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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 2, 2015
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Courthouse News Service: Greens Fight Dredging of San Francisco Bay

Courthouse News Service: Greens Fight Dredging of San Francisco Bay By ELIZABETH WARMERDAM  OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) – The Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging of 11 navigation channels in San Francisco Bay will erode the shore and put endangered fish at risk, an environmental group claims in court. San Francisco Baykeeper seeks writ of mandate compelling the […]

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  • onJuly 2, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for July 2, 2015

Associated Press: California water board: Record drought conservation shows big cuts are possible Associated Press: California cities show biggest water savings yet in drought San Francisco Chronicle: Californians getting drought message: Water usage plunges Los Angeles Times: California residents cut water use by hefty 29% in May, officials say  Sacramento Bee: Residents urged to conserve as heat strains power grid […]

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PIANC-COPEDEC IX 2016 – Call for Papers

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to submit your abstract for participating in Ninth International Conference on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (PIANC- COPEDEC IX). PIANC-COPEDEC IX will be held on October 16-21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will cover the following topics: 1. Port Engineering 2. Port Planning […]

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  • onJuly 2, 2015
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Energy News for July 2, 2015

Oil & Gas Journal: API to release pipeline safety standard soon, official says Reuters: EIA: U.S. crude output hit highest level since May 1971 in April Washington Examiner: White House touts EPA emission rules as long-term subsidy for wind CNBC: Oil prices edge up after sliding on US stock build The Hill: Regulators seek faster pipeline spill notifications Reuters: California’s push […]

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Transportation News for July 2, 2015

San Francisco Examiner: Uber, Lyft argue new regulations will stifle business models  Capitol Weekly: Economy up, greenhouse gas down  Capital Public Radio: Ride-Share Drivers Face New Insurance Requirements  PR Newswire: State Approves $47 Million in Affordable Housing Grants for 11 Bay Area Projects  Fox & Hounds: How Will Business Approach Road Taxes in Special Session?   POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]

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Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for June 2015

Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for June from Bank of the West Job Growth Slows in June; +223K vs. Consensus Exp. +233K Unemployment Rate Drops one tenth to 5.3% April and May Job Numbers Revised Down a Net -60K Avg. Hourly Earnings Flat 0.0% (+2.0% y-o-y) Labor Force Participation Drops Job Growth in Goods […]

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The Bulletin Newsletter from the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture – July 1, 2015

            THE BULLETIN              timely news from the SFBJV July 1, 2015 South Bay Salt Pond (SBSP) Project is developing plans for its second phase of restoration and public access projects. The SBSP project has been busy developing plans for Phase 2 of the largest tidal wetland restoration project on […]

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