This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order and whether to impose Administrative Civil Liability against Nancy K. Donovan and Stephen J. Peters – Unnamed Stream tributary to Maple Creek thence Rancheria […]
Continue ReadingThe next meeting of the California State Lands Commission will take place on April 23, 2015 at 1 PM in San Francisco. To view the agenda, please visit: http://www.slc.ca.gov/Meeting_Summaries/Agenda.html If you have any questions about this agenda, please email: CSLC.CommissionMeetings@slc.ca.gov.
Continue ReadingEstuary Institute Hires ‘Superstar’ Scientists to Lead Climate and Bay Health Initiatives San Francisco (April 7, 2015) – The San Francisco Estuary Institute has hired two senior scientists to dramatically expand its efforts related to sea level rise, climate change and the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta ecosystem. Dr. Letitia Grenier and […]
Continue ReadingAttached here is the agenda for the April 14, 2015 Port Commission meeting. The agenda and staff reports are now posted on the Port’s website. Link to Agenda on the Port’s Website: http://www.sf-port.org/index.aspx?page=2577 Link to Supporting Documents/Staff Reports on the Port’s Website: http://www.sf-port.org/index.aspx?page=2578
Continue ReadingWells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – April 10, 2015 Not as Bad as It Looks The ISM non-manufacturing index edged down 0.4 points in March, but, at 56.5, remains firmly in expansion territory. The non-manufacturing index has held up well compared to the manufacturing index, suggesting that the headwinds from the stronger dollar […]
Continue ReadingOn April 7, 2015, Bay Planning Coalition’s CEO John Coleman was featured on KGO Radio during an interview on the Ronn Owens show to discuss water and the California drought and answer questions from the callers. You can download John Coleman’s interview at the link below. Ronn Owens show – April 7 – John Coleman
Continue ReadingApril 9, 2015 The Nett Report SPECIAL EDITION – 2015 Water Update As California moves into the 16th year of a drought pattern, it is more important than ever to stay up-to-date on the status of water and what is being done to address the impacts of low water supplies to the economy, the environment, and […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Fidley Watch: Talk, Talk By Chris Philips, Managing Editor On page 6 this month (Pacific Maritime Magazine, April 2015) is the story of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its plans to build six 20,150-TEU container ships to operate between Asia and Europe via the […]
Continue ReadingBank of the West U.S. Outlook Report for April 10, 2015 US Outlook Report: Labor Market Recovery Not So Fast and Furious We already knew the economy has been slowing over the past two quarters. In contrast, labor market indicators have been a beacon of strength and resilience. This has provided the bedrock for macroeconomic […]
Continue ReadingFresno Bee: John Laird: Gov. Brown has a long-term water plan Sacramento Bee: California farmers mount PR campaign to counter backlash over water use Sacramento Bee: State regulators: California water use will never be the same KQED: The Next Crime Wave in Farm Country: Stealing Water Los Angeles Times: Water officials uncertain about just how tough to get with users […]
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