From Ariel Rubissow Okamoto, one of the authors: “I wanted you to know about my new book, Natural History of San Francisco Bay, recently published by the University of California Press. I like to call it the “kitchen sink” on San Francisco Bay — it’s got everything from rocket science to fish stories (how big […]
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Continue ReadingGov. Jerry Brown took action on a number of water-related bills before the Oct. 9 deadline. Read more on the ACWA website.
Continue ReadingOn October 8, 2011, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 436 authorizing state and local agencies to transfer funds to a nonprofit organization, special district or land trust that are set aside for long-term management of land acquired as mitigation for a development project. Sponsored by Senator Christine Kehoe and supported by the […]
Continue ReadingOver the past 12 years, the California Maritime Leadership Symposium has become one of the premier events focused on briefing Sacramento’s policymakers on key matters related to the entire Maritime Transportation System. Speakers have included elected officials, California agency heads, port executives, industry executives, union leaders, leading economists and innovative technology developers. Read more….
Continue ReadingOnce again the California Water Policy Conference Planning Committee has developed a stimulating conference agenda that will take the leading water issues of the day head-on and bring all participants into the heart of the debate and problem-solving. The conference will feature speakers who have state and local perspectives as well as workshops on engaging […]
Continue ReadingOn August 31, 2011, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) issued a Conditional Offer to Participate in the Regional Water Board’s Expedited Payment Program for Annual Reporting Violations (Expedited Payment Program. Information is also posted on the Water Board website at http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sanfranciscobay/public_notices/pending_enforcement.shtml. Comments and other evidence must be submitted […]
Continue ReadingFor details on the America’s Cup Venue Concepts visit: http://www.cupinfo.com/en/americas-cup-2013-san-francisco-event-plan-03.php The Draft Environmental Impact Report is available at: http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?recordid=45&page=2719
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Continue ReadingWorkshop to Build a Disaster Resilient Region Where: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field When: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. How: The Workshop will engage Bay Area stakeholder organizations to discuss and provide input on several high-priority issues and what needs to be done to enhance Bay Area disaster recovery capabilities: Transitioning from response […]
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