New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

06/10/2026

NEIWPCC is seeking an Environmental Analyst to assist local and tribal educational agencies with voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. This role will manage the objectives of the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program, produce and implement policies, and develop contracts and a sampling protocol. Learn more: https://ow.ly/NTLT50Z9XYa

06/09/2026

The water industry is facing workforce shortages, as significant portions of the profession approach retirement. As we work to hire the next generation of leaders, federal support of and partnerships with recruitment and training programs, including those for Veterans, women, and other key constituencies, is critical.

06/09/2026

What conserves water, reduces stormwater runoff, and saves you money? A rain barrel, of course! These handy barrels collect rainwater from a roof via a downspout and store it for later use—such as watering your garden or washing your car. With just ¼ inch of rainfall, a 50-60 gallon barrel fills right up! If you live in Suffolk or Nassau County, NY, check out the Long Island Garden Rewards Program—eligible homeowners can get reimbursed for installing a rain barrel. Learn more: https://ow.ly/abMN50Z5Eq6

Do you have a rain barrel? Tell us how you put your collected water to work below!

06/04/2026

Join our team to protect public drinking water sources in New York! The Environmental Analyst will assist with the implementation of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) by:
- Facilitating collaboration and communication to further develop the program.
- Managing contracts with technical assistance providers.
- Providing feedback on draft plans and final reports.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing environmental data.
- Preparing reports and technical documents for stakeholders.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/K3ML50Z5LA9

06/03/2026

We hate to interrupt your scrolling, but it’s time to take a 30-second fish break. Take a deep breath, relax, and watch some freshwater fish explore their pond.
 
Where’s your favorite spot to relax by water?

06/01/2026

Lend a hand this season! From river and lake cleanups to tree plantings and public outreach, you can help restore and protect the Lake Champlain Basin. Check out the recently updated volunteer opportunities provided by the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

From river and lake cleanups to tree plantings to public outreach, you can help restore and protect the Lake Champlain Basin. View volunteer opportunities.

05/28/2026

Discover the mudpuppy’s unique traits and research conducted in the Lake Champlain watershed to learn more about this elusive species.

Spring is a great time to see many species of salamander on the move as they migrate to vernal pools to breed. But there’s one species you won’t find while walking in the woods in the spring, because of a fundamental difference in its biology.

05/27/2026

Exciting news for everyone who loves the Hudson River! Whether you’re a researcher, educator, angler, or paddler, you can now dive into real-time water quality and weather data on the updated Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS) website. Check out the interactive dashboard and see what’s happening on the river.

Researchers, educators, anglers, paddlers and local communities along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers in New York can now access high-frequency water quality and weather data through a newly redesigned Hudson...

05/26/2026

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for wetland and floodplain restoration projects in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin. Approximately $1.3 million in funding is available to support awarded projects, and proposals are due on July 15.

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for wetland and…

05/22/2026

Did you know that the Friday before Memorial Day weekend each year is observed as Long Island Sound Day? The occasion recognizes the environmental, recreational, and economic importance of the Sound right before the unofficial start of summer begins.

NEIWPCC assists the Long Island Sound Partnership with implementing a management plan for the Sound that includes research, monitoring, public education, and outreach. One aspect of this work is the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative, which was created to determine if the growing and harvesting of shellfish and seaweed can be used to make meaningful reductions in nitrogen levels in the Sound.

Learn more about the Long Island Sound Partnership: https://lispartnership.org/.