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.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
4 to 5:30 pm | Virtual
PRESENTED BY: NYCBP, BCONE, NJ LSRPA, NJ SWEP
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:
Moderator: Laura Senkevitch, Executive Director - NYC Brownfield Parntership
Panelists:
Registration Cost:
*Registration Code needed for BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members (email alazo@eaglesoars.com)
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:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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)
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:
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)
Moderator: Geoff Clark (Boswell Engineering)
The sessions will be followed by a networking cocktail reception that includes one (1) drink ticket and light appetizers.
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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.
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.
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