The Fall 2025 issue of “Interstate Waters,” NEIWPCC’s biannual magazine, is now available both online and in print.
The cover story celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (JETCC), which provides high quality, affordable instruction for wastewater operators throughout the state. The article reviews the founding of the program, development of the curriculum, and continued growth and expansion to serve the farthest reaches of the state.
Another piece focuses on NEIWPCC’s new 2026-2030 strategic plan, which outlines priorities for advancing clean water in the Northeast. The plan was shaped by the insights of a steering committee comprised of NEIWPCC commissioners and staff from across the member states.
The Northeast has been experiencing extreme weather events over the last few years, several of which led to disastrous flooding in Vermont. The resulting damage revealed vulnerabilities and the unpreparedness of many wastewater plants to handle these storms. In response, NEIWPCC is investigating how to begin the process of integrating infrastructure resilience into emergency planning. In this third feature article, the authors explore efforts to set up a system of “mutual aid” among the Northeast states, in which utilities can build connections, request and receive assistance quickly and efficiently, and improve their overall collective ability to respond to disasters.
NEIWPCC welcomes and appreciates questions, comments, and story ideas. To receive a printed copy of Interstate Waters, or to send feedback, email the Communications Division at communications@neiwpcc.org.