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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…
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LUSTLine Issue #96 Connects Underground Storage Tank Community Through Success Stories
The most recent issue of LUSTLine (#96) — the publication of record for the underground storage tanks (UST) community — shares resources and success stories with operators and other industry personnel. The new issue is now available as individual articles and in a PDF format on the NEIWPCC website. Issue #96 begins with a piece…
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Registration Opens for the Annual Nonpoint Source Conference
Early bird rates are now available The 36th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference will take place in Plymouth, Massachusetts on April 7-9. The event brings together watershed professionals from state and federal agencies, tribes and nations, academia, private organizations, and students to share information and improve communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. This year…
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The Man Behind the Cartoons: Meet Hank Aho, L.U.S.T.Line’s Cartoonist Extraordinaire
For more than 30 years, LUSTLine has been dotted with cartoons poking fun at the complexities and intricacies of the world of underground storage tanks. From artistic renderings of tank workers grappling with on-the-job struggles to personifications of tanks reacting to the changing industry, LUSTLine cartoonist Hank Aho’s work has brought a recognizable and humorous…
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Hudson River Programs Host Virtual “Women in Science” Speaker Series
The Hudson River Estuary Management Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are hosting a “Women in Science” speaker series. Launching in late January, the annual series provides listeners with the opportunity to meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators. Discussions will cover monitoring and research, field-based learning, science communication…