Category: Air and Environment

Extended Application Deadline for EV Charging Station Demonstration Program

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) would like to inform you that the application submittal deadline for the EV Charging Station Demonstration Program (Program) has been extended to 4:00 PM, Friday, December 18, 2015.  The website is in the process of being updated to reflect the new deadline and updated Program guidance. […]

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South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report for Phase 2 Alviso/Ravenswood Ponds Now Availalbe

The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report for Phase 2 alternative plans at the Alviso and Ravenswood ponds is now available for download on the project website at  http://www.southbayrestoration.org/planning/phase2/downloads.html. More information about the environmental document is on the Project website at http://www.southbayrestoration.org/planning/phase2/. The Project welcomes comments from the public on the draft […]

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SF Estuary Partnership & Friends of the SF Estuary Award Nominations – DEADLINE EXTENDED

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals for the Jean Auer Environmental Award. The award is given in memory of Jean Auer, a beloved Bay Area environmentalist whose groundbreaking efforts were directed particularly at improving water management in California. The award will be presented at the twelfth biennial State of the Estuary […]

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Final Letter Sent to CARB/CAPCOA Regarding Proposed Changes to AB 2588

The final letter that was sent to CARB/CAPCOA regarding the proposed changes to AB 2588, the Air Toxic Hotspots Program, on June 26, 2015. Over 100 organizations throughout the state, including the Bay Planning Coalition, signed on to the letter. Please click here to read the letter. The ARB Board meeting to consider approval of the […]

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SF Estuary Partnership & Friends of the SF Estuary Seek Award Nominations

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals for the Jean Auer Environmental Award. The award is given in memory of Jean Auer, a beloved Bay Area environmentalist whose groundbreaking efforts were directed particularly at improving water management in California. The award will be presented at the twelfth biennial State of the Estuary […]

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Panel to Review Draft Bill to Speed NEPA Reviews, Cut Legal Costs, and Others

FOREST SERVICE: Panel to review bill to speed NEPA reviews, cut legal costs Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Monday, June 1, 2015 A House panel Wednesday will take up a draft bill to accelerate National Environmental Policy Act reviews for forest projects and to cut down on the government’s legal costs, among many other provisions. […]

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USACE Civil Works Program: FY-15 Work Plans

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through the Army Civil Works Program, has released their FY-15 Work Plan for construction, investigations, and a variety of other programs and projects. You can access these documents by clicking on the links below: Civil Works Program, FY15 – Construction Civil Works Program, FY15 – Investigations Civil Works Program, […]

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