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Grants Support Wastewater Training and Technical Assistance at Rural Utilities
Last month, NEIWPCC launched two new self-paced wastewater training courses to support the professional development of industry personnel. The online, on-demand courses offer accessible training to a wide audience, including rural, small and tribal publicly owned treatment plants that may not have the ability to attend in-person training. The courses are being offered free of…
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When Wells Run Dry: Facing New Hampshire’s Drought
Imagine turning on your faucet and nothing coming out: No water for drinking, cooking, bathing or running household appliances. This is what hundreds of New Hampshire residents experienced in the fall of 2025. The culprit: their private wells went dry due to low groundwater levels. A long-term drought precipitated the decline in groundwater, wreaking havoc…
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Tapping Into “The Value of Water Campaign”
A water main breaks in the U.S. every two minutes; one in three water sector employees will be eligible to retire by 2033; and each year 1.7 trillion gallons of drinking water is lost to faulty, aging, or leaky pipes. These are some of the key statistics that “The Value of Water Campaign” champions, aiming…
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NEIWPCC Comments on Proposed WOTUS, Water Quality Rules
On behalf of its member states, NEIWPCC recently submitted comments to the Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division, Office of Water (4504-T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), concerning a proposed rule by the EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS)…
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Funding Available for Nutrient Bioextraction Economic Feasibility Study
NEIWPCC, in support of the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative with collaboration from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), and with funding from the Long Island Sound Partnership, is inviting proposals to conduct a project entitled “Phase 2 of Economic Feasibility Market Study for Nutrient Bioextraction Industry in the Long Island Sound.” This Phase 2 study will expand…
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Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference Marks 50 Years of Regional Collaboration
More than 180 aquatic scientists and water resource professionals gathered in early February in Westbrook, Connecticut for the 2026 Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference, celebrating the event’s 50th anniversary and five decades of advancing aquatic science and collaboration across the region. The NAB conference continued its long-standing tradition of bringing together participants from state and…
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Training for Tomorrow: Shelly Jenkins Leads Wastewater Certification Process
“Wastewater operators are like modern-day alchemists,” said Information Officer Shelly Jenkins. “They make sewage into clean water. It is magical!” From wastewater certification renewals to septic system operator trainings, Jenkins has been a dedicated figure on NEIWPCC’s wastewater training team for more than 20 years. She has become a passionate advocate for the importance of wastewater treatment over the course of her career. Despite her enthusiasm for the process, Jenkins noted that she,…
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Lake Champlain Film Series Documents History and Culture in Upstate New York
The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, New York seeks to catalog the cultural traditions of the upper Hudson Valley and southern Adirondacks. This historical heritage is then shared with the public through special collections, exhibitions and events. Part of the center’s extensive archives includes a documentary video collection focusing on stories…
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Funding Available for Regional Wetland Mapping Assessment
NEIWPCC, in support of the New England Biological Assessment of Wetlands Work Group (NEBAWWG), is inviting proposals to compile an interstate assessment of wetland mapping and monitoring and assessment capabilities. This project aims to provide NEBAWWG members with a clear, comparable baseline of current datasets, methods, and program needs to guide regional priorities and mapping…
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New Technical Report on Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Published
NEIWPCC recently published a newly revised 2026 edition of the “Technical Report 16 (TR-16): Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works.” The publication is used for planning and designing wastewater treatment facilities. This edition replaces the 2016 version, providing essential updates for engineers, planners, and municipalities navigating a changing environmental landscape. The TR-16 is…