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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 30, 2014
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Oakland FY15 Soliciation (Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Channel Maintenance Dredging Project) Posted to the Federal Business Opportunities Website

The Oakland FY15 Soliciation (Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Channel Maintenance Dredging Project) has been posted to the Federal Business Opportunities Website. Click here to view.    

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 30, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for September 30, 2014

Fox 40 Sacramento: Water Year 2014 Ends Tomorrow as One of the Driest Ever Los Angeles Times: California drought and climate warming: Studies find no clear link San Jose Mercury News: Study: California drought linked to greenhouse gases, climate change RT: California drought may leave entire communities with no water in 2 months Stanford News: Causes of California drought linked […]

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  • onSeptember 30, 2014
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The Pacific Current for September 2014 – New Speakers Announced for 11/6 Seminar, APP Executive Committee Addition, Port News

The Pacific Current  September 30, 2014 Register today to join us in San Diego, California for our Fly-in Fly-out Seminar, “Land Use at Pacific Ports: Balancing Trade, Industrial, and Community Needs,” on Thursday, November 6th.   Be sure to act soon! Early registration ends October 16.See below for new information on guest speakers and additional event details. […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 29, 2014
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ACWA Informational Materials on the 2014 Water Bond – Proposition 1

The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has prepared a compliation of informational materials on the 2014 Water Bond – Proposition 1. Please find links to these informational materials below: What’s in 2014 Water Bond Proposition 1 – Infographic  2014 Water Bond Toolkit Fact Sheet  List of Proposition 1 Supporters

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  • onSeptember 29, 2014
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on the National Freight Transportation Strategy

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on the national freight transportation strategy. The report recommends that Congress should consider clarifying the purpose of the primary freight network and revise the current mileage limit requirements. It also recommends that the Department of Transportation (DOT) clarify the federal role for mitigating local freight-related congestion. (Excerpt […]

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News and Notes from Navy League National President

News and Notes from National President James H. Offutt     September 2014   In this issue: ■ Navy Reserve Centennial ■ Board of Directors Meeting program updates ■ Navy League website update ■ Adopted Ships & Units ■ Council Resources changes name & location ■ Best Practices – Sharing our successes   Dear Fellow Navy […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 29, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for September 29, 2014

Associated Press: California’s water agencies look to budget water Associated Press: California’s Crop Harvest Much Smaller Than Usual Weather Notebook: California wildfires threaten more water woes in drought-stricken state San Francisco Examiner: Water conservation very likely in 2015 The Modesto Bee: Farm Beat: Meeting will explore water conservation Ukiah Daily Journal: California Focus: Ground water rules: too late and far too […]

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  • onSeptember 29, 2014
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Transportation News for September 29, 2014

Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate Ferry strike forces thousands to find another way to work  San Francisco Chronicle: Golden Gate Transit bus service hobbled amid ferry strike  San Francisco Chronicle: Caltrans orders Bay Bridge anchor rods checked for rust  San Francisco Chronicle: Bay Bridge officials concerned about rod corrosion  Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: Here’s a better high-speed rail plan […]

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  • onSeptember 29, 2014
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Energy News for September 29, 2014

The Washington Post: Opinion: Lifting crude exports ban would preserve U.S. oil boom Platts: White House considering raising proposed 2014 biodiesel mandate, API says USA Today: Federal judge rejects bid to block BLM oil, gas leases issuance in Nev.

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