In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Port of Oakland (Port) is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the potential widening of Oakland’s turning basins. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Port, is performing a feasibility study to improve the efficiency of vessels entering and […]
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The June 2 meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and virtually. Participants are welcome to attend and will be able to fully participate in either mode. Meeting start time is 1:00 PM. Find the agenda and meeting details here.
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We are thrilled to join other ports in celebrating Maritime Month across our nation. This is a special time for ports as it is an opportunity to reflect on our history and look forward to our future. In 1933, Congress established National Maritime Day, which is celebrated annually on May 22. This year marks the […]
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Check out the second episode of our new podcast -Dockside “Caring about oil spills, what you need to know” in collaboration with the California Coastal Commission and San Francisco Estuary Partnership. Join us to explore some important information about oil spills in our State and what we need to know.
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Please click here to access the slides and agenda for WETA’s May 19th Board of Directors Meeting.
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Water Efficiency Legislation Introduced in Senate As unrelenting drought conditions in the western U.S. continue and predictions of an unprecedented third year of La Nina conditions, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representative Jerry McNerney (D-CA) introduced the Water Efficiency, Conservation and Sustainability Act. Under the bill, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) would provide federal assistance to […]
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Senate Subcommittee Kicks Off FY 23 Spending Proposal Hearing This past week, Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Energy and Water convened to review the Biden funding request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). Testifying before Chairman Dianne Feinstein and her subcommittee members were Mike Connor, Assistant […]
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The California coast offers significant potential for offshore wind development that can help the state reach its renewable energy goals. Developers of wind energy projects located off the California coast will face a number of regulatory challenges, including extensive environmental review, federal and state permitting, and interconnection to the electric grid. Read More Here
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