Bringing you the latest news, events, and updates from NEIWPCC and our partners.

In This Issue Funding Available for Bioextraction Study | Climate Resiliency Projects Announced | EPA 2021 Environmental Merit Awards | Fall issue of "Interstate Waters" Available | Dissolved Oxygen Phosphorus Reduction Study | New NEIWPCC Leadership | In Brief | Employment Opportunities | Events

Funding Available for Economic Feasibility of Bioextraction NEIWPCC and partners are inviting proposals for an economic study on nutrient bioextraction within the Long Island Sound. This project will determine the feasibility of commercial bioextraction using seaweed and/or shellfish... Read more neiwpcc.org

Climate Resiliency Projects Announced for Hudson River The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced $349,922 in contract awards for three projects to help communities improve climate resiliency, mitigate local flooding, and restore aquatic habitats... Read more neiwpcc.org

EPA Recognizes NEIWPCC Commissioners and Partners... For more than 50 years, EPA New England has recognized those who have made outstanding contributions to protect the region's environment. The 2021 Environmental Merit Awards included several NEIWPCC partners... Read more neiwpcc.org

"Interstate Waters" Explores Wastewater-Based Epidemiology The fall issue of NEIWPCC's "Interstate Waters" is now available. The lead story focuses on wastewater-based epidemiology, examining how researchers and public health officials are tracing the spread of the spread of COVID-19 through wastewater... Read more neiwpcc.org

Study Informs Connecticut Phosphorus Reduction Strategy The U.S. Geological Service published the results from a multi-year summer monitoring effort using dissolved oxygen (DO) to examine the effects of phosphorus loading in Connecticut streams... Read more neiwpcc.org

New Leadership on NEIWPCC's Commission At NEIWPCC's September Executive Committee and Commission Meeting, commissioners appointed Peter LaFlamme from Vermont as NEIWPCC's new chair, and Jennifer Perry from Connecticut as vice chair... Read more neiwpcc.org

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In Brief The Springfield (MA) Water and Sewer Commission received a $250 million federal infrastructure loan designed to help the agency improve water quality and restore a hydropower facility. EPA awarded nearly $6 million to four institutions for research on potential risks from pollutants found in biosolids from wastewater treatment. Read more. EPA proposed to add a 3.7 mile section of the Lower Neponset River to the Superfund National Priorities List. The town of Easton, MA is suing numerous chemical companies whose products contain PFAS that the town alleges have contaminated its drinking water supplies. Read more. New Hampshire sets out to hold polluters accountable for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) clean-up. Lead testing of school water is now required in Maine. New York is offering $600 million in grants for water infrastructure and resiliency projects. Read more. EPA rescinds previous administration’s guidance on Clean Water Act NPDES permit requirements. Read more. The Lake Champlain Basin Program launches a science blog to summarize key research findings and share additional resources.

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Job Opportunities  Employment opportunities and internships are posted as they become available. We are currently accepting applications for the following position: Environmental Analyst – Permit Writer (Albany, NY) And a warm welcome to our newest employees!   Denise McAllister, Assistant Information Officer – Business Operations (Lowell, MA) Doug Strait, Environmental Engineer – Capital Replacement (Kingston, NY)

Events Oct. 16-20, in-person and virtual, Chicago, IL: WEFTEC Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference Oct. 18-19, virtual: ASDWA Annual Conference Oct. 28, in-person, Burlington, VT: Green Mountain Water Environment Association Fall Tradeshow Jan. 10-12, in-person, University of Vermont Davis Center, VT: Lake Champlain Research Conference Multiple webinars through November: FEMA’s Community Rating System To submit your event for possible inclusion in a future issue, please send an email with a link to your event to: NEIWPCC.

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