Category: Environment

  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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Reminder: attend Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Bay Area Feb.14 Meeting in Novato

ART Bay Area February 14 Regional Working Group Meeting in Novato          When Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PST Add to Calendar Where Novato City Hall 901 Sherman Avenue Novato, CA 94956 Driving Directions Want to carpool to the workshop? Check out  this form to coordinate rides. There is […]

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  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 5, 2018
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Bay Area Climate News from CRI – FEB 2018

BAY AREA CLIMATE NEWS FROM CRI February 2018  THE BIG PICTURE Bay Area Climate Lawsuits v. Fossil Fuel Companies  Climate Liability News (!) reports on lawsuits by Marin, San Mateo, Oakland and San Francisco against Chevon, Exxon, etc. See Marin County’s 111-page filing alleging public nuisance, liability, and negligence. Exxon is beginning the fight back, claiming if the climate threat is real, […]

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StreetsBlog: Caltrans Releases Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Bay Area

Caltrans Releases Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Bay Area ·         By Melanie Curry ·         Jan 2, 2018 ·           https://cal.streetsblog.org/2018/01/02/caltrans-releases-climate-change-vulnerability-assessment-for-bay-area/          Map shows Bay Area highways and bridges (in red) vulnerable to a relatively low estimated 1.5-foot sea level rise. From Caltrans Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Map Caltrans just released its first report on the vulnerability of the state highway […]

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  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 4, 2017
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Adapting to Rising Tides Bay Area: Resilience Goals Feedback due 12/7

  Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Bay Area   Greetings ART Bay Area Regional Working Group (RWG),   We are collecting feedback on the draft project resilience goals that we discussed at the November 8th RWG meeting.   Resilience Goals: Feedback due to 12/7   On November 8th, RWG members recommended specific ways to expand […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 22, 2017
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BPC White Paper: Expedited Permitting for Shoreline Restoration/Resiliency Projects

In 2016, BPC’s Sustainable Waterfronts Committee started an effort to develop a draft white paper with the objective of facilitating a constructive dialogue amongst key regulatory agencies and other key interest groups to improve the timeliness and effectiveness of permitting for shoreline resiliency projects around San Francisco Bay. BPC is pleased to announce the release of the paper […]

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  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 17, 2017
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Adapting to Rising Tides Bay Area: Regional Working Group Meeting #2 Recap & Next Steps

    Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Bay Area   Greetings Regional ART Bay Area Regional Working Group (RWG),   Many thanks to those of you who were able to join us for a lively meeting and discussion in San Carlos last Wednesday. The meeting provided an opportunity for the working group to give feedback […]

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  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 27, 2017
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The Bulletin – San Francisco Bay Joint Venture – September 26, 2017

                      THE BULLETIN                      timely news from the SFBJV      September 26, 2017            Spotlight on Upcoming Regional Events October 7 BAY DAY Join Save The Bay and other partners, supporters and community members for a day of events where you will ignite your love […]

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Water Hyacinth Treatments for September 25 Though September 28, 2017

  FLOATING AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM   Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways   Water Hyacinth, Spongeplant and Water Primrose   Treatments for September 25 thru September 28, 2017     Snodgrass Slough   June 29,2017 July 11, 2017 July 19, 2017   The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) recently […]

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  • Environment
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 19, 2017
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State of the Estuary Conference: Last Day to Register with the Early-Bird Rate

  The 13th Biennial State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference showcases the latest information about the estuary’s changing watersheds, impacts from major stressors, recovery programs for species and habitats, and emerging challenges.  The conference will be held at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland on October 10-11, 2017.  Check out the conference web site to […]

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