October 2014 The past few months have been eventful months for our Association. In October our Delegates travelled to Paris, France for the fall meetings. We were warmly welcomed in the building of Union des Ports de France and Port de Paris hosted lunch after the Council meeting on board of the ‘Cercle de […]
Continue ReadingUS Outlook Report: The Glass Half-Full Economy Coming on the heels of an October FOMC statement that emphasized the glass half-full view of the labor market recovery over the past year, the advance estimate of U.S. GDP for the third quarter provided a similar view of recent U.S. economic growth. Consumer confidence is soaring, despite […]
Continue ReadingDredging News Onlinel: US: officials concerned about Passaic dredging
Continue ReadingOil & Gas Journal: API: Consumers saved up to $248B in 2013 thanks to fracking, horizontal drilling Bloomberg Businessweek: U.S. shale boom transforming global oil flow amid Middle East conflict Bloomberg Businessweek: EIA: Crude exports’ impact on gas prices would depend on global oil prices
Continue ReadingAssocicated Press: California eyes $500 billion in water spending Reuters: Californians will pay more for water, must still conserve: officials Los Angeles Times: 200 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become KCRA Sacramento: Sacramento region cuts water consumption by nearly 20% NBC Bay Area: Proposition 1 Aims to Revitalize California Water System Cattle Network: Drought wars: Calif. drought vs. […]
Continue ReadingNews and Notes from National President James H. Offutt October 2014 In this issue: ■ Board of Directors Program Updates ■ A Call for Feel-Good News ■ Website Redesign ■ Navy Day – Oct. 27 ■ Member Change of Address ■ Marketing Materials ■ Advertising Opportunity ■ Best Practices – Sharing our Successes […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact: Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615 For Immediate Release: Oct. 30, 2014 Authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects WaterSMART Funding Opportunity Now Available Washington, D.C. – The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking applications from congressionally authorized sponsors of Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects for cost-shared funding to plan, […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (2). The agenda for the November 12, 2014 Board Meeting is now available at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sanfranciscobay/board_info/agenda.shtml
Continue ReadingKQED Science: Why California’s Largest Estuary No Longer Works for Wildlife Mother Jones: These Maps of California’s Water Shortage Are Terrifying Sierra Sun Times: California Nut Yields May Be Reduced By Drought Central Valley Business Times: Report reveals dramatic changes to Delta ecosystem 89.3 KPCC: ‘Pervasive’ amounts of radioactive material found in LA, Long Beach harbors
Continue ReadingPlatts: EPA draft emissions rules compliance would be impractical, API says Oil & Gas Journal: U.S. oil, gas M&A hit decade-high levels in Q3, report finds Bloomberg Businessweek: EIA: U.S. crude output hit highest level in 3 decades last week The Hill: Report: Increased LNG exports would drive U.S. economic growth, gas price hikes Fuel Fix: BLM releases assessment on […]
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