LSPA News & Blog

LSPA Announces FY27 Board of Directors
June 30, 2026
The LSPA Board is pleased to announce the LSPA Board of Directors for FY27! We are grateful for their expertise, leadership, and commitment as they help lead the LSPA and support its mission in the coming year. Learn more.

MassDEP Guidance Documents for Public Comment: Share Your Thoughts!
June 24, 2026
MassDEP has released new waste site cleanup guidance documents for public comment. LSPA members are welcome to submit comments to the LSPA for inclusion in our comment letter or directly to MassDEP. Learn more.

LSPA Introduces Practice Tip of the Month for June 2026
June 10, 2026

A new LSPA practice tip was introduced at the June 2026 Membership Meeting, which was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Click here to learn more.

PUBLIC COMMENT DRAFT: Risk Characterization Guidance Chapters 11-13
May 26, 2026
The newest installment of the Risk Characterization Guidance, Chapters 11, 12 and 13, has been posted to MassDEP's MCP Amendments web page. Information can also be found here.

MassDEP Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
May 18, 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to announce that the application for the FY2027-28 Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) is now available. Learn more here.  

Call for Nominations!  

2026 LSP Association Contribution to the LSP Practice Awards! Do you know an individual or organization making a meaningful impact on hazardous waste site cleanup in Massachusetts? The LSPA is accepting nominations for these awards, which recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication across the environmental remediation field. Honorees exemplify excellence in protecting the environment, supporting communities, and strengthening the LSP practice.

Nomination deadline: July 31, 2026
Awards will be presented at the September Membership Meeting on September 17, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://www.lspa.org/contribution-to-the-lsp-practice-awards

 

Become an LSPA FY27 Sponsor!

The LSPA invites organizations to partner with us in supporting the waste site cleanup profession across New England. With a highly engaged network of 800+ licensed environmental professionals, regulators, and industry leaders, LSPA sponsorship provides valuable opportunities to increase your visibility, showcase your expertise, and build relationships with key decision-makers across the industry.

Explore sponsorship opportunities and find the right fit for your organization: https://www.lspa.org/sponsorships

Our newly released FY27 Sponsorship Prospectus includes a variety of annual and event-specific sponsorship opportunities designed to help your organization maximize its impact and engagement with the environmental community. Sponsorships run from September 2026-August 2027.