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| | Living Shorelines Armor the Coast With Plants, Rocks, and Oysters | In late October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Northeast, battering neighborhoods across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York with storm surge, flood waters, and heavy winds. In its... | | | | |
| | NEIWPCC's Governing Body Elects Officers | At the September meeting of NEIWPCC's Executive Committee and Commissioners, the assembled representatives of the member states voted to confirm the proposed slate of officers for the new... | | | |
| | Maine's Management Candidate School Now Accepting Applications | Maine's Management Candidate School is now inviting applications from water and wastewater operators with management potential for its class of 2027. This 11-month training program provides the intensive training, networking,... | | |
| | NEIWPCC Comments on Proposed Changes of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges | On behalf of its member states, NEIWPCC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed 2027 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit... | | |
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The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation invites the public to comment on the draft Tactical Basin Plans for the Missisquoi Bay Basin and the Lamoille River Basin, which outline ways to restore and protect waterbodies in those areas.
The EPA is implementing a new scientific study to improve the agency’s understanding of what pollutants may be present in drinking water. It will screen for a broad array of pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and more than 1,000 potential contaminants.
The initiative, FloodSafe NY, launched. A partnership between the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Geological Survey, it will develop a first-in-the-nation statewide hydrologic monitoring network to help communities better understand and predict flooding, so they can reduce the associated risks.
The New Hampshire Coastal Flood Risk Summary Steering Committee is requesting comments on the “Draft 2026 New Hampshire Coastal Flood Risk Summary, Part II: Guidance for Using Best Available Science” throughout the month of October. Public input workshops will be held on October 8 and 13.
The Congressional Research Service published a new report titled, “Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act,” by Laura Gatz.
| Putting soil science into practice: Participants examine soil horizons during a field session of the Massachusetts Title 5 Soil Evaluator Training at Twin Orchard Farms in Southampton. NEIWPCC coordinates the training on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Photo by Michelle Jenkins. | | |
NEIWPCC and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Management Program invite proposals for projects that engage the public and stakeholders through outreach, education, and stewardship focused on tributary and watershed conservation, restoration, flood resilience, drinking water source water protection, and best management practices.
NEIWPCC, in cooperation with the Long Island Sound Partnership National Estuary Program and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, is inviting proposals for conducting an assessment of potential suitable sites for aquaculture in the Long Island Sound and its New York embayments where bioextraction operations can take place.
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, a NEIWPCC program partner, is seeking grant proposals for projects that support stormwater property assessment programs, conserve habitat and native species, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. They are also seeking pre-proposals for research projects that will address the complex challenges facing Lake Champlain and its watershed.
The Hudson River Foundation is requesting letters of intent for projects seeking to restore and enhance important habitats for fish and wildlife in Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, Harlem River, and East River.
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund is now accepting applications to support projects that address environmental issues and improve the quality and accessibility of the Sound.
The Long Island Regional Planning Council, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, is seeking proposals from firms to develop and implement a community-based social marketing campaign focused on reducing residential fertilizer use on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the availability of $1.25 million in grants for projects to help communities within the Hudson River Estuary watershed plan for and adapt to climate change, advance conservation and stewardship, restore habitat, improve recreational river access, and expand educational programming.
The EPA is seeking applications from tribes for a total of approximately $3.5 million in new competitive grant funding under Clean Water Action Section 319 to help improve water quality in local waterbodies by reducing nonpoint source pollution.
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Aidan Mabey, environmental analyst and South Portland training and certification specialist, presented about wastewater certification at the Maine Water Environment Association’s Fall Convention.
Christina Stringer, director of Wastewater and Onsite Programs, presented at the “Innovative Regional Initiatives for Advancing a Circular Water Economy” workshop at WEFTEC. (Shown here, third from the right)
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Employment opportunities and internships are posted as they become available. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
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Information Officer – Land Acquisition Specialist (Full-time in Albany, N.Y.)
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Environmental Analyst – Lead Testing in Schools (Full-time in Providence, R.I.)
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Oct. 7, Reimagining Residuals Webinar: Embryonic Stage Technologies (online)
Oct. 7, Utility Management Conference: The Hidden Economics of Deferred Maintenance, Marlborough, Mass.
Oct. 19-21, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
Oct. 25-28, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, Westminster, Colo.
Oct. 25-29, U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oct. 28, Hudson River Symposium, Millbrook, N.Y.
Oct. 29-30, Northeast Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Portland, Maine
Nov. 3-6, North American Lake Management Society Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia
Nov. 5, Green Mountain Water Environment Association Fall Tradeshow, South Burlington, Vt.
Nov. 11-13, NACWA National Clean Water Law and Enforcement Seminar, Santa Monica, Cali.
Nov. 12, NY-NJ Harbor and Estuary Program 2026 Conference, New York City, N.Y.
Nov. 15-19, American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition, Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 15-19, RAE Coastal & Estuarine Summit, San Francisco, Cali.
November 18, Asset Management Workshop for Water Infrastructure, Pembroke, N.H.
November 19, 2-3:00 p.m., Stony Brook Seaweed Fertilizer Webinar, hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and NEIWPCC.
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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