Environmental Echo with PWGC's Paul K. Boyce

Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PW Grosser, is joined by Gerry Rosen, PE, Chief Engineer/Vice President, and Derek Ersbak, PG, Vice President, for the first 2026 episode of The Environmental Echo. They discuss Long Island’s sewer systems, focusing on low-pressure sewer technology, infrastructure improvements, and the environmental benefits of reducing nitrogen and protecting groundwater. Gerry and Derek explain th...

Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PW Grosser, is joined by Chris Wenczel, PG, Senior Project Manager and PFAS SME, for part two of their PFAS discussion focused on the liabilities, operational challenges, and regulatory pressures now facing facilities. Chris explains how changing state and federal designations, legacy product use, wastewater pathways, and sampling decisions create new considerations for schools, hospitals...

Host Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of P.W. Grosser, speaks with Chris Wenczel, PG, Senior Project Manager, about the long history and quiet spread of forever chemicals, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), across modern products and infrastructure. In Episode 73 Part 1, they trace how firefighting foams, floor finishes, and cleaning practices helped move PFAS from industrial sites into everyday settings. The discus...

Host Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of P.W. Grosser, is joined by Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Business Development, and Derek Ersbak, PG, Vice President and Director of Engineering, to explain how PWGC’s reorganization as a Design Professional Corporation (DCP) positions the firm for the future. They discuss how the Employee Stock Ownership Program ensures every team member has a vested interest in client success, why ...

Paul Boyce, President and CEO of PWGC, returns with Jeff Szabo, CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority, for Part 2 of their conversation. This episode covers the proposed 8.5-mile water main extension to Southold, the environmental review process, and how SCWA is managing public concerns and local engagement. Szabo explains the challenges of saltwater intrusion, the limits of groundwater capacity, and why moving water from west ...

Hosted by Paul Boyce, President & CEO of PWGC, this episode of Environmental Echo brings back Jeff Szabo, CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority, to explore how SCWA became the first utility in New York to comply with the federal PFAS rule—six years early. They cover emerging contaminants, the high-stakes rollout of 40 AOP systems, and how funding from surcharges, grants, and infrastructure bills is shaping t...

In Part 2 of their conversation, PWGC’s Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Business Development, and Toby Carlson—Chairman of Carlson Corp and President of Town Line Rail—dive deeper into the environmental realities facing Long Island. They explore the urgent connection between waste management, household hazardous waste, and the health of local waterways. From nutrient runoff to microplastics in recycled soil, this candid ...

PWGC’s Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Business Development steps in for Paul Boyce to host this special two-part conversation with Toby Carlson—Chairman of Carlson Corp and President of Town Line Rail—for a high-impact discussion about the next frontier in waste management: artificial intelligence. In an industry long burdened by politics, perception, and outdated systems, Carlson introduces RAMS (Regional Asset Managem...

In this follow-up episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo, host Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President & CEO of P.W. Grosser Consulting, continues the conversation with Brian Tymann, Founder and CEO of BGT Consulting, and Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Business Development at PWGC. Together, they examine proactive strategies for managing Long Island’s environmental future, from waste reduction and sustainable development to offshore w...

In this inaugural 2025 episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo, host Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President & CEO of P.W. Grosser Consulting, engages in a compelling discussion with Brian Tymann, Founder and CEO of BGT Consulting. Joining them to discuss the successful implementation of a commercial wastewater collection system in Westhampton Beach, exploring its environmental and economic impacts, is Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Bus...

Welcome back to the PWGC Environmental Podcast! In Part 2 of our series on PFAS, we continue our deep dive with Elizabeth Knauer, Esq. Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel. Hosted by Paul Boyce, President of PWGC, and joined by Derek Ersbak, PWGC Vice President, this episode explores new legal developments in PFAS litigation, including groundbreaking case precedents, emerging claims in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam ...

Episode Description: Join Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PWGC, as he hosts Elizabeth Knauer, Esq., Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel, and a seasoned expert in environmental law, for an in-depth discussion on PFAS regulations, CERCLA implications, and Superfund designations. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products including firefighting foams, water-repellent...

Welcome to another important episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo with your host, Paul Boyce, CEO & President of PW Grosser. This is the second part of our two-part series on New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), featuring Alita Giuda, Partner at Couch White, and Kris Almskog, Senior Vice President at PW Grosser. Join us as we delve into the current trends in renewable energy, the influx of out-of-...

🌍 Welcome to another episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo, where we dive deep into environmental policies shaping our future. In today’s episode, Paul Boyce, CEO & President of PW Grosser Consulting, is joined by Alita, Chair of Couch White’s Environmental and Land Use Group. Together, they discuss New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and how its implementation impacts industries, regulatory proce...

In this episode of The Environmental Echo, host Paul Boyce, CEO and President of PW Grosser Consulting, continues his engaging conversation with Inez Birbiglia from Sky Testing Civil. Join us for part two as Inez shares her journey of achieving the coveted Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certification in New York City, the challenges of the slow certification process in New York State, and her experiences with the MTA and the...

In this engaging new Environmental Echo podcast, host Paul Boyce, President/CEO of P.W. Grosser, sits down with Inez Birbiglia from Skytesting Civil, LLC. Ms. Birbiglia discusses her fascinating journey from journalism to environmental consultancy, leading a team of engineers and inspectors to tackle significant environmental challenges. Discover the critical work Skytesting Civil does, their target markets, and how they ensure tha...

Dive into Part 2 of our exploration of Long Island’s wastewater treatment challenges with Paul Boyce and Bryan Grogan of PW Grosser and Chris Nedwick, National Sales Department Manager at Environmental One Corp. This episode focuses on two key topics: the emergence of low-pressure sewer systems as a successful solution for communities like the Village of Patchogue; and the importance of educating the public on the viability of low-...

Discover how low-pressure sewer systems are transforming Long Island’s wastewater treatment challenges into wins for the community and the environment. Paul Boyce and Brian Grogan of PW Grosser sit down with Chris Nedwick, National Sales Department Manager at Environment One Corp., to discuss the innovative technology behind E1’s low-pressure sewer systems. Explore the high efficiency and cost saving benefits of LPS in comparison t...

Continue your exploration of technology that promises to revolutionize the use of hydrogen as a global energy resource in part 2 of our latest Environmental Echo podcast. Join Paul Boyce of PW Grosser and alternative energy pioneer Dr. Tony Pan, CEO and co-founder of Modern Hydrogen, to discuss the fascinating ways they use the byproducts of hydrogen decarbonization to create renewable materials that further reduce CO2 emissions. T...