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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…
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Clean Water Pod Season Ends with Perspectives on the Next 50 Years of the Clean Water Act
In the final episode of season one, host Jeff Berckes speaks with Benita Best-Wong, deputy assistant administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They begin by discussing Best-Wong’s career path and the successes of the Clean Water Act. “The aspiration that our nation’s water would be fishable and swimmable…
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Tale of the Terrifying Tank
By Mark Junker This story could be a Russian epic: “All happy tanks are alike, but every unhappy tank is different in its own way.” It could be an adventure: “Have fun storming the tank pit!” This tale is rooted in science and philosophy, as the needs of the many outweighed the needs of the…
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Long Island ‘Garden Rewards’ Grant Program Launches
Up to $500 Available to Install Rain Barrells, Rain Gardens and Native Plant Gardens Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in our waterways, will soon be eligible for grants to help cover the cost and maintenance of runoff mitigation…
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Latest Issue of L.U.S.T.Line Focuses on Underground Storage Tanks Challenges
LUSTLine (#92), the national publication for the underground storage tanks (USTs) industry, is now available on the NEIWPCC website. The cover article “Tale of the Terrifying Tank,” by contributor Mark Junker narrates the impact of a leaking underground storage tank (LUST) on a small tribal nation on the Kansas-Nebraska border. The article describes how the…
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Environmental Groups Recruiting Volunteers to Harvest Invasive Aquatic Plant from Local Ponds
Several environmental organizations are banding together in calling for volunteers to help remove invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans) from local ponds in the Blackstone and Ten Mile River watersheds, located in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The events will be held throughout the month of June and are open to all members of the community.…
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Annual Report Now Available in Print and Online
NEIWPCC’s annual report for fiscal year 2022 is now available. The report covers work that spanned from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, highlighting continued coordination with the seven member states on issues related to NEIWPCC’s water program priorities: Contaminants of emerging concern/PFAS. Watershed planning and waterbody protection. Infrastructure and state revolving fund. Clean…