From our new Emerging Water Professionals Internship Program in New Hampshire to our updated strategic plan, 2025 was a year for the books!
Check out our new state summary reports: https://neiwpcc.org/news-publications/state-summaries/.
Happy New Year from NEIWPCC! Here's to another year clean water progress.
Happy holidays from our hardworking staff in Lowell and across the Northeast who work to protect clean water!
We're looking for a Habitat Restoration Coordinator to join our team and support the Long Island Sound Partnership's efforts to restore and protect the Sound's thriving habitats and abundant wildlife. The full-time position is based out of Kings Park, New York. Lear more: ow.ly/IugX50XLwww.
With the first big snow of the season for much of the Northeast, remember to salt smartly! Applying too much salt can end up in surface and groundwater through stormwater runoff, posing a public and environmental health concern.
Exciting news for the Long Island Sound! A recent mapping project reveals a net gain in eelgrass presence, a vital component of our underwater ecosystems. This significant update marks the first comprehensive survey since 2017. Read more: https://ow.ly/AOnx50XrokI.
New York and Connecticut Sea Grant have awarded nearly $1 million in planning support to 14 coastal communities across the region through the Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program. Learn more about the awardees and their projects: https://ow.ly/ppLn50XouBG.
The National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Training Workshop wrapped up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, drawing more than 150 participants from around the country. Learn more about the workshop here: https://neiwpcc.org/events/national-nps-training-workshops/.
Registration is now open for the next National 303(d) Webinar, which will cover the development of an innovative watershed management tool through Colorado’s Watershed Rapid Assessment Program. The free event is scheduled for November 17, 1-2:30 p.m. EST via Zoom.
https://ow.ly/7IOa50XikTK
Now seeking project proposals for aquatic invasive species spread prevention and management projects in the Lake Champlain Basin! Approximately $450,000 in funding is available through the Lake Champlain Basin Program and NEIWPCC.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/UKXF50XfM5i.
Forty years ago, the first wastewater training course was held by Maine's Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (JETCC). Managed by NEIWPCC staff, JETCC provides high-quality instruction for clean water professionals throughout the state.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ejqQ50XcCgf.
Two Tufts University School of Medicine Master of Public Health students are conducting research and public outreach to grow NEIWPCC's work around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Learn more about their efforts: https://ow.ly/5H1V50Xbmho.
#TuftsUniversity #PFAS
A black-crowned night heron stares menacingly at the camera. It is perched on rock within a pond.
What're YOU looking at?
With bright red eyes, black-crowned night herons are easily recognizable. But their tendency to sit still waiting for prey makes them easy to miss. Keep an eye out for them on your next hike in a wetland (because they'll certainly have their eyes on you!)
#Birds #addBirder
We're NEIWPCC, a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges and would love to be added to this feed. Here's our website: neiwpcc.org.
The fall Interstate Waters issue features our new strategic plan, training clean water operators in Maine, and a look at how mutual aid prepares wastewater facilities for emergency response.
Read now: ow.ly/yQBn50X7Jkw
Our new Strategic Plan is here! Developed by a committee of NEIWPCC Commissioners and staff over the course of the past year, the plan outlines the top priorities for advancing clean water in the Northeast for 2026-2030.
Calling all artists! The Lake Champlain Basin Program is seeking proposals for their Artist-in-Residence program for projects that use scientific data, cultural trends, or historical facts to interpret natural resources in the Lake Champlain Basin.
Apply by Oct. 13: www.lcbp.org/2025/09/patr....
Apply by 10/5 for full-time #LongIslandSound Partnership science communicator based w/ @neiwpcc.org in Lowell, MA: ow.ly/VU9q50WUCuj Looking for a skilled writer passionate about communicating how science & env management can help sustain & protect urban waterways from emerging threats. #SeaGrant
Now hiring: we're seeking a Science Communicator based out Lowell, MA. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer who is passionate about communicating how science and environmental management can help protect urban waterways from emerging threats.
Learn more: neiwpcc.org/about-us/car....
Going on now: the National Tanks Conference in Spokane, Washington! The event brings together more than 500 professionals in the underground storage tank industry to network and learn about emerging issues, policy and equipment
#NationalTanksConference #Spokane #Washington
Tune in tomorrow, 9/23, for a free webinar about site-specific water quality criteria and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation for phosphorus loading in the Wisconsin River Basin.
neiwpcc.org/2025/09/16/u...
Last week, our Executive Committee and Commission met in Connecticut to discuss and collaborate on programmatic issues. Congratulations to the newly elected officers: Rene Pelletier, chair; Carol Lamb-LaFay, vice chair; and Harry Stewart, treasurer.
#ExecutiveCommitteeAndCommission #NEIWPCC
Our South Portland, Maine office is growing! Join our team as an Environmental Analyst – Training Development Specialist to support NEIWPCC's wastewater training programs.
See the full position description and application requirements at ow.ly/sUIs50WRYyB.
#Hiring #Jobs #EnvironmentalScience
Eelgrass = important coastal habitat for marine life!
Learn about a new collaborative project that will provide critical information for future eelgrass restoration efforts in the Long Island Sound.
neiwpcc.org/2025/08/28/p...
#LongIslandSound #Eelgrass
Looking for a new #podcast for your commute? Check out the Clean Water Pod, featuring host Jeff Berckes as he explores the challenges and successes of the Clean Water Act 303(d) program in the United States.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: cleanwaterpod.podbean.com.
#CleanWaterPod
Calling anyone interested in presenting at the Science of PFAS Conference! Submissions are open for PFAS-related presentations and posters until September 5. The event is organized by the NEWMOA, in collaboration with NEIWPCC. Learn more and apply: www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-c...
#PFAS #NEIWPCC
Five individuals standing holding certificates while others pose next to them.
The Youth and the Environment Program (YEP), based out of Lowell, MA, provided another season of paid internships in clean water. Students got to learn about the wastewater industry, attend field trips, and explore environmental careers.
Congrats to our newest YEP graduates!
#CleanWater #Interns
Help tackle PFAS and support public health!
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist in implementing the Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Program throughout New York state. Apply for this full-time position by Sept. 1: neiwpcc.org/about-us/car...
#Hiring
Our waters run deep!
Starting in 1947, NEIWPCC has been dedicated to advancing clean water in the Northeast.
Check out our new video to learn more about our work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlmt...
#NEIWPCC
Did you know one oyster can filter 50 gallons of water a day?
Their filtration is so beneficial that NEIWPCC supports several bioextraction projects that recruit shellfish to provide these cleaning services in the Long Island Sound.
Learn more: lispartnership.org/our-vision-a...
#WorldOysterDay
