Bringing you the latest news, events, and updates from NEIWPCC and our partners.
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New Edition of LUSTLine Explores Data Standards & More
In this latest issue, contributor Jon Kelly explores the ins and outs associated with a lack of data standards for the underground storage tank (UST) community in our cover article, "Now We're Talking."
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Sharing a Vision for a Healthier Narragansett Bay Region
Residents who live, work, or play in the Narragansett Bay region can help plan for a healthier environment by sharing their input with the "Vision 2032″ survey.
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Taking Out the Trash
In honor of #PlasticFreeJuly, we took a look back at how the Bronx River Alliance tackled plastic pollution by engaging hundreds of citizen scientists, students, and educators.
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Hudson River Research Grants: Call for Proposals
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The Hudson River Foundation has issued a Call for Proposals for innovative approaches to understanding current and emerging issues for the Hudson River estuary and watershed. The Foundation encourages research in areas that are both scientifically important and relevant to current or anticipated public policy and resource management issues affecting the River and its watershed. The proposal deadline is August 27th.
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In Brief
The House approved the PFAS Action Act of 2021 that would require the U.S. EPA to establish national drinking water standards for PFAS.
The U.S. EPA released the Cyanobacteria Assessment Network web tool, CyANWeb, that can help federal, state, tribal, and local partners identify when a harmful algal bloom may be forming where people swim, fish, and boat. The tool uses satellite data to alert users based on specific changes in the color of the water in over 2,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs across the United States.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will receive $200,000 to fund environmental justice initiatives through funds allocated to U.S. EPA under the American Rescue Plan.
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Accolades and Accomplishments
Maryann Dugan, NEIWPCC environmental analyst, was elected to join the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Rivers Council. Congratulations!
Katie DeGoosh-DiMarzio, NEIWPCC environmental analyst at RI DEM, was recently interviewed on Resiliency Radio to speak about invasive species spread prevention on Chapman Pond in Rhode Island, and the new solar boat wash station on the pond.
Kudos to NEIWPCC program partner Long Island Sound Study, whose website won a “Judges Award” for design at the Connecticut Art Directors Club Awards 2021 event.
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In Memoriam
Glenn Haas, a leader in the water industry and a dear friend to many in the NEIWPCC community, passed away in July. Glenn spent 40 years with the MassDEP and 10 years as a consultant with Brown and Caldwell. He was a NEIWPCC commissioner from 2003 to 2010 and served as our chair in 2004 and 2005. He also served as the NEWEA president in 1991, held various leadership positions with NEWEA and WEF, and won several of their awards. Glenn will be greatly missed for his service to the industry.
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Staffing Updates
Warm welcome to our newest employees!
- Jordan Bishop, Environmental Analyst – Water Quality (Lowell, MA)
- Lynn Porta, Environmental Analyst – Water Resource Protection (Lowell, MA)
- Beth MacBlane, Information Officer – Communications Specialist (Lowell, MA)
We are pleased to welcome the following new summer interns to NEIWPCC:
Sludge Study – Lowell
- Elyssa Anneser, Graduate Intern
- Emily Riseberg, Graduate Intern
Long Island Sound Study
- Cheyenne Ellis, LISS Communications Intern
Lake Champlain Basin Program
- Jillian Kara, Economic Valuation Needs Assessment Intern
Opportunities
- Assistant Information Officer – Business Operations (Lowell, MA)
- Accounting Specialist – Capital Replacement Reconciliation (Kingston, NY)
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Events
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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