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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 29, 2014
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From SAMCEDA: Decisions, Family Fun & Annual Meeting

APRIL 29   SAMCEDA’s 62nd Annual Meeting Register Now! June 12, 2014 11:30 AM – 2 PM Foster City Crowne Plaza 1221 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404 For Sponsorship opportunities or individual ticket sales, please contact Amanda Borsum at aborsum@samceda.org or 650-413-5600 or register on our website, www.samceda.org   Are You Attending The 2014 Decision Makers Conference? Don’t […]

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  • onApril 29, 2014
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Today’s California Drought-Related News

Capitol Public Radio: Food Banks Feeling the Drought The Packer: California drought order leaves citrus uncertain Salon: California’s record drought just got a lot more serious  NBC Bay Area: San Francisco’s Sutro Reservoir Gets Seismic Safety Upgrades Turlock City News: Cannella to Support Water Bond Proposals, Despite Defeat of Bill Reuters: Soft delta soil could […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 28, 2014
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SF Chronicle Coverage of Friday’s Hamilton Airfield Levee Breach

Marin County wetlands rise again in Hamilton airfield restoration Peter Fimrite “A cheer went up as salt water from San Pablo Bay poured through a breached levee Friday and flooded old, abandoned Hamilton Field in Novato, a landmark moment in the effort to restore Bay Area marshland habitat. The levee breach was the last, biggest step […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 28, 2014
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From the New York Times: “A Consensus in Washington, but No Action”

An article on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, related to the Water Resources Development Act.   “WASHINGTON — The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project has friends in all the right places. Republicans and Democrats from Georgia’s often divided congressional delegation agree that it is essential and overdue. The Senate and House have separately approved it. President […]

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  • onApril 28, 2014
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Port of Redwood City Currents, April 2014

          www.redwoodcityport.com                                                      April 25, 2014   Our News…. Rep. Jackie Speier Highlights Port Wharf Opening & Dedication Opening Day of South Bay Sailing May 3 Features […]

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  • onApril 28, 2014
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From ACWA: Governor Issues New Executive Order on Drought Response

April 25, 2014 Governor Issues New Executive Order on Drought Response  ACWA Continues to Support Heightened Water Conservation by Member Agencies Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order today to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their water conservation efforts. The […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 25, 2014
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Port of Oakland’s Spring 2014 edition of Currents

The Port of Oakland has released the latest edition of their newsletter, Currents. Read it here! In this issue: Port Hires Maritime Industry Leader Port Enters Ballpark Talks MSC Altair – One of World’s Largest Ships Calls Oakland Oakland Global – Negotiations Underway – Phase 2 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame Inducts Port’s Aviation […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 25, 2014
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US Coast Guard Seeks Applications for Membership on Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice stating that the US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC).  Applications must be received by 9 June.  79 Fed. Reg. 23003  (April 25, 2014).

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 24, 2014
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Today’s Chronicle Article on the Future of Piers 30-32 Relevant to Discussion at upcoming Decision Makers Conference

Warriors’ new arena plan leaves future of Piers 30-32 hanging John Coté and Heather Knight “There are 13 acres of prime waterfront real estate in San Francisco – a peninsula city with a searing demand for housing – that may never be more than a casting spot for casual fishermen and a parking lot with […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 24, 2014
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Richmond Standard: An Earth Day groundbreaking for Breuner Marsh restoration project

An Earth Day groundbreaking for Breuner Marsh restoration project Richmond Standard  April 22, 2014 by Mike Aldax “A groundbreaking ceremony for the three-year-long restoration of the 164-acre Breuner Marsh – a gorgeous coastal area just south of Point Pinole Regional Shoreline – took place under blue skies and on Earth Day Tuesday. After decades of resisting commercial […]

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