Bringing you the latest news, events, and updates from NEIWPCC and our partners. | |
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In This Issue
Call for Abstracts Opens for Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference | Upcoming Underground Storage Tank Training Webinar | Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Reviewer for Clean Water Accounting Methods | New Staff Spotlight Videos | Registration Opens for National NPS Training Workshop | In Brief | Accolades | Employment Opportunities | Events
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Call for Abstracts Now Open: Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference | NEIWPCC is now inviting abstracts for the Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference, to be held February 14-16, 2024, in Fairlee, Vermont. Abstract submissions are due on October 15, 2023. | | | | |
Upcoming Underground Storage Tank Training Webinar | The next underground storage tank training webinar will explore state-run certification programs for Underground Storage Tank (UST) service providers. The free event is scheduled for September 26, 1 p.m. EDT via Zoom. | | | | |
Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Reviewer for Clean Water Accounting Methods | The Lake Champlain Basin Program, in coordination with NEIWPCC, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking an external reviewer to inspect the clean water accounting methods used by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. | | |
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NEIWPCC Launches Staff Spotlight Video Series
The new video series highlights and celebrates NEIWPCC staff members across the Northeast working to advance clean water. The first spotlight features Sarah Fernald, environmental analyst and Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve research coordinator with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Fernald explains the role of the research reserve as a living laboratory for estuary research, particularly for students, and speaks about a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) project.
Next up in the series is Matthew Vaughan, NEIWPCC environmental analyst and chief scientist of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. He shares the latest research surrounding agricultural tile drains in the Lake Champlain basin and tips for those looking to get into the environmental science field.
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Registration Opens for National Nonpoint Source Training Workshop | The 2023 National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Training Workshop will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 6-9. Workshop participants will include state, federal, tribal/nation, and territorial NPS coordinators and invited watershed and non-profit organizations. | | | |
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In Brief
The Lake Champlain Basin Program anticipates awarding more than $4 million to local organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for projects that improve water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain watershed.
EPA’s Southeast New England Program (SNEP) announced the availability of $1.25 million in funding to support a new resilience grant program for disadvantaged communities. The SNEP Opportunity to Advance Resilience (SNEP-SOAR) is a new program by EPA Region 1 designed to improve climate resiliency throughout high priority disadvantaged communities in Southeast New England.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation announced $3 million in grants available for aquatic and terrestrial invasive species projects across the state. Applications are due on Nov. 1.
The Lake Champlain Basin Program released a request for proposals for Emergency Flood Relief Grants of up to $7,500 to support organizations in the basin that were affected by the July 2023 flood events.
The recent Vermont flooding shines a light on the rising flood risks to wastewater treatment plants across the US.
The removal of two dams on the lower Saranac River in New York marks a milestone for Atlantic salmon restoration in the Lake Champlain basin.
The Long Island Sound Study and partners are hosting two “Steps to Resilience” webinars in September. The events will cover how to get started with resilience planning, introduce New York and Connecticut-specific climate resilience certification programs, and feature guest speakers.
WBUR reports on how coastal New Hampshire communities are trying to protect their drinking water from sea-level induced groundwater rise.
The EPA announced the availability of nearly $50 million in regular funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
The Long Island Sound Study released their 2023 National Estuary Program Work Plan which covers activities planned with 2023 federal funds for Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024.
The Lake Champlain Basin Program seeks pre-proposals for projects and programs to protect, restore, interpret, and showcase the historical resources and cultural heritage of the Champlain Valley and the Lake Champlain Basin.
A new post on the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s Science Blog details a new interactive mapping tool to inform natural resource managers in the New York portion of the basin.
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Accolades
Mae Kate Campbell, environmental analyst, was interviewed in regards to the flooding in Lake Champlain on WCAX 3 News.
Eric Howe, program director for the Lake Champlain Basin Program, was quoted in the VTDigger.org article, Officials warn of pollution as floodwaters reach Lake Champlain.
Matthew Vaughan, environmental analyst and chief scientist at the Lake Champlain Basin Program, was quoted in a Vermont Public article about the water quality impacts of the July flooding, climate change and what can be done to reduce the impact of flooding.
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Job Opportunities
Employment opportunities and internships are posted as they become available. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Environmental Analyst – Drinking Water Specialist (Albany, N.Y.)
- Environmental Analyst – Long Island Sound Regional Coordinator (Stony Brook, N.Y.)
- Information Officer – Communications and Publications Associate (Grand Isle, Vt.)
- Environmental Analyst – Lead Testing in Schools (Providence, R.I.)
- Environmental Engineer/Analyst – Permit Writer (Albany, N.Y.)
- Environmental Engineer – Capital Replacement Program (Kingston, N.Y.)
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Events
Sept. 11-14, 20th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sept. 17-18, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership International Heritage Summit, Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vt.
Sept. 17-20, New England Water Works Association Annual Conference, Burlington, Vt.
Sept. 21-22, Maine Water Environment Association’s Fall Convention, Newry, Maine
Sept. 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Science on the River, Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburgh, N.Y.
Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Webinar: State-Run Underground Storage Tank (UST) Service Provider Certification Programs: Implementation and Challenges (NEIWPCC hosted)
Sept. 30-Oct. 4, WEFTEC Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference, Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Day on the Life of the Hudson and Harbor, New York Harbor to Waterford, N.Y.
Oct. 22-25, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, Hampton, Va.
Oct. 22-26, North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Conference, Erie, Pa.
Oct. 23-25, ASDWA Annual Conference, Greenville, S.C.
Oct. 24-25, Restore America’s Estuaries Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop, Galveston, Texas
Oct. 24-25, NE-NYWEA Risk & Resiliency Conference & Exhibit, Stamford, Conn.
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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