The 34th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference will be held April 10-11, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

This year’s conference theme is Climate Resiliency through NPS Outreach and Implementation. The Annual NPS Conference is the premier forum in the Northeast for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. Since 1990, NEIWPCC, in partnership with its member states, has been coordinating the event. Conference participants include federal, tribal, state, and municipal government staff, private sector professionals, nonprofit and watershed organization staff, as well as college and university students and professors.

Registration

Registration is CLOSED due to reaching full capacity.

Cancellation Policy: Attendee cancellations made by March 22, 2024, will be refunded less a $15 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued for attendee cancellation received after March 22. Exhibitor and sponsorship registrations are non-refundable. Please note Purchase Orders will not be accepted as a valid form of payment.

Location & Lodging

The event will be held at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but rooms at the government per diem rate are fully booked for the night of April 10. Rooms are still available at the standard rate, which currently is $229. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 860-395-2000.

Guest check-in time is 4 p.m., and check-out is at 11 a.m. Parking is complimentary. 

Cancellation policy: If a guest needs to cancel their reservation, they must do so seven days in advance of their scheduled arrival date or they will be charged a cancellation penalty equivalent to one night’s room and tax.

Presenter Information

For Oral Presenters:

  • All speakers, co-speakers, and panelists are required to register for the conference. You are eligible for a reduced rate.
  • All speakers, co-speakers, and panelists are required to fill out the speaker confirmation form by March 5.
  • All speakers must submit their final PowerPoint to Devon Case (dcase@neiwpcc.org) no later than EOD April 5.

For Poster Presenters:

  • All poster presenters are required to register for the conference. You are eligible for a reduced rate.
  • You are required to print out and mount your own poster. Easels and spare poster board will be provided. The standard poster size is 24″ x 36″.
  • You can setup your poster as soon as you arrive, and leave it up for the duration of the conference.
  • Any posters left after the last session on the final day will be recycled.

For any questions, please reach out to Devon Case (dcase@neiwpcc.org).

Thank you to our Sponsors!


Conference Archives

To view select information from past Annual NPS Conferences, including the agenda and presentation slides, visit the Conference Proceedings page.


Contact

To be added to the conference email list and for questions about current and previous conference agendas, speakers, topics, and content, please contact Devon Case.


COVID-19 Policy

NEIWPCC is committed to providing an event environment that keeps all participants as safe as possible and promotes the well-being of our community. It is recommended that all individuals who participate in NEIWPCC events be fully vaccinated, however, this is no longer a requirement to attend.

We encourage attendees to take CDC recommendations and their individual circumstances into account when making a decision about preventative actions. By voluntarily choosing to attend NEIWPCC events, participants assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.

Attendees should NOT participate in NEIWPCC events if they display any symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within ten (10) days of the event must test negative prior to attending.