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Energy News for March 18, 2015

Reuters: Report: Allowing crude exports would help U.S. create wide variety of jobs Platts: Analyst: Oil price slump won’t impede U.S. LNG projects with long-term deals Bloomberg: Oil market to balance out later this year, Vitol exec says Fuel Fix: Oil output from 3 major shale plays to drop this month, EIA says E&E News: GOP lawmakers release budget report […]

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Transportation News for March 18, 2015

 Contra Costa Times: Caltrans looks for more cracks in anchor rods for Bay Bridge tower Marin Independent Journal: Marin County road, building repair needs ‘overwhelming’  San Francisco Examiner: Demand is high for free Muni for seniors, disabled  Wall Street Journal: California’s Housing Costs Hurt Economy, Increase Poverty, Report Finds  U.S. EPA: EPA awards $8.7 million in grants to restore San […]

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LAO Recommends Changes to CEQA

LAO Report Recommends “Major Changes” to CEQA to Address California’s High Housing Costs In a new report released today, California High Housing Costs Causes & Consequences, the California Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) cites the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a major impediment to building enough housing in California. The LAO says CEQA is a […]

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Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online for March 17, 2015

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION   INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE  No Idle Yards By Chris Philips, Managine Editor West Coast yards are busy building tugs, barges, ferries and small workboats for the rigors of operating in the Pacific Ocean. One notable exception to the West Coast surge is Conrad Orange Shipyard, Inc., a division of […]

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Monterey Bay’s marine science community meet-up

Dear TradePort affiliates and MBITA members: The Monterey Bay is a global leader in marine science research and education with over 30 different marine science related organizations located throughout the Monterey Bay operating under a combined annual budget in excess of $260 million. The Monterey Bay Crescent Ocean Research Consortium (MBCORC) represents these 30 organizations […]

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Attitudes on Water Conservation: ACWA Releases Statewide Public Attitude Survey

Attitudes on Water Conservation As California enters a fourth year of drought, a new statewide poll reveals that the vast majority of Californians – some 90 percent – are willing to make significant changes to conserve water both inside and out, and more than 80 percent believe it’s important to conserve water regardless of whether […]

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Transportation News for March 17, 2015

Contra Costa Times: BART survey suggests growing harmony between bicyclists and riders Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Santa Rosa may give up $8 million grant for bridge crossing  Marin Independent Journal: Marin transit board culls priorities for short-range plan  KTVU: Protecting endangered fish sparks debate at site of old Bay Bridge  Capitol Weekly: Major new cuts eyed for greenhouse gases POLITICO […]

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California Water & Drought News for March 17, 2015

The Dissident Voice: California’s One-Year Water Supply vs. Fracking The Weather Channel: Does California Really Have Just One Year of Water Left? KEYT: Water Restrictions Could Get Tighter In California Sacramento Bee: With reservoirs depleted, Water Resources Control Board must restrict water use Bay Area News Group: Report: California should be planning for next drought now Capitol Public Radio: Endangered Delta […]

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Energy News for March 17, 2015

Slate: Peak Coal: No, coal energy isn’t going out of style. But the U.S., and maybe even China and India, are deciding they need a lot less of it. New York Times: U.S. Oil Prices Fall to Six-Year Low Reuters: Removing U.S. oil ban would create jobs beyond drilling -report The Hill: API: States should meet 2008 ozone standards […]

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Updated Revised Agenda and Change Sheets for the March 17-18, 2015 Board Meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is the updated revised agenda for the March 17-18, 2015 SWRCB Board Meeting. CORRECTED CHANGE SHEET #1 – ITEM 8 (SPECIFIC FISHERIES) CHANGE SHEET #1 FOR ITEM 7 (URBAN WATER CONSERVATION) **Comment Deadline has been extended for Items 7-9 ONLY.  Comments are […]

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