclusively for brownfield professionals.

Grow your professional circle, spark new collaborations, and uncover potential business opportunities... All from the convenience of your home or office.

September 23, 2026 - NJ 2027: The Next Wave of Growth & Brownfield Revitalization (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

New Jersey 2027: The Next Wave of Growth & Brownfield Revitalization

September 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join industry leaders, policymakers, and redevelopment experts for a forward-looking half-day symposium exploring what’s next for New Jersey’s brownfield landscape.

Ryotaro Tashiro (Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia) will open the program with an economic outlook examining national, regional, and local economic trends, including factors influencing New Jersey’s development landscape. The discussion will include market conditions affecting industrial and residential sectors, workforce and demographic trends, and broader economic indicators shaping investment and redevelopment activity.

Through three focused panel discussions, we’ll cover:

Economic Forecasting

This panel will give a look ahead to how shifting federal priorities and economic conditions will drive redevelopment in New Jersey, including the outlook for EPA and federal agency funding, HDSRF and state incentive programs, future brownfield and infrastructure investments, evolving state-agency collaboration, and innovative approaches to leveraging public funding.

Panelists:

Ryotaro Tashiro (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)

Elizabeth Limbrick (NJEDA)

Schenine Mitchell (USEPA)

Abbie Tang Smith (NJDEP)

Moderator: Dawn Bembry Breeden (Bembry Consulting Group)

Next Generation of Brownfields Redevelopment in NJ: Where are the Opportunities?

This interactive conversation will focus on how the New Jersey State Plan, Governor Sherrill’s EOs (#4,5), NJDEP other State policies that will shape the development community’s direction into the next decade with respect to Brownfields redevelopment.

Panelists:

Joseph Seebode (NJDEP Deputy Commissioner)

Walter Lane (Executive Director of the New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy)

Dan Kennedy (CEO of CREDA NJ)

Emily Lamond, (Esq, Cole Schotz P.C.)

Moderator: Alan Miller (Onterris)

Powering Redevelopment: Brownfields and New Jersey’s Energy Future

This forward-looking panel will explore the rapidly changing energy landscape in New Jersey and the challenges and opportunities shaping redevelopment, infrastructure, and economic growth. Panelists will discuss identifying Brownfield sites that are suitable for redevelopment as an energy facility, in light of the following considerations:

Siting facilities: tax incentives and local appetite for energy facilities
Technical considerations: grid capacity constraints, grid augmentation by battery storage facilities, demand management, solar integration, and the growing divide between “power rich” and “power poor” regions across the state.
The conversation will likely include the feasibility of different renewable energy technologies, the expanding role of battery energy storage systems, emerging energy legislation, microgrids, distributed generation, and the significant electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and new development.
Energy policy and regulatory outlook: Examining how New Jersey's evolving energy policies, permitting reforms, and regulatory initiatives are expected to influence brownfield redevelopment, infrastructure investment, and economic growth.

Panelists:

Senator Bob Gordon (Stevens & Lee Public Affairs)

Jason Schuler (Boswell Engineering)

Colleen Kokas (CEP Renewables)

Andrew Levine, Esq. (Stradley Ronon)

Moderator: Geoff Clark (Boswell Engineering)

The sessions will be followed by a networking cocktail reception that includes one (1) drink ticket and light appetizers.

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

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September 23, 2026 - Introduction to Soil Logging and Sampling for Developing Leaders and Aspiring Professionals (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration is Now Closed

BCONE is excited to partner with the LSRPA Aspiring Professionals Program to create new opportunities for early-career environmental professionals to learn, connect, and grow.

This unique field-based program will provide practical exposure to soil classification, drilling methods, sampling techniques, and real-world site investigation practices. Registration is complimentary, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Presenters:

Summit Drilling Company – Joel Berstein and Summit NJDEP-licensed drilling team
Haley & Aldrich – Matt Traver, Alex Clinefelter, and Kevin Gryger

Are you interested in learning how soil is studied and tested in the field? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for aspiring professionals, college students, and anyone looking to build practical skills in soil investigation.

In this session, you will:

Learn how to identify and describe different types of soil using a common classification system
Understand basic drilling methods used to collect soil samples from below the surface
See live demonstrations of the equipment and tools used in soil sampling
Discover how experts analyze soil data in real time to make informed decisions

This event is led by experienced professionals from Summit Drilling Company and Haley & Aldrich, who will share valuable tips and best practices for soil investigations.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to refresh and expand your knowledge, this event offers practical insights you won’t want to miss. Plus, it provides a valuable opportunity to meet and engage with fellow professionals and experts, helping you build lasting industry connections.

September 30, 2026 - Upstate 2027: The Next Wave of Growth & Brownfield Revitalization (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

October 21, 2026 - Connect & Elevate Monthly Virtual Meetup (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Join us for this members-only virtual networking event, created exclusively for brownfield professionals.

Grow your professional circle, spark new collaborations, and uncover potential business opportunities... All from the convenience of your home or office.

November 18, 2026 - Connect & Elevate Monthly Virtual Meetup (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join us for this members-only virtual networking event, created exclusively for brownfield professionals.

Grow your professional circle, spark new collaborations, and uncover potential business opportunities... All from the convenience of your home or office.