PIANC WG 130 has published a report “Anti-Sedimentation System for Marinas and Yacht Harbours”. The report was released on September 1, 2015. You can view a press release regarding the publication here.
Continue ReadingThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the following response to last week’s injunction of the WOTUS Rule in 13 states: CWR LITIGATION STATEMENT The Clean Water Rule is fundamental to protecting and restoring the nation’s water resources that are vital for our health, environment, and economy. EPA and the Department of the Army have been […]
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal: Federal Judge Blocks New Obama Administration Water Rule EPA says injunction only applies in 13 states that had sued to challenge the new regulation By AMY HARDER and BRENT KENDALL Updated Aug. 27, 2015 8:30 p.m. ET A federal judge on Thursday blocked an Obama administration rule, set to go into effect Friday, that seeks to put […]
Continue ReadingToday the CEQA Working Group delivered a letter opposing SB 32 (D-Pavley). The concern of the 32 groups that signed on to the letter are summed up in the passage below: “To be clear, the CEQA Working Group is not opposed to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, we have grave concerns […]
Continue ReadingBay Planning Coalition has submitted a letter to the San Francisco District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to register its support for the proposed Redwood City Harbor Deepening Project, and for the beneficial reuse of associated dredged material. Port of Redwood City’s proposal is critically important to maintain and improve navigability of Redwood Harbor’s […]
Continue ReadingBCDC has posted on its website the commission meeting notice, information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission. Attached here is the BCDC Commission Meeting Notice for the September 3, 2015 meeting, and further information adn materials can be accessed at the following link: http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/2015/0821Supplemental.html You may also find information about BCDC Commission […]
Continue ReadingThese deadlines came in since our last Bulletin went out and have tight deadlines! Upcoming Events and Deadlines we think you may want to know about! On September 2nd we are partnering with Ethan Rotman of iSpeakEASY to offer two presentation skills workshops specifically tailored for presenters who need to convey complex technical or scientific […]
Continue ReadingDredging News Online: Redwood City Harbour – Maintenance Dredging – Solicitation Dredging News Online: West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging 2016 – Sources Sought
Continue ReadingACWA State Legislative Alert Aug. 19, 2015 Proposal for New Statewide Tax on Water Bills Could Emerge in Final Weeks of Session Letters, Calls Will Be Needed to Oppose Last-Minute Legislation on Public Goods Charge As the Legislature returns from recess for the final weeks of the session, there are signs that a proposed […]
Continue ReadingThe Long Term Management Strategy (LTMS) Management Committee Meeting on August 21, 2015 will hold its public session at 11:00 am. Please disregard previous versions of the agenda that state 9:30 am. You can access the correct draft agenda by clicking here.
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