NEIWPCC

NEIWPCC Executive Committee and Commissioners Meeting
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00, 2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00, 2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00, 2025-01-09 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00, 2024-09-12 08:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00, 2024-05-02 08:00 - 2024-05-03 17:00 (America/New_York)
Meeting three times per year, the 35 governor-appointed commissioners oversee NEIWPCC. The meetings are an opportunity for the commissioners to discuss NEIWPCC priorities, projects and state issues. Contact Samantha Thompson for further information.

Annual Nonpoint Source Conference
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00
The 36th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference will be held April 7-9, 2026 in Plymouth, MA. Learn more on the event webpage: https://neiwpcc.org/events/annual-nps-conference/

Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference
2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-02-06 17:00
The 2026 Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference will be held on February 4-6 at the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut.

Lake Champlain Research Conference
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-27 17:00
The Lake Champlain Research Conference will be held at the UVM Davis Center in Burlington, Vermont from January 26–27, 2026.
The conference will bring together lake and watershed stakeholders, including researchers, management practitioners, and the public, to learn about the state of research on Lake Champlain and how it translates to on-the-ground management and outreach.
This conference is hosted by Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Water Resources Institute and Lake Champlain Research Institute.

Streamlining Watershed Management: Colorado's Watershed Rapid Assessment Program [Webinar]
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:30
The next webinar in the National 303(d) Restoring Our Impaired Waters Webinar Series will discuss Colorado’s watershed rapid assessment program. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment partnered with Colorado State University to develop a watershed analysis tool to streamline the process of gathering, organizing, and analyzing data. The tool is capable of quickly generating tables, maps, and graphs on a variety of watershed characteristics, and ultimately produces an EPA approved nine element watershed based plan template. The presenters will display this tool and share insights into the development process and the challenges faced along the way.

National Nonpoint Source Training Workshop
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00
The National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Training Workshop will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 27 – 29, 2025.
The event fosters coordination among NPS program practitioners and partners involved with activities under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The workshop provided technical training on NPS project implementation and best management practices, emerging tools, and strategies for NPS community engagement. Workshop participants include state, federal, Tribal, Nation and territorial NPS coordinators and invited watershed and non-profit organizations.

A Day in the Life of the Hudson River and Harbor
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Each fall, schools all along the Hudson River collaborate to create a “day-in-the-life” picture of the river. The annual event is designed to bring school groups and education partners to the Hudson where they can learn directly from the river. Using seine nets, minnow pots, water-testing gear and simple tools, thousands of students catch and release many of the Hudson’s 200-plus species of fish, track the river’s tides and currents, check the salinity, examine water chemistry and quality, and even take a look at the muddy river bottom. The event is hosted each fall, coordinated by The Hudson River Estuary Program of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and operated in partnership with the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Site-Specific Water Quality Criteria and TMDL Implementation in Wisconsin [Webinar]
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:30
The next webinar in the National 303(d) Restoring Our Impaired Waters Webinar Series will explore the state of Wisconsin’s experience with the development and adoption of site-specific water quality criteria to support TMDL analysis and implementation. Presenter Kevin Kirsch will explain technical, regulatory, and policy considerations surrounding site-specific water quality criteria to address local conditions offering insights into effective collaboration with the U.S. EPA and strategies for overcoming scientific uncertainty. The webinar will also highlight related TMDL activities, strategies, and implementation recommendations.
Kirsch is a water resource engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 23, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Register for this free event.

National Tanks Conference
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 17:00
The National Tanks Conference (NTC) will be held Sept. 23-25, 2025 in Spokane, WA.
NEIWPCC has proudly co-sponsored the National Tanks Conference (NTC) in partnership with U.S. EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) and the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) since 2005.

14th Annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count
2025-08-02 10:00 - 20:00
The count takes place at several sites along the banks and piers of the Hudson from Brooklyn Bridge Park to Peebles Island in Cohoes. Check the Great Hudson River Fish Count webpage for more information. The event is sponsored by DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Management Program.

Lake Loading Response Model Training Webinar
2025-04-16 01:00 - 16:00
The next webinar in the National 303(d) Restoring Our Impaired Waters Webinar Series will provide training on the use of the Lake Loading Response Model (LLRM). The event is scheduled for April 16, 2025, 1-4 p.m. EST via Zoom. Register for this free event.

Annual Nonpoint Source Conference
2025-04-09 08:00 - 2025-04-10 17:00
The 35th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference will be held April 9-10, 2025 in Freeport, Maine.
The Annual NPS Conference is the premier forum in the Northeast for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. Conference participants include federal, tribal, state, and municipal government staff, private sector professionals, nonprofit and watershed organization staff, as well as college and university students and professors.

North Country Convention
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Northern Maine Community College, 33 Edgemont Dr., Presque Isle, Maine, 04769, United States
The North Country Convention (NCC) will be held April 2-3, 2025 at Northern Maine Community College.
The NCC is a two-day educational event and trade show designed for wastewater and drinking water operators. It is held biennially in Presque Isle, Maine, and is organized by NEIWPCC-JETCC. The convention features a variety of technical sessions, exhibitor interaction, luncheon speakers, and opportunities to network with others. Water and wastewater operators receive up to six training contact hours (TCHs) for each day attended. Participation in the entire conference offers 12 hours of TCHs.

