Wastewater and Onsite Systems Staff

Jennifer Lichtensteiger
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2518
jlichtensteiger@neiwpcc.org
As an Environmental Analyst, Jennifer’s responsibilities focus on both the Massachusetts and EPA-funded wastewater operator training programs, as well as current municipal wastewater and onsite wastewater system projects. She coordinates and schedules NEIWPCC’s wastewater training schedule including catalog production, course selection, course information distribution, and venue management. In addition, Jennifer coordinates the Youth in the Environment Program based in Lowell and New York City and identifies and addresses region priorities for residuals and NPDES with NEIWPCC’s Workgroups and Commissioners.  Jennifer joined NEIWPCC in July 2018. She holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. full bio

James Plummer
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2520
jplummer@neiwpcc.org
James joined NEIWPCC’s Water Resources Protection Division in December 2017, and transitioned to his current role with Wastewater and Onsite Systems in 2021. Previously serving as lead on the Nonpoint Source workgroup and the Annual NPS Conference, James continues to manage NEIWPCC’s Tracking and Accounting Collaborative (TACo). James coordinates with EPA and state staff to plan national SRF workshops. James also provides administrative oversight for several staff in Maine’s Drinking Water Program and coordinates NEIWPCC’s Stormwater Workgroup. Before joining NEIWPCC full time, James worked for two summers as the coordinator for the Youth and the Environment Program. James holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Tampa. full bio

Drew Youngs
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2512
dyoungs@neiwpcc.org
Drew has worked as an environmental analyst at NEIWPCC since 2016. In this role he manages NEIWPCC’s underground and leaking underground storage tanks (UST/LUST) programs. Working in coordination with the U.S. EPA, his efforts bring together federal, state, and tribal partners from across the country to improve the prevention and cleanup of releases from USTs. Drew also manages NEIWPCC’s work related to aquatic trash and marine debris and monitors policy related to the Clean Water Act, water and wastewater infrastructure, and State Revolving Fund programs. Drew holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Rhode Island.  full bio

South Portland

Leeann Hanson
NEIWPCC Information Officer;
JETCC Coordinator
207-253-8020
lhanson@neiwpcc-jetcc.org
As coordinator of JETCC, based in South Portland, Maine, Leeann develops and coordinates environmental training programs throughout Maine. She networks with state and federal environmental agencies and other water quality-related organizations to ensure that JETCC offers the precise training that is needed and utilizes the best instructional and technical support available. Leeann has been a member of NEIWPCC’s staff since 1992. She holds a B.A. in Advertising, Journalism, and Speech Communications from the University of Maine at Orono. full bio

Spring Connolly
NEIWPCC Administrative Assistant
207-253-8020
sconnolly@neiwpcc-jetcc.org
Spring provides secretarial and administrative support to the JETCC program. Her responsibilities include updating content on the JETCC website and designing many of the program’s publications, including the spring and fall training catalogs. She works closely with Maine DEP to maintain the Maine Wastewater Operator Certification records database and handles inquiries from Maine’s operators. Spring joined NEIWPCC in 2009. She’s a graduate of Kearns High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Independent Environmental Monitors

Linda Allen
NEIWPCC New York City CSO Project Director;
NYC CSO Monitoring Program
518-402-8234
linda.allen@dec.ny.gov
A NEIWPCC employee since 2009, Linda monitors and reviews New York City’s efforts to comply with requirements of the city’s Amended Combined Sewer Overflow Consent Order. She reviews plans and specifications, engineering reports, studies, and analytical data associated with CSO abatement projects required under the order. Linda also reviews waterbody/watershed facility plans and long-term control plans to assess water quality standards compliance. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of California and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Indiana University and is a licensed professional engineer in civil engineering and mechanical engineering.

Daniel (Don) Flannery
NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer;
NYSDEC
718-482-6963
daniel.flannery@dec.ny.gov
Don, who joined NEIWPCC in November 2017, monitors the progress of and reviews and comments on New York City’s efforts to implement capital projects required by the New York City Amended Consent Order (ACO).  ACO projects include large regional CSO abatement facilities and sewer separation and treatment plant upgrades.  Don reviews plans and specifications for compliance with ten state standards and NYS DEC rules and regulations and conducts field inspections for progress and final acceptance. Don holds a M.S. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University.