New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

10/15/2026

Water isn't just a utility—it is the lifeblood of our communities, and safeguarding it requires a collective commitment.

For , we are shining a light on the people who power water every single day. From the engineers designing resilient infrastructure and water operators on the ground to the advocates and community members demanding change, it takes all of us to ensure a sustainable future.

Today, let’s recognize and celebrate the water professionals who protect our water resources.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kcIz50ZVrbI

US Water Alliance The Value of Water

10/14/2026

Ever wondered what the Hudson River looks like right now? Thanks to a new we**am at the Norrie Point Environmental Center, you can check in anytime—day or night! Plus, this isn’t just for fun—the camera provides data for coastal management and river navigation as part of the We**am Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) network. Learn more at the link.

The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR), a NEIWPCC program partner, joined the We**am Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) network by installing a we**am at the Norrie Point Environmental Center...

10/13/2026

NEIWPCC is now inviting abstracts for the 37th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference, taking place April 6-8, 2027 in Newport, Rhode Island. We welcome submissions on topics such as watershed restoration and planning, stormwater management and green infrastructure, dam removal and river restoration, and aquatic invasive plant management. Learn more:

NEIWPCC is now inviting abstracts for the 37th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference, to be held April 6-8, 2027 in Newport, Rhode Island. NEIWPCC is coordinating the conference in partnership with...

10/08/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new, FREE online training: Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) Programs. This 8-TCH course covers capacity assessment and assurance, utility management, operations, and proactive maintenance strategies. Enhance your knowledge—register today! https://ow.ly/hxml50ZUBHw

10/07/2026

NEIWPCC, in support of the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative, is now inviting proposals to complete a project investigating the potential of large-scale bioextraction in the Long Island Sound. There is up to $300,000 available for this project and one contractor will be selected. Proposals are due by November 13: https://ow.ly/AFET50ZUAVQ

This work is in collaboration from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and with funding from the Long Island Sound Partnership.

NEIWPCC, with collaboration from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and funding from the Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership), has announced a Request for Proposals to...

10/06/2026

During NEIWPCC’s September Executive Committee and Commissioners meeting, representatives from our member states confirmed the proposed slate of officers for the new fiscal year, starting October 1. Learn more:

At the September meeting of NEIWPCC’s Executive Committee and Commissioners, the assembled representatives of the member states voted to confirm the proposed slate of officers for the new fiscal year,...

10/05/2026

In the wake of last week's Nor'easter, many communities are looking for new strategies to protect coastal areas during heavy storm events. Living shorelines present any opportunity to do just that, while also providing co-benefits that can strengthen wetland ecosystems. These designs work with the land, rather than against it, by strengthening coastal ecosystems using natural elements like plants, sand, rock, and oyster shells.

“Living shorelines are the intersection of ecosystem function, sustainable engineering, and natural aesthetic,” said NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst Alex DuMont.

Learn more about how these projects can take the place of hard infrastructure like seawalls:

In late October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Northeast, battering neighborhoods across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York with storm surge, flood waters, and heavy winds. In its...

10/02/2026

Please tell us we aren’t the only ones with fall fever… What’s your favorite leaf-peeping spot?

09/30/2026

The Long Island Regional Planning Council, in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop and implement a Community-Based Social Marketing Campaign (CBSMC) focused on reducing residential fertilizer use on Long Island. This effort aims to reduce nitrogen pollution that threatens Long Island's water quality. Proposals are due on October 30: https://lirpc.org/request-for-proposals/