Designing and Implementing Trash TMDLs in Maryland (Webinar)
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
The next webinar in the National 303(d) Restoring Our Impaired Waters Webinar Series will focus on the state of Maryland’s experience with establishing some of the country’s first total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for trash pollution. The event is scheduled for February 25, 1-2 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Presenter Anna Kasko will describe the approach to initiating TMDLs for trash in the Anacostia and Baltimore Harbor areas and discuss the implementation journey. The webinar will cover setting a quantitative goal and methodology, public involvement and surveys, and share lessons learned.
Kasko is the senior regulatory and compliance engineer for the state of Maryland’s Department of the Environment in the Watershed Protection, Restoration, and Planning Program.
Register for this free webinar. A recording will be available online for those who cannot join the live session.

Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference
2025-02-05 08:00 - 2025-02-07 17:00 | Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, 104 Grand Summit Dr., Bartlett, New Hampshire, 03812
The Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference, coordinated by NEIWPCC in partnership with member states and EPA, preserves the spirit and tradition of providing a forum for the professional sharing of knowledge and collaboration that the aquatic and environmental biologist community in the Northeast represents.
NAB is open to all registrants. Attendees include representatives in New England and New York State, including participants from state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments; the private sector; academia; and watershed organizations.

NEIWPCC Executive Committee Meeting
2024-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
NEIWPCC’s Executive Committee – a subset of our commissioners – consists of the leaders of our member states’ environmental agencies or their representatives and has four regular meetings annually. Contact Samantha Thompson for further information.

Joint Meeting of MAWWG and NEBAWWG
2024-11-12 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) and NEIWPCC have teamed up in cooperation with EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3 to host this year’s meeting. The 2024 Joint Meeting of MAWWG and NEBAWWG will be an opportunity to foster continued collaboration across EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3.
The meeting will be held on November 12-14, 2024 at the Hotel Northampton in Northampton, MA.
Please register by October 11, 2024.

12th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae
2024-10-27 08:00 - 2024-11-01 17:00
The 12th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae will be held on October 27-November 1, 2024 in Portland, Maine. This event aims to address the national environmental challenges of harmful algal blooms (HABs) across both freshwater and marine systems. The symposium provides an opportunity to learn about the latest HAB research and explore innovative solutions aimed at preventing and reducing HABs in the United States.

Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor
2024-10-10 08:00 - 17:00
Each fall, schools all along the Hudson River collaborate to create a “day-in-the-life” picture of the river. The annual event is designed to bring school groups and education partners to the Hudson where they can learn directly from the river. Using seine nets, minnow pots, water-testing gear and simple tools, thousands of students catch and release many of the Hudson’s 200-plus species of fish, track the river’s tides and currents, check the salinity, examine water chemistry and quality, and even take a look at the muddy river bottom. The event is hosted each fall, coordinated by The Hudson River Estuary Program of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and operated in partnership with the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
The event takes place across 100 sites from New York Harbor to the Upper Hudson River, N.Y.

Science on the Hudson River
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00
Check out the latest in river science, restoration, and fun with the staff and friends of the Hudson River Research Reserve. Pull a seine net, check out live birds of prey, explore river conditions with our scientists, and enjoy an Arm of the Sea performance! The event is completely free and suited for all ages. Rain or shine, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. https://hrnerr.org/science-on-the-river/

Great Hudson River Fish Count
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:30
The Great Hudson River Fish Count is an annual event, sponsored by the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Each summer, organizations all along the Hudson River and New York Harbor participate at riverfront sites to collect, count, and catalog fish species.

Incorporating Climate Change Analysis Into Stream Temperature TMDLs: South Fork Nooksack River Pilot Project (Webinar)
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
The next webinar in the National 303(d) Restoring Our Impaired Waters Webinar Series will focus on the role of climate change in temperature total maximum daily loads (TMDLs). The free event is scheduled for July 11, 1-2 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Hear from James Kardouni, water quality lead with the state of Washington’s Department of Ecology on the impacts of incorporating climate change into stream temperature TMDLs, and how this can support broader watershed management strategies.

Annual Nonpoint Source Conference
2024-04-10 08:00 - 2024-04-11 17:00 | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, 06475, United States
The 34th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference will be held April 10-11, 2024 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Join NEIWPCC for two days of engaging discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities around the world of nonpoint source pollution management and information.
View the conference webpage for additional details.

Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference
2024-02-14 08:00 - 2024-02-16 17:00 | Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, Vermont, 05045
The annual Northeast Aquatic Biologist (NAB) Conference provides a forum for the professional sharing of knowledge and collaboration among the aquatic and environmental biologist community in the Northeast.
The event is open to all registrants. Attendees include representatives in New England and New York State, including participants from state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments; the private sector; academia; and watershed organizations.
The NAB Conference is coordinated by NEIWPCC in partnership with member states and the EPA.
