Tag: flooding

NEW SCIENCE FOR TOUGH CLIMATE & WATER CHALLENGES – State Symposium on New Science for CA Climate & Water Policy

Dear Water/Climate Leaders: Sorry for the short notice. This two day “Science-Wonkfest” has begun in Sacramento. The link below has the Agenda and easy ability to watch for free via Skype.                                             Warner Chabot […]

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Bay Area Climate News from CRI – April 2018

BAY AREA CLIMATE NEWS FROM CRI April 2018      THE BIG PICTURE   GHG Emissions Rose in 2017 — Renewables growing fast…but not fast enough The New York Times breaks down the top 5 reasons why global GHGs rose in 2017. While renewables grew faster than any other energy sector, they couldn’t match the growth in overall energy demand. […]

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San Rafael Flood Fair Saturday 3/24

You’re invited! San Rafael Flood Fair Saturday 3/24, 11am – 4pm Pickleweed Park Come to Flood Fair 1 Saturday March 24th, 11am-4pm Pickleweed Park 50 Canal St. San Rafael, CA 94901 Exhibits Open Through Sunday March 25th 4pm Learn about the flooding challenges we face as a community Meet people who want to be part of […]

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Call for Applications to Serve on the Independent Citizens OVERSIGHT Committee

Call for Applications to Serve on the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee for the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Due March 30, 2018 Measure AA is expected to generate $25 million annually for Bay restoration over the next 20 years.   Funding from this measure will allow for the restoration of thousands of acres of natural habitat […]

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E&E News: Lawmakers tuck wildfire compromise in flood insurance bill

Lawmakers tuck wildfire compromise in flood insurance bill Marc Heller, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Lawmakers continue debating proposals for wildfire mitigation and response. National Park Service/Wikipedia Lawmakers looking for a better way to pay for wildfires may have found an answer in the nation’s insurance program for floods.   Sens. Mike Crapo […]

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