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California Resiliency Alliance: Wildfire Outlook Reports

Wildfire Outlook Reports These reports are produced by the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services. National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook Northern California Operations Monthly & Seasonal Outlook (July – October) Southern & Central California Operations Monthly & Seasonal Outlook (July – October) National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook Northern California  July & August – Above […]

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The Changing Tide: One Year In, California’s Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban is Working

According to data from the California Coastal Commission and Ocean Conservancy, the number of single-use plastic bags removed on the state’s annual Coastal Cleanup Days have decreased from 2014 to 2017, falling from 2.59% to 1.24% of all debris picked up. This is a sign that the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, enacted in 2014, […]

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SF Bay Water Board Workshop on Baylands Restoration & Climate Change Policy Review

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board will hold a public workshop on August 14 to consider changes to its policies on baylands multi-benefit wetland restoration projects. The August 14 workshop will be one of several public forums to solicit feedback from stakeholders on the various regulatory strategies available to the Water Board for […]

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CRA Weekly Wildfire Brief for July 2, 2018

The below California Wildfire Brief of July 2, 2018 is courtesy of the California Resiliency Alliance. Click here to see the full Brief, including maps, weather information, and red flag watches and warnings. California Wildfire Brief Notice: The information in this report is subject to change and the situation may have evolved since the sending of this report.   […]

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ART Bay Area June 19 Meeting Recap

  Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Bay Area Richmond Meeting Recap   Greetings ART Bay Area Regional Working Group (RWG),   Thanks very much to those of you who were able to join us in Richmond (or tune in online) on Tuesday, June 19th. The group’s insights and questions during the breakout sessions helped us […]

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Miller Starr Regalia Land Use & CEQA Development Update for June 2018

Miller Starr Regalia’s Land Use & CEQA Developments Monthly Update June 2018 Land Use Developments June 29, 2018 – California Appellate Court Upholds Settlement Agreement for $100M Malibu Beach Restoration Project CEQA Developments June 4, 2018 – Filtering The CEQA Noise: First District Upholds Santa Rosa’s Negative Declaration For “Dream Center” Youth Housing Project, Holds Non-Expert […]

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EBMUD Job Opportunities as of July 2, 2018

Below are job openings with the East Bay Municipal Utility District as of July 2, 2018. Click here for more information on the positions and to apply.    Open to the Public and EBMUD Employees NEW! Manager of Wastewater Environmental Services NEW! Facility Specialist II Survey Technician I Supervising Construction Inspector (Facilities) Maintenance Machinist Open […]

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Energy News for July 2, 2018
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Energy News for July 2, 2018

            Bloomberg: Trump Piles Pressure on Saudis Flummoxed by Higher Oil Price Platts: Iran says Saudi Arabia would abandon OPEC if it complies with Trump’s oil request Financial Times: Political upheaval in Libya threatens oil production Reuters: Clean fuel? Methane leaks threaten natural gas’ climate-friendly image Financial Times: Conoco’s step back from Permian Basin is […]

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California Water News for July 2, 2018
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California Water News for July 2, 2018

SFGATE: Drought back on the map for Northern California Fresno Bee: ‘Enter water at your own risk.’ Algae at California lakes poses risk Times-Standard: Group files detailed plan to remove four Klamath River dams Popular Science: If we don’t want to run out of water, we should look to the sun Mojave Desert News: State Water Board Reminds the Public […]

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CASA Alert – Cost of Wipes Study

  Opportunity to Participate in “Cost of Wipes” Study As part of our ongoing campaign to address issues associated with non-flushable products, including wipes improperly labeled as “flushable”, CASA has joined several associations in collaborating on a study entitled, “The Cost of Wipes on Clean Water Infrastructure: A National Assessment.” We know that wipes are a significant […]

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