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SUMMARY:PFAS Visualization Case Studies for Site Characterization\, Remediation\, and Forensics
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This webinar is presented for informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of any of the NEWMOA member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThank you to those of you who were able to join us for a webinar on PFAS Visualization Case Studies for Site Characterization\, Remediation\, and Forensics. This session explored practical methods and real-world case studies for visualizing complex PFAS datasets to support site characterization\, remediation\, and forensic assessments. Visualization approaches demonstrated during the webinar focused on evaluating multispecies PFAS inter-relationships to characterize relative source contributions within commingled plumes; comparing site concentrations to background levels in soil and groundwater; assessing lines of evidence for precursor transformation to PFAA end products; interpreting TOP assay results; evaluating relative attenuation trends along flow paths; and monitoring remediation performance. \nThis session featured a presentation from Grant Carey\, Ph.D.\, President of Porewater Solutions. Dr. Carey has more than 30 years of experience in PFAS fate and transport\, site characterization and remediation\, environmental forensics\, and groundwater modeling. He is currently involved in multiple SERDP and ESTCP projects for the U.S. Department of Defense focused on PFAS remediation and is a co-developer of the Visual PFAS™ software demonstrated during the webinar. Dr. Carey also serves as an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto. \nPlease use the links below to access the full webinar recording and supporting materials shared during the session.\n\nResources\n• Session Recording [MP4] \n• Slide Deck [PDF] \n• Speaker Biography [PDF] \n• Visual PFAS Software [External Link]\n• Heat Matrix Template [PPTX] 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-visualization-01-2026/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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SUMMARY:Delving into the PFAS Analytical Data
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This webinar is presented for informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of any of the NEWMOA member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThank you to those of you who were able to join us for a webinar on Delving into the PFAS Analytical Data. This session examined common issues associated with PFAS analytical results provided in Level 2 laboratory data packages and discussed the implications of using summarized data for decision-making without review of laboratory raw data. Drawing on examples identified through deeper Level 4 data review\, the presentation highlighted data anomalies that can affect reported PFAS detections and concentrations\, including issues related to isomer integration\, calibration standards\, confirmation ions\, ion ratios\, and internal standards. \nThis session featured a presentation from Elizabeth Denly\, PFAS Initiative Leader and Chemistry Director at TRC. In this role\, Liz is responsible for providing QA/QC oversight in support of a variety of environmental investigations\, including risk-based soil cleanups\, remediation programs\, delineation\, contaminant ambient air monitoring\, and human health and ecological risk assessments. She currently works on many different types of PFAS investigations with a specific focus on chemistry\, forensics\, sampling procedures\, QA/QC\, and laboratory analytical methodologies\, and has played a significant role in educating clients\, attorneys\, and regulators about PFAS. \nPlease use the links below to access the full webinar recording and supporting materials from the session.\n\nResources\n• Session Recording [MP4] \n• Slide Deck [PDF] 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-analytical-data-01-2026/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:PFAS
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaina Cohen":MAILTO:scohen@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Waste Characterization Studies
DESCRIPTION:Waste Characterization Studies\nFor years\, state environmental agencies have been using waste characterization studies to better understand the waste stream in their state. The results of these studies can be a powerful tool to drive policy priorities and legislative action. Also\, recent EPA funding has allowed states who haven’t historically funded waste characterization studies to conduct them for the first time. \nWhat is a waste characterization study? What do they tell us? How do they get all that data? Why is it an important tool for states? How are they used? Join us as a leading expert and seasoned state agency officials explain waste characterization studies and provide real world policy stemming from the results. \nJohn Culbertson is a Principal of MSW Consultants\, a management consulting firm specializing in recycling\, organics\, and waste management. With 31 years of industry experience\, John has designed\, performed and managed waste characterization studies from Alaska to Maine to the Florida Keys and everywhere in between. \nJohn Fischer is Deputy Division Director for Solid Waste at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). \nDavid McLaughlin is a Program Services Officer at the State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management focused on sustainability initiatives for materials management\, renewable energy\, and prevention pollution. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-waste-characterization-studies/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:The Science of PFAS: Public Health and the Environment Conference
DESCRIPTION:Final Conference Agenda with Links* [PDF]\nFinal Poster Directory with Links* [PDF]\nExhibitor Directory [PDF]\n* Please note that not all presenters granted permission to share their materials. Linked content reflects only those presentations and posters NEWMOA was authorized to post.\n\n \nThe Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) partnered with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) to organize the third science conference on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This three-day event took place from April 14 – 16\, 2026\, at the DCU Center in Worcester\, MA. \nThe conference aimed to: \n\nProvide a platform to ensure that local\, state\, and federal actions addressing PFAS contamination are informed by the most current and reliable scientific research.\nFoster networking and information-sharing among key stakeholders engaged in PFAS-related work.\nIdentify critical gaps in science and policy to guide future research and initiatives.\n\nThe program featured a plenary session\, concurrent breakout sessions\, poster presentations\, and an exhibit area. Abundant networking took place during the scheduled breaks and the evening reception\, which was held on the first day. \nWe welcomed just under 600 attendees\, including: \n\nLocal\, state\, and federal government officials\nAcademic researchers and students\nConsultants and vendors\nRepresentatives from companies that use\, make or sell PFAS-containing products\nNon-governmental and environmental organizations
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-conference-2026/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, 50 Foster Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaina Cohen":MAILTO:scohen@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Waste Reduction\, Reuse\, and Repair
