Bringing you the latest news, events, and updates from NEIWPCC and our partners. | |
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In This Issue
Fall Issue of Interstate Waters Available | Two Projects to Restore Habitat Connectivity in the Hudson River Watershed | Call for 303(d) Program Success Stories | Lake Champlain Basin Program Offers $5.5 Million in Grants | Call for Abstracts for Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference | Multiplate Sampling on the Genesee River | Massachusetts Students Spend Summer Working at Wastewater Treatment Plants | New Staff Spotlight Video | In Brief | Accolades | Employment Opportunities | Events
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Fall Issue of Interstate Waters now Available * NEIWPCC | The Fall 2024 issue of NEIWPCC's biannual magazine, "Interstate Waters," is now available both online and in print. The cover story focuses on NEIWPCC's Quality Assurance Project Plans - mandated... | | |
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Two Projects Announced to Restore Habitat Connectivity in the Hudson River Watershed | The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced $343,852 in grants for projects to restore aquatic connectivity, reduce local flood risks, and improve water quality in Stephentown and Philipstown... | | |
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Call for 303(d) Program Success Stories * NEIWPCC | NEIWPCC is seeking success stories from across the country that highlight program achievements covering a diverse array of Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads... | | | |
Lake Champlain Basin Program Offers $5.5 Million in Grants for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystem Projects | The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for projects that improve water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain watershed. The Program anticipates awarding... | | |
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Call for Abstracts Now Open: Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference | NEIWPCC is inviting abstracts for the Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference, to be held February 5-7, 2025, in Bartlett, New Hampshire. NEIWPCC is coordinating the conference in partnership with our member states and the U.S. EPA... | | |
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Multiplate Sampling on the Genesee River in New York State * NEIWPCC | This summer, NEIWPCC staff joined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to perform multiplate sampling for macroinvertebrates on the Genesee River near Rochester, New York. Multiplate samplers... | | | |
Massachusetts Students Spend Summer Working at Wastewater Treatment Plants | This summer, seven high school students completed paid internships at wastewater treatment plants in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts through the Youth and the Environment Program (YEP). Created by the U.S.... | | | |
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New Staff Spotlight Video Features Chris Mitchell
In this video, hear from Chris Mitchell, NEIWPCC environmental analyst and Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR) research coordinator with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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In Brief
The Lake Champlain Basin Program offers grants for phosphorus reduction on New York farms, with up to $50,000 available to support eligible projects.
The Rhode Island Department of Health received a $210,000 grant from the EPA to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches.
A new Stormwater Best Management Practices Guidance Manual for use in Multi-Unit Residential Areas was developed for use by community associations within the Long Island Sound watershed.
Maine Public reported on how the state’s lakes are warming, resulting in a longer growing season for aquatic plants, including invasive species.
The EPA announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
The Long Island Groundwater Sustainability Project, the Island-wide groundwater model, Phase 1 study results are now available. Phase 1 focused on the aquifer system beneath Kings, Queens, and Nassau counties and provides information about how the aquifer reacts under various scenarios, including sea level rise, drought, and pumping.
The EPA announced approximately $3.48 million for tribes to build environmental protection capacity, including to support land restoration and emergency management.
The EPA announced that the city of Springfield, Massachusetts and its partner Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, were selected to receive nearly $20 million in funding to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.
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Stakeholders with New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2), including NEIWPCC environmental analysts, recently toured the town and city of Plattsburgh to assess their water systems and discuss source water protection planning. NEIWPCC staff partner with the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation on the DWSP2. Staff shown here: Charles Rorick (front row, far right) and Madeline Silecchia (back row, far right). Photo credit: Alyssa Bement. | |
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Accolades
Matthew Vaughan, environmental analyst and Lake Champlain Basin Program chief scientist, gave a public presentation about the 2024 State of the Lake and Ecosystem Indicators Report as part of the Love the Lake speaker series.
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Job Opportunities
Employment opportunities and internships are posted as they become available. We are currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions:
- Wastewater Infrastructure Project Manager or Environmental Engineer (Full-time in Kingston, Valhalla, or Arkville, N.Y.)
- Environmental Engineer, PE (Full-time in Albany, N.Y.)
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Events
Sept. 15-18, NEWWA Annual Conference, North Falmouth, Mass.
Sept. 18-20, MeWEA 2024 Annual Fall Convention, Newry, Maine
Sept. 24-26, American Water Works Association Sustainable Water Management Conference, Las Vegas, Nev.
Sept. 30-Oct.2, ASDWA Annual Conference, St. Louis, Mo.
Oct. 5-9, WEFTEC Technical Exhibition & Conference, New Orleans, La.
Oct. 6-10, Restore America’s Estuaries Coastal & Estuarine Summit, Washington, D.C.
Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 12th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae, Portland, Maine (hosted by NEIWPCC)
Nov. 5-8, North American Lake Management Society Conference, South Lake Tahoe, Cali./Nev.
Nov. 7, Green Mountain Water Environment Association Fall Tradeshow, South Burlington, Vt.
Nov. 13-14, NorthEast Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Providence, R.I.
Nov. 13-15, NACWA Clean Water Law and Enforcement Seminar, Tucson, Ariz.
Nov. 17-24, American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition, Schaumburg, Ill.
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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