DPW Directors & Merrimack Valley Stormwater Collaborative
All 15 MVPC member communities send their DPW Directors and Engineers to meet on the first Wednesday morning of every month to learn from speakers on relevant and timely topics and share best practices regarding operational issues.
In addition, we formed the Merrimack Valley Stormwater Collaborative to work together on regional approaches to cost-effective stormwater management, in response to the permitting requirements of the federal Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Ongoing Support
The work of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is made possible thanks to an annual grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. EDA seeks to drive innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. We are proud to work with EDA to support and promote business within our region.
Project funding comes from a variety of sources for federal, state and local projects and fall within six major categories: