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California Water & Drought News for January 23, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 23, 2015

Associated Press: Barbara Boxer, Kevin McCarthy trade blame over drought relief bill for California Sacramento Bee: Sacramento State launching environmental research institute Sacramento Bee: Sacramento on track to have driest January since 1800s Science Recorder: California drought reaches critical level, killing unprecedented number of trees Chico Enterprise-Record: Ag and water overview: Less water puts a dent in regional economy Meduim: Every […]

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Transportation News for January 23, 2015
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Transportation News for January 23, 2015

Politico Morning Transportation: FAA settles drone case but is still losing war — Lawmakers divided over how to use repatriation for transpo funding — DeFazio blasts DOT over tank car rule delay FAA SETTLES DRONE CASE, BAN STAYS IN PLACE: The FAA’s rules banning the use of commercial drones will stand after the pilot who challenged […]

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Energy News for January 23, 2015
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Energy News for January 23, 2015

Politico Morning Energy: Keystone debate ends in anger – Oil markets seen as stable after Saudi king’s death – Senior FERC official retiring – Meiberg gets formal nod for EPA’s #2 spot – Hogan pulls environmental reg MIDNIGHT MADNESS – KEYSTONE DEBATE ENDS IN ANGER: The new, freewheeling Senate of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell presided over […]

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Transportation News for January 22, 2015
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Transportation News for January 22, 2015

Contra Costa Times: Pittsburg secures last piece of funding for eBART, expect new station in 2018  Napa Valley Register: American Canyon proposes higher traffic fees for new development  KQED: What is the Bay Area’s Plan for 21st Century Transportation?  KTVU: Lawmaker promotes plan to add third traffic lane to Richmond-San Rafael Bridge  Virtual Press Office: Public Invited to Weigh In […]

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California Water & Drought News for January 22, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 22, 2015

McClatchy Washington Bureau: Boxer vows no more ‘secret’ talks on drought bill San Francisco Chronicle: Boxer takes on GOP leader over water Washington Post: A mysterious gray goo has killed more than 200 San Francisco Bay … San Francisco Chronicle: Save delta salmon: Smelt are red herring in California water wars Circle of Blue Water News: Important California Water Infrastructure […]

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Energy News for January 22, 2015
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Energy News for January 22, 2015

Bloomberg: Analysis: Surge in U.S. shale oil output hurting Canadian oil upgraders CNNMoney: Exec: Up to 30% of U.S. shale industry could shut down with oil below $40 The Washington Times: EPA rules are meant to restrict shale drilling, fracking Oil & Gas Journal: Obama intends to reform tax provisions affecting oil, gas producers, Lew says Bloomberg: Observers see OPEC […]

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BPC Expert Briefing:The 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation

BPC Expert Briefing: The 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation February 27, 2015 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118   AGENDA On February 27th, BPC held an Expert Briefing on the 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation, which was hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. […]

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SF Chronicle: Boxer takes on GOP leader over water

By Carolyn Lochhead Wednesday, January 21, 2015 WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer, a self-described Brooklyn street fighter, took a swing Wednesday at House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield over water, saying she told the Republican, “Don’t threaten me.” Her famous scrappiness was on full display during a meeting with California reporters, with the retiring […]

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ACWA eNews for January 21, 2015
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ACWA eNews for January 21, 2015

ACWA eNews for Jan. 21, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view on the ACWA website.   Water Commission Discusses Allocation Process for Proposition 1 Water Storage Funding Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 01/21/2015 – 4:03pm California Water Commission members got an update Wednesday […]

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