February 10, 2014 This is the third issue of the California Drought Update, compiled by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) to keep media and other audiences current on drought conditions, impacts, news and other developments. Please visit ACWA’s website for additional information and resources. Questions? Contact Lisa Lien-Mager, ACWA Director of Communications, lisalm@acwa.com […]
Continue ReadingWhether it’s the lowest Sierra snowpack on record or the historic announcement of zero deliveries from the State Water Project, it’s clear that California is in a drought of epic proportions. Local, state and federal agencies are mobilizing to address the challenge, but experts agree we are in unchartered territory. What will these unprecedented conditions […]
Continue ReadingBay Planning Coalition co-signed a letter that was sent to Felicia Marcus, Chair of the California Water Board, concerning the Revised Preliminary Draft Wetland Area Protection Policy. Read it below in PDF: Wetlands 2014 – Letter to Chair Marcus
Continue ReadingIn This Issue 2013: Our Year in Review $10 Billion Dedicated to Transportation and Climate Projects Excellence in Motion Awards Left Coast Lifter Leaves the Coast Bike Share Picks Up Speed Plan Bay Area Available Farewell to Old Fares Behind the Scenes With “The Bridge Builders” MTC Summer High […]
Continue ReadingViewpoints: Extraordinary times call for extraordinary response John A. Coleman Special to The Bee Published: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 – 12:00 am Nearly every day brings fresh signs that California is in a drought of epic proportions. Whether it’s the historic announcement of zero deliveries from the State Water Project or the latest survey confirming […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 2014 Alliance to continue working for water bond that includes needed storage There is little fishing —- or water —- in Folsom Lake due to drought. More storage is needed. The state’s worsening drought means California needs to conserve water like never before but it also needs to add to its […]
Continue ReadingCommission Mailing – February 7, 2014 Commission Meeting Notice Permit Applications, Consistency Determinations, and Amendments Received for Processing Staff Report and Recommendation on a Contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for The Climate Policy Implementation Project Safeguardian California Reducing Climate Risk
Continue ReadingSubscribe toPacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION February 2014 Issue Vessel and Navigational Safety By Kathy A. Smith In association with industry safety regulations, maritime transportation companies are working hard to cultivate company-wide safety cultures. No longer are captains alone responsible for safety on vessels, or safety departments alone responsible for […]
Continue ReadingClimate Central: ‘Atmospheric River’ May Put a Dent in California Drought NBC: Drought Prompts Bay Area Water Agencies to Recycle Rain KQED: Could We Find Tomorrow’s Water Supply Under the Ocean? Capital Public Radio: House Passes Water Delivery Act The Fiscal Times: California Drought Crisis: A $5B Hit to the Economy
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