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| | PFAS River Monitoring Project Launched in Rhode Island | In June, NEIWPCC, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), launched a new project to assess baseline concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rivers across the state... | | |
| | NEIWPCC Welcomes 31 Interns and Seasonal Staff | This summer, 31 interns and seasonal staff joined NEIWPCC's team to gain first-hand training and career experience in various aspects of environmental work. Based out of four states, these paid positions... | | | |
| | L.U.S.T.Line Issue #95 Examines What is in Store for the Underground Storage Tank Industry | LUSTLine - the publication of record for the underground storage tank community - shares resources, research, and stories that cover industry topics such as release prevention, technical and regulatory... | | | | |
| | Letter to Congress Outlines Potential Impacts of Budget Cuts on Clean Water Act Programs | In response to the President's FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request and the EPA's FY 2026 Budget in Brief, NEIWPCC recently sent a letter to all members of the U.S. House... | | | | |
| | Celebration Honors 40 Years of Action to Improve the Long Island Sound | NEIWPCC joined senior officials from the EPA, Connecticut and New York, along with many other partners, on June 20 in Rye, New York, to celebrate 40 years of progress in restoring and protecting... | | | | New from the "Clean Water Pod" Podcast | |
Nutrient Regulations Preempt Restoration Costs in Colorado Reservoirs
Nutrient control regulations have successfully maintained the water quality of Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado since the 1980s despite an increase in development and population in the watershed. In this episode, hear how protection efforts prevented more costly restoration, and how incorporating various stakeholder perspectives has increased innovation and accountability.
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The EPA announced a total of $2.9 million in funding for New England states to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
The Lake Champlain Basin Program seeks proposals for projects that support aquatic organism passage and restore stream connectivity, as well as for projects that conserve land for clean water and healthy ecosystems in the basin.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services released a report highlighting water quality trends in rivers and streams across the state, showing improvements in pH levels and total nitrogen concentration.
The Long Island Sound Partnership published a new Stewardship Strategy to support the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative and its 33 designated stewardship areas.
According to a new study, increasing levels of artificial sweeteners are being observed in wastewater treatment plants across the globe, with downstream impacts on the environment.
The U.S. Senate confirmed David Fotouhi to serve as the deputy administrator of the U.S. EPA. Fotouhi is an experienced environmental attorney who previously served in senior roles at EPA.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the availability of $5.9 million to help communities facing environmental justice challenges implement innovative and effective projects to address environmental concerns. Applications are due August 13.
A Vermont Public article discusses how a team of researchers at the University of Vermont and Lake Champlain Sea Grant Program are studying microplastics in Lake Champlain to determine where the plastic is coming from and how it may be affecting wildlife.
The EPA announced over $12 million in grant funding for states and tribes to develop underground injection control programs that protect sources of drinking water.
| | Every spring, students pull on waders and drag a seine net through the Hudson River in search of glass eels. The annual Hudson River Eel Project is a community science effort that helps youth connect and engage with their local watersheds. In this new video, hear from NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst and Hudson River Estuary Program Education Associate Rebecca Houser, who has more than 20 years of experience in the field, as she describes the impacts of this project. | | |
Ryan Bell, program manager, and Colleen Bradley, environmental analyst, represented the New York State Department of Health at the Chautauqua Institution Lake Conference to discuss drinking water source protection.
Matthew Vaughan, environmental analyst and Lake Champlain Basin Program chief scientist, presented at the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds 2025 Lake Seminar about the water quality impacts of de-icing salt in Lake Champlain and its tributaries. Vaughan also spoke with Vermont Public about the state of the lake.
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Sept. 8, New England Water Environment Association Small Communities Conference, Sturbridge, Mass.
Sept. 12, Rhode Island Clean Water Association Annual Trade Show, Warwick, R.I.
Sept. 14-17, American Water Works Association Water Infrastructure Conference, Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 18-19, Maine Water Environment Association 2025 Annual Fall Convention, Newry, Maine
Sept. 21-24, New England Water Works Association Annual Conference, Rockport, Maine
Sept. 22-25, National Tanks Conference, Spokane, Wash. (hosted by NEIWPCC)
Sept. 27, Science on the River, Staatsburg, N.Y.
Sept. 27-Oct. 1, WEFTEC Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 6, New England Water Environment Association Joint Asset Management and IT Workshop, Holliston, Mass.
Oct. 15, A Day in the Life of the Hudson River and Harbor, various locations
Oct. 19-22, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, Sandusky, Ohio
Oct. 20-22, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Annual Conference, Long Beach, Calif.
Oct. 27-30, National Nonpoint Source Training Workshop, Baton Rouge, La. (hosted by NEIWPCC)
Oct. 29-30, Restore America’s Estuaries Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop, New Haven, Conn.
To submit your event for possible inclusion in a future issue, please send an email with a link to your event to: NEIWPCC.
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