Who We Are
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality.
Photo: Lake George, New York.
We work for clean water for all.
For more than 75 years, NEIWPCC has brought together water quality professionals and other stakeholders across New England and New York to collaborate on clean water and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Formerly called the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, in 2020 we adopted the acronym NEIWPCC (pronounced NŪ-Ē-PĬK) as our formal name.
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Recognizing the need for regional coordination on environmental issues, NEIWPCC was established by an Act of Congress in 1947 as an interstate commission. NEIWPCC’s member states include the six New England states and New York state. Our work includes supporting our place-based Program Partners, and coordinating Maine and Massachusetts training programs.
NEIWPCC Program Partners
Hudson River Programs
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Long Island Sound Partnership
Strategic Priorities and Goals
NEIWPCC responds to the greatest environmental challenges facing our water resources at the regional and national level, while planning for the issues and opportunities of tomorrow. Developed by Commissioners and staff, our Strategic Plan guides our efforts into the future.
Organizational structure
Our executive committee and commissioners set the goals and priorities implemented by the Executive Director and the staff. Further coordination of the work comes from the directors of our three programmatic divisions: Water Quality, Wastewater and Onsite Programs, and Water Resource Protection.
NEIWPCC’s headquarters are in Lowell, Mass. A satellite office is based in South Portland, Maine and we also employ staff elsewhere to support programs and projects in our member states.
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NEIWPCC Notice of Non-Discrimination
NEIWPCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or any other protected status or classification in administration of its programs or activities. NEIWPCC does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by federal non-discrimination laws, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.
NEIWPCC’s Non-Discrimination Coordinators are responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by federal non-discrimination laws, including 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.
If you have any questions about this notice or any of NEIWPCC’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact either of NEIWPCC’s Non-Discrimination Coordinators:
Christina Stringer, Deputy Director
650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410
Lowell, MA 01854
978-349-2513
cstringer@neiwpcc.org
Brian Scovel, Staff Attorney
650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410
Lowell, MA 01854
978-349-2506
bscovel@neiwpcc.org
If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NEIWPCC program or activity, you may contact the Staff Attorney identified above or review our Grievance Procedure to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.
If you require accessibility, disability-related accommodation, or interpretive service, please contact one of our Non-Discrimination Coordinators identified above.