Category: Environment

  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 1, 2014
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NOAA Requests Nominations for Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee

NOAA – members sought for MPAFAC The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a notice stating that it is seeking nominations for membership on the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (MPAFAC).  Nominations must be received by 30 May.  79 Fed. Reg. 18282  (April 1, 2014).

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 1, 2014
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Today’s Drought-Related News

SF Gate: California Drought: Downpours Fall Far Short of Ending Crisis Maven’s Notebook: California Water Policy Seminar Series: Reconciling Ecosystem Goals for San Francisco Bay Sacramento Bee: Water Storage, Conveyance Projects Abound Vacaville Reporter: Water Bonds Compete in Legislature SF Gate: California’s Groundwater Needs Better Protection The Republic: State surveyors to measure California snowpack amid […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 28, 2014
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Perkins Coie Update: The EPA and the Corps of Engineers Release Proposed Rule on the Scope of Waters Covered Under the Clean Water Act

Update   Environment, Energy & Resources March 28, 2014 The EPA and the Corps of Engineers Release Proposed Rule on the Scope of Waters Covered Under the Clean Water Act   On March 25, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule to define those waters that fall under […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 27, 2014
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Today’s Water-Related News

KPCC: Poll finds majority of Californians support water measure on fall ballot KPBS: California water bond measure passes key legislative committee The Sacramento Bee: Time is running out for legislature to pass a water bond Maven’s Notebook: PPIC survey says half of likely voters support water bond, Perea says AB 2646 water bond is best, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 25, 2014
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EPA Releases Waters of the United States Proposed Rule

Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency released a proposed rule to clarify protections under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands of the United States.  Waters of the United States Proposed Rule Clarifying protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. Read the […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 24, 2014
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PG&E Energy Advisor

Energy Advisor March 2014 Share 10 tips to save water, inside and out A few simple changes in your daily routine can save a lot of water. Do all you can to help conserve water during the current drought. Try these 10 water-saving tips. Help save water   Test your earthquake readiness Is your family […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 21, 2014
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Perkins Coie Update: Ninth Circuit Upholds 2008 Biological Opinion Restricting Operations of California Water Projects

Perkins Coie Update Update   Environment, Energy & Resources March 21, 2014 Ninth Circuit Upholds 2008 Biological Opinion Restricting Operations of California Water Projects On March 13, the Ninth Circuit issued its long-awaited decision in the latest round of the delta smelt litigation, upholding the 2008 Biological Opinion prepared by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service […]

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