www.sfei.org Institute’s Historical Ecology featured in the New York Times Robin Grossinger in the field, helping to pioneer new ways of seeing the potential in a natural landscape through a vision of its past. Photo by Ruth Askevold New York (January 26, 2016) – In today’s New York Times, the San Francisco Estuary Institute and its scientists […]
Continue ReadingLand Use News from Wendel Rosen Oakland Proposed Developer Fees Summary January 25, 2016 Unlike most large Bay Area cities, Oakland has not charged development impact fees to pay for affordable housing, but that is likely to change soon. The ramifications of a proposal to impose fees on new residential and commercial development in Oakland […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Port of Oakland sees upside in losing giant tenant — To hear Port of Oakland officials tell it, losing terminals operator Ports America — a major tenant — is a blessing in disguise that will create a leaner, meaner seaport. But some maritime experts say the fallout could hurt the port, a […]
Continue ReadingClick here to access the Supplemental Agenda for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners’ Meeting on January 28, 2016 Supplemental Agenda.
Continue ReadingBCDC posted on its website (http://www.bcdc.ca.gov) the commission meeting notice, information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission at http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/2016/0204Agenda.html You may also find information about BCDC Commission meetings at any time at http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/cm_mtng.shtml If you have questions or concerns about BCDC activities, please call BCDC’s office at (415) 352-3600 or e-mail us at info@bcdc.ca.gov.
Continue ReadingThe Ninth International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments will take place January 9-12, 2017. We are pleased to be returning to the historic and exciting city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The venue will again be the comfortable and spacious Sheraton New Orleans. Conference Sponsorship. The Conference is now accepting Sponsors. Sponsors that […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 13, 2016 Clean Air community meeting open to all! The Bay Area Air Quality Management District will host six public meetings — including one here in West County — in the next few weeks to get feedback from residents and share information about its 2016 Clean Air Plan and Regional Climate Protection Strategy (RCPS). […]
Continue ReadingPlease do not respond to the Port Courier. Inquiries may be addressed to: Irene Sudderth at (510) 627-1379 or email portofoaklandintern@portoakland.com Dear Local Business Partner: We are pleased to announce recruitment for the 2016 Summer College Internship Program. We are currently recruiting college and graduate level students through a competitive selection process. Up to […]
Continue ReadingTesoro Launches Plan to Support Development of Renewable Biocrude for MTZ Refinery To learn more, read Reuter’s story on the partnership by clicking here. Also, a fact sheet is available by Tesoro highlighting the process and benefits of renewable biocrude. Access the fact sheet by clicking here.
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Port Commission Elects New Officers First time two African-Americans hold offices’ of President and Vice President in Port’s 152-year history San Francisco, CA – Wednesday, January 20, 2016 – Last week, the San Francisco Port Commission held elections of new officers. Commissioner Willie Adams, who served as the vice president in […]
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