ACWA eNews for Feb. 11, 2015 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. PPIC Addresses State Water Challenges in New Multi-Topic Policy Paper Series Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 02/11/2015 – 12:22pm California will need to address several key water policy areas to secure a safe […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: Appeals court rejects challenges to fish hatcheries’ impact NBC News: States Dangle Water to Tempt California Dairy Farmers Santa Clarita Valley Signal: The best fix for farmers’ water problems San Jose Mercury News: A tale of two droughts: Northern vs. Southern California Energy Collective: What A Down Under Drought Can Teach California About Water CNBC: Why California’s dairy cows […]
Continue ReadingNewly-elected council member sets goals and priorities San Jose Mercury News SF launches vehicle training program to improve safety on streets San Francisco Examiner Man-made climate change may need man-made remedies, science panel says Los Angeles Times High-speed rail foes argue state environmental law applies Daily Republic Bay Area Commute Times Improve KSRO POLITICO Morning […]
Continue ReadingThe Hill: Most Americans support oil exports to U.S. trading partners, poll finds CNN Money: Report: North American shale revolution could end OPEC pricing power Fuel Fix: IEA: North American spending cuts, rig count drop could drive oil recovery Bloomberg: Alberta in talks with Alaska on oil sands crude pipeline, official says Reuters: EIA: Daily U.S. shale oil output to […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact: Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615, psoeth@usbr.gov For Immediate Release: Feb. 10, 2015 Reclamation’s Proposed Drought Response Program Evaluation Criteria is Open for Public Comment WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on its draft Drought Response Program evaluation criteria. This new program, based on its existing drought authorities, will provide […]
Continue Reading“California’s Future” from the Public Policy Institute of California California is forging ahead with major reforms on many fronts, including health care, corrections, and K–12 education. But it still faces a wide array of challenges, from housing costs, to climate change and water management, to higher education funding. Policymakers—including California’s voters—need more and better information […]
Continue ReadingClick here to view the 2015 Hearing/Pre-hearing Schedule for the Senate Budget Subcommittee #2.
Continue ReadingThe California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development CEQA Year in Review 2014 In 2014, courts, regulators and public agencies continued to struggle with the relationship between CEQA and California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Courts of appeal held that San Diego County’s regional transportation plan, […]
Continue ReadingAlternatives to California gas tax are on table San Francisco Chronicle AM Alert: Senate Democrats unveil legislation to fight climate change Sacramento Bee Sacramento considering half-cent county transportation sales tax Sacramento Bee POLITICO Morning Transportation ON TAP FOR TODAY: Sen. Deb Fischer holds her second hearing of the year as chairwoman of the Senate Commerce […]
Continue ReadingThe Hill: BOEM disregards economic benefits of expanding offshore leasing, Gerard says The Wall Street Journal: Investors focus on producers’ plans for surviving oil at $50 Reuters: IEA: U.S. to lead global oil supply growth until 2020 The Hill: House panel leaders unveil policy framework for energy Bloomberg Businessweek: Shale producers to benefit from potential oil-price recovery, exec says Reuters: EIA: […]
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