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NEIWPCC Comments on Proposed Revision of Defining Federally Protected Waters
On behalf of its member states, NEIWPCC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) regarding their proposed rulemaking to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The WOTUS rule identifies which waters fall under…
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NEIWPCC Convenes Experts to Address Leak Detection Evaluations in Underground Storage Tanks
NEIWPCC recently hosted a 3-day in-person meeting for the National Workgroup of Leak Detection Evaluations (NWGLDE) at the Lowell, Massachusetts headquarters. The workgroup evaluates the testing protocols for leak detection equipment used to prevent petroleum releases in underground storage tanks. During the meeting, participants collaborated on new technologies, website updates, and upcoming projects, including a…
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NEIWPCC Appoints New Deputy Directors
NEIWPCC recently announced the promotion of two of its division directors to serve as co-deputy directors, beginning in October. Richard Friesner, who heads Water Quality Programs, and Christina Stringer, leader of Wastewater and Onsite Programs, will continue to oversee their respective divisions while taking on their newly expanded leadership roles. They will report directly to…
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Hudson River Program Joins Web Camera Observation Network
The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR), a NEIWPCC program partner, joined the Webcam Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) network by installing a webcam at the Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg, New York. This effort is in partnership with the national Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and their regional branch, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association…
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Call for Abstracts for the 2027 Annual Nonpoint Source Conference
NEIWPCC is now inviting abstracts for the 37th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference, to be held April 6-8, 2027 in Newport, Rhode Island. NEIWPCC is coordinating the conference in partnership with its member states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Abstract submissions are due on December 19. Submissions are invited from NPS managers at the state,…
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NEIWPCC’s Governing Body Elects Officers
At the September meeting of NEIWPCC’s Executive Committee and Commissioners, the assembled representatives of the member states voted to confirm the proposed slate of officers for the new fiscal year, beginning October 1. New Hampshire commissioner Rene Pelletier will serve his second year as chairman. Pelletier has worked with the state’s Department of Environmental Services…
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Funding Available for Large-Scale Bioextraction Feasibility Study
NEIWPCC, with collaboration from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and funding from the Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership), has announced a Request for Proposals to assess potential suitable sites for aquaculture in the Long Island Sound and its embayments. One contractor will be awarded up to $300,000 for the project,…
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Living Shorelines Armor the Coast With Plants, Rocks, and Oysters
In late October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Northeast, battering neighborhoods across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York with storm surge, flood waters, and heavy winds. In its wake, the storm left a trail of significant beach erosion and nearly $70 billion in damages to the East Coast, according to the Nature Conservancy.…
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NEIWPCC Comments on Proposed Changes of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
On behalf of its member states, NEIWPCC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed 2027 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. The EPA proposal will require operators to include, as part of a notice of intent, either a copy…
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Maine’s Management Candidate School Now Accepting Applications
Maine’s Management Candidate School is now inviting applications from water and wastewater operators with management potential for its class of 2027. This 11-month training program provides the intensive training, networking, and skill development coursework necessary to prepare the next generation of water and wastewater managers and leaders. Participants must commit to attending monthly classes beginning…