Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to submit your abstract for participating in Ninth International Conference on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (PIANC- COPEDEC IX). PIANC-COPEDEC IX will be held on October 16-21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will cover the following topics: 1. Port Engineering 2. Port Planning […]
Continue ReadingTHE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV July 1, 2015 South Bay Salt Pond (SBSP) Project is developing plans for its second phase of restoration and public access projects. The SBSP project has been busy developing plans for Phase 2 of the largest tidal wetland restoration project on […]
Continue ReadingJune 2015 Newsletter Volume 33 Upcoming Events and Meetings More events, including volunteer restoration opportunities, are listed on the Events and Meetings section of the project web site. Meetings Joint Stakeholder Forum & Working Groups Meeting Tuesday, August 4 Walking Tour: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Ponds R5/S5, Menlo Park (tour details to come!) Meeting: 3:00-5:00 […]
Continue ReadingThe San Francisco Estuary Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals for the Jean Auer Environmental Award. The award is given in memory of Jean Auer, a beloved Bay Area environmentalist whose groundbreaking efforts were directed particularly at improving water management in California. The award will be presented at the twelfth biennial State of the Estuary […]
Continue ReadingFree San Francisco Symphony Concert at the Port The Port of San Francisco, the Exploratorium and the San Francisco Symphony are pleased to announce a free public concert at noon on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Cruise Terminal Plaza at Pier 27. The Symphony’s annual Free Summer Community Concert featuring guest artist Bryce Dessner, will be […]
Continue ReadingThe final letter that was sent to CARB/CAPCOA regarding the proposed changes to AB 2588, the Air Toxic Hotspots Program, on June 26, 2015. Over 100 organizations throughout the state, including the Bay Planning Coalition, signed on to the letter. Please click here to read the letter. The ARB Board meeting to consider approval of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Port of Oakland will be holding a Special Meeting of the Board on July 2, 2015. Please click here to view the agenda. Please note there are no items scheduled for Open Session.
Continue ReadingClean Water Rule The Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers promulgated a final rule defining the waters of the United States for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also referred to as the Clean Water Act. The rule enters into effect on 28 August. 80 Fed. Reg. 37053
Continue ReadingRegistration is now open for Dredging 2015, which will be held October 19-22, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Click here to check out the TECHNICAL PROGRAM GRID, REGISTER, and reserve your hotel room. Earn up to 24 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)! The conference will feature more than 140 track presentations covering the latest developments […]
Continue ReadingControversial Port Performance Measure Moves Through Committee Published on politicopro.com, by Jennifer Scholtes The Senate Commerce Committee approved its port performance bill today, to the chagrin of labor groups and some lawmakers who worry the legislation will set the stage for improper federal intervention in collective bargaining. A contingent of Republican senators, led by Chairman John […]
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