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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 21, 2014
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Announcements from the Western Dredging Association

Please find attached some information about an excursion to Niagara Falls and a continuing education short course to be held in association with the upcoming DREDGING SUMMIT & EXPO 2014, June 15 through 18 in Toronto, Canada. In addition, the Embassy of Brazil invites WEDA members to participate in Discussion/Meeting on their National Dredging Program […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 21, 2014
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Perkins Coie Update: Ninth Circuit Upholds 2008 Biological Opinion Restricting Operations of California Water Projects

Perkins Coie Update Update   Environment, Energy & Resources March 21, 2014 Ninth Circuit Upholds 2008 Biological Opinion Restricting Operations of California Water Projects On March 13, the Ninth Circuit issued its long-awaited decision in the latest round of the delta smelt litigation, upholding the 2008 Biological Opinion prepared by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 21, 2014
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California Capitol Hill Bulletin, March 20, 2014

California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 21, Bulletin 7 – March 20, 2014[online/pdf]   CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Budget: California Institute Releases Additional Reports On Administration’s FY15 Budget And California Implications Transportation: DOT Reports Expected Shortfall In Highway Trust Fund By End Of FY14  Education: House Ed & Workforce Committee Assesses Charter Schools; Stanford Releases Report […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 20, 2014
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Environmental Impact Report Shows that Modernization Project Benefits Richmond

Environmental Impact Report Shows that Modernization Project Benefits Richmond   The Richmond Refinery Modernization Project will protect the environment, enhance safety, reduce energy use and create 1,000 new local construction jobs as described in the City of Richmond’s draft environmental impact report (EIR), which was published this week. The publication of the EIR, which was prepared […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 20, 2014
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Today’s Drought-Related News

The Daily Democrat: Underground lakes provide protection from drought The Sacramento Bee: Few farmers immune to impact of epic California drought Associated Press: Congress takes up the politics of California’s drought in a Central Valley hearing The Sacramento Bee: Citing California drought, Garamendi and LaMalfa push Sites Reservoir bill

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 19, 2014
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Revised Order on Temporary Urgency Change Petition

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Please find below a March 18, 2014 State Water Board, Executive Director Order modifying an order that approved a temporary urgency change in license and permit terms and conditions for the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project requiring compliance with Delta water […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 18, 2014
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From E&E News: “WRDA Conferees Have Resolved Key Differences — lobbyist”

  WRDA conferees have resolved key differences — lobbyist Annie Snider, E&E reporter Published: Tuesday, March 18, 2014   Key differences between House and Senate versions of the Water Resources Development Act have been resolved and a final agreement is expected to be announced after April 30, a lobbyist for the barge industry said today. […]

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