TheSan Francisco Chronicle editorialized in favor of CEQA reform. The SF Chronicle editorial (see full editorial below) called for reform of CEQA, noting it can be manipulated and abused for reasons that have nothing to do with the environment. Full SF Chronicle Editorial: “Antiabortion group exploiting environmental law to halt clinic” April 13, 2015 Of all the well-documented […]
Continue ReadingThe House Appropriations Committee released the draft bill for Energy and Water Appropriations. The Subcommittee markup will take place tomorrow. At this point, we do not know how much money is going to O&M Navigation. The Bill provides $5.6 Billion for the Corps, of which $2.4 Billion is for all navigation investigations, construction and Operations […]
Continue ReadingBegin the Application Process Now for Funding for Recycled Water Projects The State Water Board is calling on all agencies developing recycled water projects to reach out and begin the application Proposition 1 (2014 Water Bond) funds as soon as possible. Funding available for recycled water projects Given the dire drought situation in […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Huge California Water Supplier Plans to Reduce Deliveries San Francisco Chronicle: Higher water rates on tap as utilities cover losses from drought Los Angeles Times: Decision in San Juan Capistrano case may set water rate precedent New York Times: California’s Cycles of Drought The Sonoma State Star: Realities of the California drought U.S. News & World Report: Climate Change […]
Continue ReadingUtility Dive: NRDC: Low-income Americans will benefit most from Clean Power Plan E&E: Grim forecast for energy demand as ‘secular stagnation’ sets in The Hill: EPA blasts GOP’s bill to change climate rule CNBC: Oil rises on expected dip in US output Platts: Definitely not curbing our enthusiasm for US oil policy Bloomberg: Obama Sets Rules for Offshore Oil Wells Five Years […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Ontario to join California carbon market to fight global warming San Francisco Chronicle: Drought impact: Higher water rates on tap Oakland Tribune: Bay Area street paving scores released Marin Independent Journal: Marin officials approve new bus service agreement with Golden Gate Transit San Francisco Examiner: Bay Area roads no better no worse in 2014, report says CBS […]
Continue ReadingCongressman Garamendi has posted an article on his website about his participation at BPC’s 2015 Decision Makers Conference. Click here to read the article on Congressman Garamendi’s website.
Continue ReadingThe California State Lands Commission will be holding a meeting on April 23, 2015 at 1 PM in San Francisco. To view the agenda, please visit: http://www.slc.ca.gov/Meeting_Summaries/04-23-15/Agenda.htm
Continue ReadingPort of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners will be holding a meeting on April 23, 2015. Click here to access the agenda, or visit the Port’s website at: http://www.portofoakland.com/about/legistar.aspx
Continue ReadingClick here to view the Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposed Non-Regulatory Amendments To Administratively Update Chapter 1: “Introduction”, Chapter 5 “Plans And Policies”, And Chapter 6 “Monitoring And Assessment” By Incorporating Updated Information, Tables And Figures Of The Water Quality Control Plan For The Los Angeles Region. Comment Deadline is May 10, 2015 by 12 […]
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