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Interstate Waters Explores Tile Drains and Environmental Art
The Fall 2023 issue of Interstate Waters features Matthew C. H. Vaughan, chief scientist at the Lake Champlain Basin Program, examining the challenges presented by the use of agricultural “tile drains.” These hidden pipes run under the surface of farm fields to move water away from the crop root zone. However, their use creates challenges…
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Economic Study in the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Reveals Improved Water Quality Creates Significant Economic Value
The New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) and NEIWPCC released the first-ever attempt to calculate the economic value of clean water in the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. The report, which was completed by management consulting company ICF and NEIWPCC, and funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), suggests that even relatively…
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Upcoming Underground Storage Tank Training Webinar
State-Run Underground Storage Tank (UST) Service Provider Certification Programs: Implementation and Challenges The next underground storage tank training webinar will explore state-run certification programs for UST service providers. The event is scheduled for September 26, 1 p.m. EDT via Zoom. The webinar will provide an overview of service provider certification programs from four states: New…
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Reviewer for Clean Water Accounting Methods
The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), in coordination with NEIWPCC, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking an external reviewer to inspect the clean water accounting methods used by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The reviewer will examine and compare methods used by both organizations…
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National State Revolving Fund Workshop Explores Water Quality Initiatives and Strategies
NEIWPCC, in collaboration with the U.S. EPA, states, and other partners, hosted the 2023 National State Revolving Fund (SRF) Workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina in July. The workshop provided attendees with opportunities to learn about SRF program implementation through panel discussions and case studies from across the country. Session topics included watershed partnerships, green infrastructure,…
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Source Water Protection Toolkit Now Available Online
NEIWPCC has issued an updated source water protection toolkit, which is now available for use by municipal and regulatory officials throughout the seven member states. The document provides information and resources to stakeholders on how they can better protect drinking water sources in their communities. An accompanying outreach guide is also available on our website.…
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New Report Assesses Mercury Contamination in Fish Tissue Taken From Connecticut Lakes
A recent analysis of tissue samples by the University of Connecticut (UConn) detected largemouth bass with high mercury concentrations in several waterbodies. Human consumption of contaminated fish tissue can result in cardiovascular and nervous system damage, and in the case of prenatal health, may lead to developmental and cognitive issues for fetuses. Mercury can also…
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Funding Available for Development of Nonpoint Source Tracking Tool in the Long Island Sound
NEIWPCC, in cooperation with Long Island Sound Study and its partners including the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is inviting proposals for the continued development of the Long Island Sound best management practice (BMP) tracking tool. The project will advance the tracking and reporting of a nonpoint source and stormwater BMP tracking tool…
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Creating a New County Water Purification District
A Historical Perspective By Richard Lyons The Albany, New York County Water Purification District, (formerly Sewer District), was formed by the Albany County Legislature through resolution 45 of 1968, which defined all participating communities, boundaries and governance structure. The District serves the cities of Albany, Cohoes and Watervliet, the villages of Green Island, Menands and…
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Victoria O’Neill: Monitoring the Marshlands of Long Island
By Cheyenne Ellis NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst Victoria O’Neill has dedicated her career to researching and protecting the diverse habitats of Long Island. For the past 10 years, she has worked on countless projects in the field, as well as community outreach efforts which, as a native of the island herself, have given her the chance…