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California Water and Drought News for September 2, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Unintended consequences of conserving water: leaky pipes, less revenue, bad odors Associated Press: Flows cut at Folsom Lake to conserve Sacramento water supply McClatchy Washington Bureau: In drought-stricken California, the drops that divide farmers and tribes Water Deeply: Drought Puts California Water Rights in Crosshairs for Reform Bloomberg: Warm Winter Looms for U.S. as El Nino Builds […]

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Public Comment Period Open for Tentative Order to Update Phillips 66 SF Refinery’s WDRs

This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (2). The 30-day public comment period is open for a tentative order that will update the Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery’s Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs).  The tentative order will rescind and supersede outdated WDRs, update ownership information, update maintenance […]

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Energy News for September 2, 2015

FuelFix.com: Crude exports won’t prompt gasoline price hike, EIA report finds The Associated Press: Texas earthquakes unlikely to be caused by energy drilling, state regulator finds Forbes: Obama should recognize Alaskans’ support for Arctic development Bloomberg: Report: Lifting sanctions on Iran could drive oil output decline in Americas SNL Financial: Experts: Groups could race to challenge CPP upon rule issuance

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Request for Proposals for Port of Oakland Educational Programs at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park

The Port of Oakland is calling for proposals for the Educational Programs at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (RFP No. 15-16/01). The RFP process is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified Respondent to provide educational outreach and teaching services for the Port at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (“MHSP”).  The Port is seeking a Naturalist to run […]

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California Water and Drought News for September 1, 2015

Associated Press: Wells run dry in small Central California town amid historic drought Associated Press: California plans taking land for huge water tunnels Sacramento Bee: Feds reduce flows out of Folsom Lake to conserve Sacramento region’s water supply Los Angeles Times: Water and Power: A new sign of El Niño’s power Los Angeles Times: Essential California: The downside of conserving […]

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Register for CalDesal’s 4th Annual Conference in October!

4th Annual CalDesal Conference / Register Today! Thank you to our Sponsors! Keynote   Cocktail Reception Silver Exhibitor Click here to sponsor! Dates: October 1-2, 2015 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport 222 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, California $99 Single/Double rate per night  We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate if you […]

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September 15, 2015 Deadline for WODCON XXI’s Call for Papers

September 15, 2015 is the “Call for Papers” deadline for WODCON XXI. In June of 2016, WEDA will host the World Dredging Congress (WODCON), the only worldwide conference dedicated exclusively to dredging and maritime construction. This monumental event only occurs in the Western Hemisphere every 9 years, so don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your technical paper to a world audience. WODCON XXI will be held at […]

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Energy News for September 1, 2015

The Hill: API finds fault with final review of federal ozone rule EENews: Alaska Native leaders maintain support for oil, gas despite protests Forbes: Oil, gas industry could encounter pivotal market moves next month FuelFix.com: EIA lowers oil output estimates for first half of 2015 Bloomberg: Walking rigs transform US shale sector with improved efficiency Bloomberg: Alaska leaders call for preserving […]

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Agenda for DMMO Meeting Today, September 2, 2015

DMMO will be holding a meeting today, September 2, 2015. Please click here to view the agenda. For changes to this agenda, please review the DMMO web page here. NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC).  The address is 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 10600, San […]

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