DESCRIPTION:Reduction\, Reuse\, and Repair are the best\, most efficient means to reduce waste and its impacts to the environment\, climate\, and the supply chain. Why isn’t there more emphasis on this approach? What are the headwinds to more reduction and reuse programs? On the flip side\, where are the opportunities? And what work is currently being done with success? \nLeah Kelleher of the MassDEP\, helps lead the state’s efforts to prevent waste and implement its Reduce & Reuse Action Plan. \nNathan Proctor of the Public Interest Research Group\, leads U.S. PIRG’s Right to Repair campaign\, working to pass legislation that will prevent companies from blocking consumers’ ability to fix their own electronics and other consumer goods. \nMacy Zander is a Senior Policy Officer at Upstream. Macy works to create an enabling policy environment for reuse systems in the food\, beverage and CPG sectors\, and to modernize Deposit Return Systems. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-reduce-reuse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Chemical Recycling
DESCRIPTION:You may have been hearing about chemical recycling as a bold new approach to recycling plastics. What are the types of “chemical recycling” and how do they work? Will they help us toward a circular economy\, or not? How will states need to approach regulating them? We will hear from state and NGO experts to give us a broad perspective on this emerging industry. \nMike Fowler of the New Jersey DEP\, has been studying the science of chemical recycling for several years and has recently authored an LCA with the Department. \nMaria Doa of the Environmental Defense Fund\, has expertise on the potential for toxicity and environmental impacts of material manufacturing and processing.  \nTom Metzner of the Connecticut DEEP\, has years of experience implementing state policy\, navigating the space between the Legislature and the regulated community.\n \n \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-chemical/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Flow Control
DESCRIPTION:Flow Control\nToday’s webinar is on Flow Control for solid waste. Flow control laws dictate that any waste generated in a geographical area has to go to a certain place. Since local governments are responsible for ensuring that waste is managed through an effective and reliable system\, in some cases flow control may be needed to achieve that goal. On the other hand\, we have the Interstate Commerce Clause that requires a level playing field for commerce\, which includes waste disposal. This webinar will investigate the history of flow control\, cover the landmark cases in New York and New Jersey that have set the stage\, and provide a case study from Delaware.  \nMichael Cahill\, Germano & Cahill\, PC\nMike Parkowski\, Delaware Solid Waste Authority \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-flow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T143000
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SUMMARY:Background Indoor Air at Vapor Intrusion Sites (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for what promises to be an informative webinar on Background Indoor Air at Vapor Intrusion Sites. During this session\, Bart Eklund and Catherine Regan of Haley & Aldrich will discuss background indoor air concentrations that may be encountered when working at vapor intrusion (VI) sites. This presentation will include an overview of how to address background sources for a given building\, an identification of various building categories\, and a list of key background indoor air studies that have been published. Reported background concentrations for each category of building will be summarized and data gaps or limitations will be identified. There will be ample time reserved for questions or discussion. \nNote: This webinar is presented for informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of NEWMOA member state(s)\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by either NEWMOA or its members. \n\nRegistration Information\nThis webinar will be held on GoTo Webinar and all interested attendees should register here. \nThe registration fee for this event is $75; however\, government employees – including those outside the NEWMOA member states – may attend at no cost. To request a complimentary registration code\, please contact Shaina Cohen directly at scohen@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/wsc-webinar-11-2026/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaina Cohen":MAILTO:scohen@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
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SUMMARY:Revitalizing New England: Brownfields Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration Open Now!\n\n\nVisit Official Event Website [Whova]\nView Summit Agenda [PDF]\nLast updated October 9\nCall for Sponsors [PDF]\nLast updated October 9\n\nContinuing Education Credits \nThe MA LSP Board has approved the Summit for 1 credit for every 2 hours attended\, with a maximum of 6.0 LSP credits available in total (Conference #1948). \n\nThe CT LEP Board has approved certain sessions of the Summit (CTLEP 663) at a rate of 1 credit for every 2 hours attended. The following sessions are eligible for CT LEP credit\, with a maximum of 3.0 LEP credits available in total: 1A\, 2C\, 3B or 3C\, 5A\, and 6A. \n\nThe Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) and the University of Connecticut Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program (UConn TAB)\, in partnership with the U.S. EPA Region 1 Brownfields Program\, and regional tribal and state brownfields programs\, are excited to announce the third biennial Brownfields Summit taking place December 9–10\, 2026\, at the Newport Marriott in Newport\, RI. \nCleaning up and redeveloping brownfields strengthens local economies\, supports job creation\, revitalizes existing infrastructure\, and improves community and environmental health. The 2026 Brownfields Summit will provide a regional forum for learning\, collaboration\, and connection around these important issues. \nThe goals of the Summit are to:\n– Share information about financial incentives\, liability protections\, technical resources\, and other assistance available for brownfields development\n– Promote best practices and lessons learned across tribes\, states\, and communities\n– Create opportunities for networking and information exchange among key stakeholder \nThe two-day program will feature plenary and breakout sessions\, an exhibit area\, and a networking reception on the first evening. Breaks throughout the event will allow ample time to connect with colleagues and explore the exhibit area. \nWe expect approximately 300 attendees\, including representatives from:\n– Tribal\, state\, and federal brownfields and waste site cleanup programs\n– Local\, regional\, and state economic development agencies and planning departments\n– Local governments\, community organizations\, and interested citizens\n– Job training grantees\n– Real estate developers\, financial institutions\, and law firms\n– Planning and economic development consulting firms\n– Environmental professionals \nFor more information\, please contact us at: brownfields2026@newmoa.org
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/brownfields2026/
LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, 25 America's Cup Ave.\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaina Cohen":MAILTO:scohen@newmoa.org
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