This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Attached here is a Notice of Public Workshop on the Storm Water Strategic Initiative Draft Proposal for a Storm Water Program Workplan and Implementation Strategy and Proposed Project List. The Workshop is scheduled for August 19, 2015.
Continue ReadingJoin us in congratulating Brian Ramos on his promotion to Chief Operating Officer. Brian has proven success managing ESA’s largest region, increasing operational efficiencies, and positively impacting our bottom line. His strategic approach to business, collaborative leadership style, and thorough understanding of our industry make him a natural fit with our executive leadership team. Brian […]
Continue ReadingThe South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report for Phase 2 alternative plans at the Alviso and Ravenswood ponds is now available for download on the project website at http://www.southbayrestoration.org/planning/phase2/downloads.html. More information about the environmental document is on the Project website at http://www.southbayrestoration.org/planning/phase2/. The Project welcomes comments from the public on the draft […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Santa Barbara to restart desalination plant amid drought Los Angeles Times: Santa Barbara to spend $55 million on desalination plant as drought ‘last resort’ California Farm Bureau: Citrus growers try to survive water cutbacks Fresno Bee: $18 million in grant funding for California workers jobless from drought OC Register: Water-wise water features can transform a garden A News […]
Continue ReadingThe Washington Examiner: House panel unveils sweeping energy bill E&E News: Crude exports not in House energy proposal Oil & Gas Journal: Study examines methane emissions from gas facilities CNBC: Diesel is oversupplied, analysts say The Hill: First attempt to advance Senate highway bill falters CNBC: Oil stable as dollar dips, despite glut The Hill: Senators push to protect oil reserve money […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: City proposing new housing development fee to expand transit San Francisco Chronicle: BART’s message on Transbay Tube shutdown: Stay home if you can Contra Costa Times: BART Transbay Tube closure plan to affect thousands Washington Post: Budget and tax: The Senate tries again on Highways, and the House is still stuck on spending KQED: BART Applying Lessons […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Crowley and Hilcorp Establish New Lifeline to Endicott, Alaska Drill Site In the Prudhoe Bay oilfields, where about half a million barrels of oil is extracted each day, nature can be wild, unpredictable and uncooperative. One of the drilling sites, Endicott, is located on […]
Continue ReadingThe Dredged Material Management Office (DMMO) will be holding a meeting on July 22, 2015. Click here to view the agenda. Please review the DMMO web page for changes to this agenda. NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). The address is 455 Golden Gate Avenue, […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California proposes historic $1.5M fine for taking water Sacramento Bee: El Niño likely coming, but will it make a difference? Sacramento Bee: California drought agency goes after another water district San Francisco Chronicle: State levies $1.5 million fine for illegal water use KPCC: Drought will have little impact on California economy, says Moody’s Capital Public Radio: $1.5 Million Fine […]
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: EIA looks to revise oil-estimation process Bloomberg: Few permits issued in 2015 for shallow-water exploration The Hill: Senators call on Congress to maintain SPR’s function Oil & Gas Journal: Federal report: EPA should address oversight of fracking using diesel fuel The Washington Examiner: House panel unveils sweeping energy bill E&E: Energy on stage in 2-week sprint to recess CNBC: Oil […]
Continue Reading
