LSPA News & Blog

LSPA Announces 2026 Contribution to the Practice Awards
September 25, 2026
On September 17, 2026, at the September Member Meeting in Westborough, MA, the LSPA named its 2026 Contribution to the Practice Award winners. Learn more here. 

Supporting Environmental Justice in Massachusetts: 2026–2027 LSPA EJ Grant Recipients
September 25, 2026
The LSPA is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026–2027 Environmental Justice (EJ) Grants. This year, three organizations will receive funding to support community-driven environmental education, stewardship, and equity in Worcester and Brockton. Read more. 

LSPAstries with the President: Supporting Innovation Through the WES LSP Practice Grant
September 23, 2026
The WES LSP Practice Grant supports projects that strengthen environmental practice across Massachusetts. Read about this year’s grant recipient and the important work underway to better understand Historic Fill across the Commonwealth. Read more. 

LSPA Introduces September 2026 Compliance Tip of the Month
September 17, 2026
The LSPA introduced a new compliance tip at the September 2026 Membership Meeting related to MassDEP Notices of Noncompliance (NONs). Read the full compliance tip here.

LSPAstries with the President: LSPA’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Grant Programs
September 4, 2026
Last month, the LSPA EJ Grant Review Committee reviewed 23 grant applications from organizations seeking support for projects that benefit both the environment and EJ populations throughout the Commonwealth. Learn more.

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.