This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). Hi there all – Just a few reminders for the “Evaluation of the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) Beneficial Use in Ag Dominated Surface Waters” project. Tomorrow, Friday February 20, 2015, is the next stakeholder meeting from 9 a.m. to […]
Continue ReadingWashington, DC – The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), will hold a hearing next week to examine the fiscal year 2016 budget requests for the United States Coast Guard, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The Subcommittee hearing, entitled, “President’s Fiscal Year 2016 […]
Continue ReadingANNOUNCING AN A&WMA-GOLDEN WEST SECTION LUNCHEON MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 TOPIC: THE CLOCK IS TICKING ON NEW STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS AT INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES… GUEST SPEAKERS: Wendy Manley, Esq., Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP Charlie Wyatt, Senior Engineer, Trihydro Corporation Wendy Manley, Esq., Wendel Rose Black & Dean LLP. Wendy is […]
Continue ReadingABC7: Impact of West Coast shutdown could reach $20 billion after 10 days — “We have 73,000 people whose jobs rely on the Port of Oakland,” Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf said. San Jose Mercury News: Labor secretary: Fix West Coast port crisis or negotiate in White House’s shadow — Deadlocked West Coast dockworkers and a group […]
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: Oil exports would strengthen output, investment, jobs, exec says Industry Week: U.S. shale boom to continue over next 20 years, BP says Rigzone: Survey: Most oil, gas CEOs see more threats to their companies’ growth Oil & Gas Journal: NGL Energy Partners to expand Grand Mesa oil pipeline capacity POLITICO Morning Energy for 2/20/2015 By Darius Dixon, […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s 2015 Small Hydro Workshops are set to take place at 2 LOCATIONS! March 19 – SACRAMENTO ACWA Office, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814 March 20 – FRESNO 1274 W. Hedges Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 ONLINE REGISTRATION – Register Now! Attachments Workshop Information & Preliminary Agenda Registration Terms & Conditions Deadline to […]
Continue ReadingLodi News-Sentinel: State Water Resources Control Board requires more information from water rights holders eSan Joaquin: Water chief says ‘mistaken’ on environmental impacts Capital Public Radio: Residents, Farmers Describe Drought Impacts At Marathon State Water Resources Hearing Merced Sun-Star: Report: Central Valley leads nation in falling groundwater levels; crisis blamed on almonds and drought City Journal: The Scorching of California […]
Continue ReadingDouble-decker bus to be tested on routes in East Bay San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area’s riskiest on-ramps keep hearts racing San Francisco Chronicle Build required S.F. affordable housing here, Oakland mayor says San Francisco Chronicle Gas prices jump after Torrance refinery explosion Los Angeles Times POLITICO Morning Transportation for 2/20/2015 By Heather Caygle, with help […]
Continue ReadingOn February 13th, the Nature Conservancy’s California office released a white paper, “New Prospects for Financing Natural Infrastructure.” The principal author is Mark Zimring. The paper explores financing options for the “horizontal levee,” an innovative concept to protect San Francisco Bay from sea level rise and address other threats while providing multiple benefits, in part […]
Continue ReadingThe Coast Guard needs your help now. As you know, the Department of Homeland Security has been on a continuing resolution since October, and its current funding runs out Feb. 27. Coast Guard active-duty personnel will continue working without pay during the lapse to ensure our safety on the sea, protection from threats […]
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