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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…
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State Annual Reports Spotlight Clean Water Achievements
NEIWPCC has published its annual “state summaries,” which break down yearly work and accomplishments specific to each of the seven member states. Covering fiscal year 2024-2025, the two-page reports highlight local projects, such as New Hampshire’s new Emerging Water Professionals Internship Program and Massachusetts’s septic system certification and training program. They also detail collaborative activities and events that addressed clean water challenges across state lines, including regional and…
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New Documentary Film Features Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley
Just in time for awards season, “The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley” is now streaming on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) YouTube channel. This 30-minute documentary film explores the remarkable variety of plant and animal life in the Hudson River watershed, from high elevation forests to the globally rare tidal…
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Massachusetts Wastewater Management Training Program Now Accepting Applications
Wastewater operators, managers and supervisors in Massachusetts are eligible to apply for NEIWPCC’s Wastewater Management Training Program. This year-long program provides wastewater operators with the essential skills needed for leadership positions. Candidates can be nominated by their supervisors or self-nominated. Participants must commit to attending the monthly classes, typically held at the Richard Alden Training…
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Mutual Aid: Preparing Wastewater Treatment Plants for Emergency Response
By Sarita Croce, David Aucoin, Gary Marino and Thomas Guthlein In July of 2023, a flood event in Vermont impacted the operational capabilities of 28 wastewater facilities and rendered one treatment plant irreparably damaged. Flood events like these often reveal vulnerabilities within water and wastewater infrastructure. While emergency response plans exist, many facilities are ill-equipped…
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New Project Maps Oyster Density and Sediment Type in the Hudson River
This past summer, NEIWPCC and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hired a contractor to collect data on the density and habitat of American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) in the lower Hudson River. This Oyster Density and Sediment Characterization project sampled the oyster population between Piermont and Yonkers, New York, complementing prior studies…
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Registration Opens for the Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference
The annual Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference will take place in Westbrook, Connecticut, February 4-6, 2026. The event provides a forum for sharing knowledge, collaboration, and networking among the aquatic and environmental biologist community in the Northeast. The agenda includes sessions from more than 50 speakers and 30 posters surrounding topics such as invasive plants,…
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Volunteers Help Clear Invasive Plant from Waterbodies
This past spring and summer, community volunteers helped remove water chestnut, an aquatic invasive plant, from waterbodies in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. Working by boat across 16 events, a total of 256 community members hand-pulled an estimated 23 cubic yards, totaling approximately 6,505 pounds of plant material. These efforts are part of a water…