Hello!
As you know, we hosted the Energy and Water Nexus Summit 2 on September 12 at the Aquarium of the Bay, an all-day event chock full of panels, speakers, and discussion.
We thank our generous sponsors for helping make this fabulous event possible, and we are extremely grateful to the expert speakers and panelists that took time out of their busy schedules to share their perspectives and knowledge on the issues at hand.
We had a beautiful venue and a great turnout. The Power Point presentations of each speaker and panelist are available in PDF on the Summit’s webpage, and video of the entire event will be posted on the same webpage this week!
Today, BPC also hosted a very successful and informative Expert Briefing on the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project, held over lunch at the Port of Oakland. Thank you to the John Bourgeois and Brenda Buxton of the California Coastal Conservancy, and Rohin Saleh of the Alameda County Flood Control District for your presentations, and we thank all of those of attended.
The Power Point presentations are available on the Briefing webpage.
Due to our many upcoming events, this month we are not highlighting a member company. If you’re interested in having your company highlighted in a future BPC Monthly Newsletter, please Contact Us!
We are going full-steam-ahead into our next few events. We hope you’ll join us!
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Wednesday, September 25 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sinbad’s Restaurant, Pier 2, San Francisco
BPC Welcome Luncheon for Brigadier General C. David Turner
Help us welcome the new South Pacific Division Commander for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Brigadier General C. David Turner. Enjoy a scenic lunch on the Bay, mingle with BPC members and guests, and hear about the future direction of the South Pacific Division.
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Friday, October 11 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, San Francisco
Ocean Planning: How Will it Affect the Maritime Industry?
Ocean Planning is vitally important to protecting the health of our oceans and the viability of industries that depend on ocean resources. It can also mean increased restrictions and regulations, with potential impacts on maritime trade and the wider economy. This workshop will examine the planning currently taking place, and develop awareness of possible impacts to maritime trade, what we need to do to protect the maritime industry, and how the maritime industry can contribute to the ocean planning process.
Join us for one of the first-ever public workshops on Ocean Planning to be convened on the West Coast!
Speakers and Panelists Include:
- Anne Whittington, Port of Oakland
- Cat Kuhlman, California Natural Resources Agency / Ocean Protection Council
- John Berge, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
- Leslie Abramson, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
- Commander Jason Tama, US Coast Guard
- Eric Poncelet, Kearns & West
- … and more
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… and coming up later in the fall:
October 23, 2013 – Expert Briefing: Storm Water Regulations – 11:00 am- 1:00 pm, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean
October 31, 2013 – Expert Briefing: CEQA Update-Legislative Reform and Recent Case Law – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Port of Oakland Board Room MCLE Credit Available!
November 15, 2013 – Workshop #4: Dredging and the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project: Who Pays for Beneficial Reuse? – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, URS, 1333 Broadway, 8th Floor, Oakland, CA
December 13, 2013 – Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon, -12:00pm – 2:00pm St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
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