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Weiss Associates’ Anja Verce Presenting at the Battelle 2016 Conference

    Weiss Associates’ Anja Verce will present at the Battelle 2016 Conference in Monterey May 2016     Anja Verce, Environmental Project Engineer at Weiss Associates, presents:“Does Methane Produced through Enhanced In Situ Bioremediation Pose a Vapor Intrusion Risk” at Battelle’s Tenth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds in Palm Springs, California on Wednesday May 25, 2016 (between 4:00 […]

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Pacific Maritime Magazine Online News for May 13, 2016

FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Propulsion Options for Better Steering and Fuel Efficiency By Peter Marsh The last year has seen continued development of propulsion systems to meet the needs of operators of specialized vessels like harbor and escort tugs, ferries and fireboats. These […]

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Proposed Emergency Rulemaking and Emergency Regulation Digest

   This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board The Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking and the Emergency Regulation Digest for the Proposed Emergency Regulation that will be considered by the State Water Board at its May 18, 2016 meeting have been posted online at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/emergency_mandatory_regulations.shtml. The These documents follow the proposed text of […]

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Energy News for May 13, 2016

Morning Consult: EPA Releases Landmark Methane Regulations for New Oil and Gas Sources Washington Examiner: GOP Blasts EPA Rules Targeting Fracking The Hill: Oil Lobby: Methane Rules Could Increase Emissions Wall Street Journal: Shell Shuts Well After About 2,100 Barrels of Crude Leak Into Gulf of Mexico Associated Press: Oil, Gas Industry Challenges Efforts to Protect Western Bird Wall Street […]

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California Water and Drought News for May 13, 2016

Sacramento Bee: California irrigation-drainage disputes targeted in new bill Associated Press: Senate Approves $37.5B Measure to Fund Energy, Water ABC10.com: Sierra snowmelt peaking earlier San Bernardino County Sun: San Bernardino, Highland water districts announce new wastewater treatment plant community center Union Democrat: Lake McClure 50 percent full five months after record low Ely Daily Times: Drought causing challenges in agriculture, though […]

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Transportation News for May 13, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: Panel OKs $15 million plan to keep Bay Bridge rods from failing San Francisco Chronicle: Just as you suspected: Carpool cheating is rampant, study shows San Francisco Chronicle: BART directors OK extending contracts with unions Mercury News: Roadshow: BART to San Jose will require a Bayfair transfer Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate Ferry will get $2 million […]

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Delta eNews for May 12, 2016

Click here to read Delta eNews for May 12, 2016. This issue includes: California EcoRestore posts fact sheet Delta Independent Science Board meeting is May 12 CVFPB workshop focuses on the San Joaquin River Basin-wide Feasibility Study Delta Protection Commission meeting is May 19 in Isleton Floodplain Management Assoc. luncheon meeting is May 19 Clarksburg Community Action Planning […]

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Measure AA Supported by Environmental Groups and Industry

Richmond Standard: Measure AA supported by both environmental groups and industry Lewis, who spoke Friday to a crowd of 200 at the Bay Planning Coalition’s annual Spring Summit on a panel entitled, “Can We Dig Ourselves Out of What’s Coming? Dredging, Beneficial Reuse, and Measure AA,” said the list of Measure AA supporters is long and includes not only residents but also Gov. Jerry Brown, […]

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Public Meeting and Opportunity to Comment on State Thermal Plan for Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

   This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Click here to view the Notice of Public Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment on Concurrence with the Central Valley Regional Quality Control Board’s Order Granting and Exception to the State Thermal Plan for the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Public Meeting is scheduled […]

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