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Summaries Highlight NEIWPCC's Annual Work for Each Member State | NEIWPCC has published its annual "State Summaries," outlining the organization's work and impact in each of its seven members states throughout the fiscal year 2023-2024. These two-page reports... | | | | |
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$75,000 Awarded to Map Oyster Population in the Lower Hudson River Estuary | Mapping will fill a gap in oyster distribution data between the Piermont Pier south to Yonkers The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the award of $75,000... | | | | |
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New York Offers Free Technical Assistance to Protect Drinking Water Sources | The New York State Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) is a locally led, state-supported program that empowers municipalities to take action to improve and protect their public water sources and surrounding... | | | |
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Interstate Collaboration to Reduce Phosphorus Pollution in Lake Champlain
This episode addresses phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain, which is located between New York, Vermont, and Canada. Host Jeff Berckes interviews a trio of guests discussing the unique interstate collaboration required to implement the lake’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), as well as the role of community engagement and local partnerships.
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The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects in the basin that sell or grow native trees and shrubs for habitat conservation projects.
The Long Island Sound Study will host a series of public meetings later this winter to discuss and finalize the Stewardship Strategy which supports the 33 designated stewardship areas.
The EPA released a draft risk assessment, or scientific evaluation of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge.
The EPA released the 2024 Investing in America Report, detailing progress under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
UConn CLEAR, in partnership with the Long Island Sound Study, created a new population and demographic StoryMap to explore the Sound watershed.
WBUR ran a two-part series on challenges facing the New England fishing industry; the first story on climate change impacts, and the second on eelgrass.
Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on January 29. He brings 22 years of service in the military and spent eight years in Congress representing New York’s 1st Congressional District.
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Daphne Short, environmental analyst, and Ashley Harrington, information officer, both from NEIWPCC's Wastewater and Onsite Programs Division, represented the organization during the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Annual Conference in Boston. | |
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Susan Sullivan, executive director, and Christina Stringer, director of Wastewater and Onsite Programs, shared their expertise during a NEBRA lunch and learn event about the impact of PFAS on biosolids management in the Northeast.
Ryan Buckley, James Plummer and Daphne Short, environmental analysts, moderated sessions at the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Annual Conference. Jen Lichtensteiger, environmental engineer, presented about the BioHub and served on a panel about biosolids management. Sarita Croce, director of Water Resource Protection Programs, presented about water and wastewater plant WARN and EMAC assistance for extreme weather events at the conference.
NEIWPCC commissioner Brian Kavanah, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, presented at the NEWEA Annual Conference. Commissioner Adam Yanulis, Tighe & Bond, moderated a session about communication strategies. Additionally, several NEIWPCC commissioners were honored at the NEWEA awards ceremony: Janine Burke-Wells, North East Biosolids & Residuals Association, received the Biosolids Management Award; Stacy Thompson, Saco (Maine) Water Resource Recovery Department, earned the WEF Operator Scholarship; Fred McNeill, city of Manchester, N.H. (retired) received the William D. Hatfield Award; and the Greater Augusta Utility District, of which Brian Tarbuck serves as general manager, received the Paul Keough Award.
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Employment opportunities and internships are posted as they become available. We are currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions:
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Water Quality and Communications Intern (Internship in Lowell, Mass.)
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Environmental Analyst – Stream Monitoring and Assessment (Full-time in Albany, N.Y.)
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Environmental Analyst – Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (Full-time in Stony Brook, N.Y.)
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Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Launch Stewards (Summer seasonal positions at select boat launches around Lake Champlain, N.Y. and Vt.)
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Feb. 4-6, Maine Water Utilities Annual Tradeshow and Conference, Augusta, Maine
Feb. 5-7, Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference, Bartlett, N.H. (hosted by NEIWPCC)
Feb. 11-14, AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference, Dallas, Texas
March 12-13, ACWA Mid-Year Meeting, Alexandria, Va.
March 16-19, Annual WateReuse Symposium, Tampa, Fla.
April 2-3, NEWWA Spring Conference, Worcester, Mass.
April 2-3, North Country Convention, Presque Isle, Maine (hosted by NEIWPCC)
April 6-12, Water Week, Washington, DC
April 9-10, Annual Nonpoint Source Conference, Freeport, Maine (hosted by NEIWPCC)
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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