Chevron Announces Installation of Community Air Monitoring Systems Chevron U.S.A.’s Richmond Refinery (Chevron Richmond) in cooperation with the City of Richmond, is excited to announce that we have begun installation of the first of three offsite community air monitoring systems in the City of Richmond. The community air monitoring system is located in North […]
Continue ReadingRecent SFEI reports guide landscape-scale restoration planning The San Francisco Estuary Institute has completed two new studies that address the challenge of designing restoration strategies that support resilient, ecologically functional landscapes within the Bay-Delta Estuary. The Assessment of the South Bay Historical Tidal-Terrestrial Transition Zone reconstructs the former extent and character of the tidal-terrestrial […]
Continue ReadingPerkins Coie Update Update California Environmental, Energy, Resources & Land Use August 07, 2013 California Supreme Court Redefines “Baseline” Under California Environmental Quality Act Highlights The California Supreme Court has both resolved a split in the appellate courts and forged new law on the baselines agencies […]
Continue ReadingA Message from the Interagency Ecological Program: The draft MAST report, an updated conceptual model for delta smelt: our evolving understanding of an estuarine fish, is now available for public review and comment. This technical report is intended to assess delta smelt responses to recent changes in habitat conditions due to hydrology and management actions. […]
Continue ReadingNOTICE OF PREPARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FORGENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSTING OPERATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will be the Lead Agency for the subject project. The State Water Board has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be […]
Continue ReadingJuly 16, 2013 New Outreach Effort Reminds Public to Save Water, Energy This Summer A statewide public outreach campaign is launching this week to remind consumers about the need to use water and energy wisely this summer. The effort, launched at the request of the Governor’s Office – reminds Californians that water and energy use […]
Continue Readingwww.sfei.org SFEI Releases New Websites to Support Wetland Management and Protection SFEI, on behalf of the Wetland Monitoring Workgroup is releasing a series of technology tools to help with aquatic resource protection and management. “These new online tools will empower Californians to access information about the value and health of their wetlands,” said […]
Continue ReadingLast Tuesday, the Delta Vision Foundation released the 2013 Delta Vision Report Card. The Report Card assesses progress and performance in implementing the 2008 Delta Vision Strategic Plan and subsequent implementing legislation. Below are the Report Card, the Appendices, and the Executive Summary. 2013 Delta Vision Report Card 2013 Delta Vision Report Card Appendices Executive […]
Continue ReadingThe Coast Guard has completed its review of Alternate Management System (AMS) applications submitted by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the HiBallast and HiBallast-EX ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), and accepted them into the AMS program. The Coast Guard continues to review applications for AMS acceptance and will announce further determinations. Also, note the Coast Guard’s […]
Continue ReadingVisit the Delta Vision Foundation website to learn more or go directly to the Report Card page. The Report Card assesses progress and performance in implementing the 2008 Delta Vision Strategic Plan and subsequent implementing legislation. The Report Card evaluates the progress of the 85 actions outlined in the Delta Vision Strategic Plan, the leadership […]
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