Chevron Richmond shares plans for a newer, safer, cleaner refinery during Telephone Town Hall Richmond residents had a chance to learn more about the proposed Refinery Modernization Project during Chevron Richmond’s second-ever telephone town hall held last week. Nearly 4,100 residents participated in the telephone town hall concerning the $1 billion-dollar investment to create […]
Continue ReadingPlease click here to view information about emerging investment strategies for the future of IRWM in California. The strategies were derived from stakeholder input at the 10 strategic plan workshops in 2013. For more information about the strategic plan development effort, please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/irwm/stratplan/
Continue ReadingApril 7, 2014 ACWA Releases Recommendations to Improve Groundwater Management in California Legislative, administrative changes identified to address overdraft, achieve sustainability The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today issued a suite of far-reaching recommendations for improving management of groundwater basins throughout California. The recommendations, developed by a special task force and approved by […]
Continue ReadingThe latest edition of the IEP Newsletter is now available: http://www.water.ca.gov/iep/newsletters/2012/IEP_Vol26_4_2014.pdf (Editors: Gonzalo Castillo, Matthew Dekar, Joseph Kirsch, Lori Smith, and Zachary Jackson). Reminder: The article submission deadline for the spring edition of the IEP Newsletter is rapidly approaching! If you would like to access a copy of the most recent IEP newsletter or past […]
Continue ReadingGolden Gate ferry’s massive M.S. San Francisco getting $20 million upgrade By Mark PradoMarin Independent Journal Sometime this year Marin ferry riders will essentially have a new boat plying the bay’s waters. The 715-passenger M.S. San Francisco is currently in a shipyard near San Diego undergoing a $20 million renovation. “It’s a complete rebuild of […]
Continue ReadingCONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Taxes: Senate Finance Reports Tax Extenders Bill; House To Pursue Own Version Intellectual Property: House Judiciary Subcommittee Focuses On Copyright Act Revision Health: House Subcommittee Assesses Generic Drug Labeling Technology: House Subcommittee Examines Web Freedom Education: House Education Hearing Focuses on Needs Of College Students Natural Disasters: House Transportation Subcommittee Holds […]
Continue ReadingThe US Coast Guard has established an official blog entitled Maritime Commons. It is focused on communicating with the maritime industry. Interested parties may either check the blog at their convenience or add it to their RSS feed.
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Bay Area’s Lynn Korwatch of the SF Marine Exchange for her appointment. U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC […]
Continue ReadingCASA Federal Legislative Action April 3, 2014 CASA Website Current NewsFederal Legislation Your Support Needed for a Strong SRF! As Congress considers fiscal year 2015 spending priorities, it is critical that the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) be maintained at current spending of $1.4 billion. The Environmental Protection Agency’s […]
Continue ReadingIs it really spring? Dear Water Trail Community Member, We have several Water Trail updates and announcements to share with you. Stewardship of the Bay:Next week – The Water Trail will be participating in EarthEXPO, a festive lunchtime environmental fair, featuring exhibits by green businesses, government agencies, and community and environmental groups in downtown […]
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