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Diving into States’ Impaired Waters List
Episode 4 of the Clean Water Pod Jokingly called the “naughty list” by some water professionals, the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)’s list of impaired waters helps to define the…
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Animated Website Aims at Reducing Phosphorus Pollution in Lake Champlain
The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) recently launched a website dedicated to simplifying the lake’s phosphorus reduction plan. The site — Clean Water Commitment — takes a unique approach to…
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Harmful Algal Blooms Conference Focuses on Nationwide Solutions
This past October, students, scientists, and industry professionals traveled to Albany, New York to kick off the 11th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae. The six-day conference operated under the theme…
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Exploring the Building Blocks of Water Quality Standards: Episode Two of The Clean Water Pod
The second episode of NEIWPCC’s new podcast, “The Clean Water Pod,” is now available, focusing on water quality standards. Host Jeff Berckes speaks with Jennifer Wigal, water quality administrator for…
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EPA Honors NEIWPCC Commissioners with Regional Environmental Awards
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England has recognized those who have made outstanding contributions to protect the region’s environment. The 2022 Environmental Merit…
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NEIWPCC Launches Clean Water Podcast
Launching on the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, The Clean Water Pod explores the challenges and successes of restoring and protecting water quality. Host Jeff Berckes will speak…
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National Tanks Conference Draws 600 Attendees
There were many new faces at the National Tanks Conference in Pittsburgh this September. Like many other industries, the field of underground storage tank regulation and leak prevention has seen…
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New Report Informs Next Steps on Regional Sludge Management
Survey results show reuse and disposal methods currently used in the Northeast. Sludge management infrastructure in the Northeast is experiencing significant challenges, such as aging incinerators, reduced landfill capacity, and…
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Clean Water Timeline Documents NEIWPCC and Industry Milestones
Meander through time with a new digital timeline to honor NEIWPCC’s 75th anniversary and 50 years of the federal Clean Water Act. Beginning in 1899 with the Rivers and Harbors…