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Abstracts Now Invited for the 2026 Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference
NEIWPCC is seeking abstracts for the Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference, to be held February 4-6, 2026, in Westbrook, Connecticut. NEIWPCC is coordinating the conference in partnership with our member states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Abstract submissions are due on October 26, 2025. Submissions are invited from state, federal, tribal, and municipal government staff, the public…
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L.U.S.T.Line Issue #95 Examines What is in Store for the Underground Storage Tank Industry
LUSTLine — the publication of record for the underground storage tank (UST) community — shares resources, research, and stories that cover industry topics such as release prevention, technical and regulatory compliance, and site cleanups. The most recent issue is now available as individual articles and in a PDF format on the NEIWPCC website. Issue #95…
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NEIWPCC Welcomes 31 Interns and Seasonal Staff
This summer, 31 interns and seasonal staff joined NEIWPCC’s team to gain first-hand training and career experience in various aspects of environmental work. Based out of four states, these paid positions range from wastewater treatment and invasive species management to business operations and communications. As part of the inaugural year of the Emerging Water Professionals…
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Registration Opens for National Nonpoint Source Training Workshop
The 2025 National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Training Workshop will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 27-29. Workshop participants will include state, federal, tribal, nation, and territorial NPS coordinators and invited watershed and non-profit organizations. Registration is open through October 10 for this invitation-only event. The event aims to enhance understanding and collaboration among…
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PFAS River Monitoring Project Launched in Rhode Island
In June, NEIWPCC, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), launched a new project to assess baseline concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rivers across the state. Establishing these baseline conditions is a key first step toward understanding the scope and scale of PFAS contamination in Rhode Island’s freshwater…
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Letter to Congress Outlines Potential Impacts of Budget Cuts on Clean Water Act Programs
In response to the President’s FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request and the EPA’s FY 2026 Budget in Brief, NEIWPCC recently sent a letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate voicing concern about potential impacts to state and interstate Clean Water Act (CWA) programs. The proposed budgets contain significant…
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Celebration Honors 40 Years of Action to Improve the Long Island Sound
NEIWPCC joined senior officials from the EPA, Connecticut and New York, along with many other partners, on June 20 in Rye, NY, to celebrate 40 years of progress in restoring and protecting the Long Island Sound. The event also marked the announcement of a new plan that sets a 10-year roadmap to revitalize the Sound…
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Clean Water Podcast Explores Successful Maintenance of Water Quality in Colorado Reservoirs
The latest episode of the “Clean Water Pod” podcast features Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. Known for its clear, deep blue waters, the reservoir serves as a drinking water source for Denver. Despite an increase in development and population in the watershed, the reservoir’s water quality has remained consistent since the 1980s. Host Jeff…
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Registration Opens for the National Tanks Conference
Early bird rates are now available. The 28th National Tanks Conference (NTC) will take place in Spokane, Washington on September 23-25. The event brings together underground storage tank professionals, including tank inspectors; cleanup specialists; state, tribal, and territorial employees; federal regulators; and industry representatives to network and learn about emerging issues, policy and equipment. Session…
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Real-Time Data on Coastal Conditions Aids Hudson River Safety
Navigating New York waterways just got a bit easier. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced the establishment of the Hudson River Estuary Physical Oceanographic Real-time System (PORTS®). The system delivers real-time oceanographic and meteorological observations that can improve maritime safety and inform coastal resource…