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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 25, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for June 25, 2015

Sacramento Bee: State water system stretched to limit, officials say Sacramento Bee: Some water agencies in California consider defying state cuts Los Angeles Times: Water conservation amid drought: Who made the grade? The Fresno Bee: Obama turns up dial on California drought aid Capital Public Radio News: Feds Give $150 Million To Help California With Drought San Francisco Chronicle: California drought: […]

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  • onJune 25, 2015
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Energy News for June 25, 2015

Fuel Fix: Shale drilling slowdown may continue a while, expert says San Antonio Express-News:Oil, gas industry to see slow recovery this year, analysts say The Hill: Final federal review begins for draft methane emissions rules The Hill: Bill delaying power plant emissions rule clears House Morning Consult: Resurrected Bill Would Grant Favored Tax Status to Renewable Industry CNBC: US oil […]

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News from Port of Redwood City – Update on Significant Dredging of Port’s Navigation Channel

                                           June 25, 2015    Update on Significant Dredging of Port’s Navigation Channel Phase two of the $12.8 million maintenance dredging at the Port of Redwood City’s Redwood Creek channel by the U.S. Army Corps […]

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  • onJune 25, 2015
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Transportation News for June 25, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: Uber, Lyft, others won’t solve San Francisco’s transit  Contra Costa Times: Bay Area housing crisis may cause NIMBY attitudes to wane  San Jose Mercury News: Roadshow: Is a higher mpg requirement a bad thing?  Marin Independent Journal: National park ferry service to Fort Baker worries Sausalito  San Francisco Examiner: SF supes committee, mayor reach budget deal  San […]

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SF Estuary Partnership & Friends of the SF Estuary Seek Award Nominations

The 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 […]

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Event Materials from CRI’s “Bay Area Water in Changing Climate” Event

Presentations, handouts and the participant list from the Climate Readiness Institute’s (CRI) “Bay Area Water in Changing Climate” event are now available on the CRI web site. The event also resulted in three action summaries based on participants’ input and a new handout on best websites for Bay Area drought and water information. You may access them […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 24, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for June 24, 2015

New York Times: Troubled Delta System Is California’s Water Battleground Sacramento Bee: Under new plan, Folsom Lake could be dangerously dry within months CBS News: Most California farmers ignoring water restrictions Capital Public Radio: Regulations Would Allow Removal Of Drought-Killed Trees San Diego Union-Tribune: Airport’s new water source is the air KQED: San Francisco Requires Water Recycling San Francisco Chronicle: Stockton judge […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 24, 2015
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Energy News for June 24, 2015

Forbes: Marginal producers to determine future of crude prices Christian Science Monitor: Obama draws criticism over climate change agenda The Hill: White House threatens to veto bills targeting EPA rules CNBC: Oil rises towards $65; glut easing Fuel Fix: Oil price recovery on the way, panel says, but pace will be slow Bloomberg: The Way Humans Get Electricity Is About to […]

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  • onJune 24, 2015
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Transportation News for June 24, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: New cracks found on Bay Bridge threaten safety  Contra Costa Times: Bay Bridge tower bolts could be replaced, engineer says  San Jose Mercury News; San Jose City Council gives green light to Uber and ride-hailing services  San Jose Mercury News: Roadshow: Golden Gate Bridge tolls to increase July 1  San Francisco Examiner: Muni Challenge ends, Mayor Lee […]

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