Food Prices Surge as Drought Exacts a High Toll on Crops Costs Pinch Consumers, Companies Still Grappling With Sluggish Economic Recovery Surging prices for food staples from coffee to meat to vegetables are driving up the cost of groceries in the U.S., pinching consumers and companies that are still grappling with a sluggish economic recovery. […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia drought: Solar desalination plant shows promise Firebaugh, Fresno County — Quietly whirring away in a dusty field in the Central Valley is a shiny solar energy machine that may someday solve many of California’s water problems. It’s called the WaterFX solar thermal desalination plant, and it has been turning salty, contaminated irrigation runoff into ultra-pure […]
Continue ReadingThe Secretary for Environmental Protection and the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency have released the Drinking Water Reorganization Transition Plan. The Transition Plan describes the proposed transfer of the Drinking Water Program, currently under the California Department of Public Health, to the State Water Resources Control Board. The Transition Plan can […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Economic Summit: Report: California failing to fund its water infrastructure NBC Bay Area: East Bay Looks to Tap Sacramento River for Water Southern California Public Radio: California Drought News: Groundwater, saltwater, and a golden lining to the drought cloud Reuters: In drought-stricken California, court rules smelt fish get water Maven’s Notebook: House Democrats introduce […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 21, Bulletin 6 – March 13, 2014[online/pdf] To expand communications between Washington and California, the California Institute provides periodic bulletins regarding current activity on Capitol Hill that affects our state. Bulletins are published weekly during sessions of Congress, and occasionally during other periods. To subscribe to the Bulletin or other […]
Continue ReadingFrom the California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains, the March 2014 issue of Slack Tide March 2014 Slack Tide
Continue ReadingA Shared Agenda for Prosperity CAECONOMY.ORG #CAeconomy Connection 11 Ways to Fight California’s Drought The California Economic Summit recently delivered a letter to the Governor and Legislative leaders, sending them 11 recommendations detailing how the state can respond to one of the worst droughts in the last century. Eleven Summit ideas for reacting to California drought while advancing […]
Continue ReadingNominations for the 2014 WEDA are due by April 18, 2014. Two awards will be made in 2014: one for a navigation dredging project one for an environmental dredging project. These Awards will be presented for projects and their team members that best meet the goals of WEDA’s Environmental Commission: “Promote communication and understanding of […]
Continue ReadingMany people know that Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) is the largest employer and taxpayer in Richmond, contributing millions of dollars in taxes, local spend and social investments each year. But what is Chevron’s ripple effect on the local, regional and statewide economy? Recently, Chevron commissioned Beacon Economics, a well-respected research firm based in San […]
Continue ReadingUSCG – NBSAC members sought The US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). Applications should be received by 12 May. 79 Fed. Reg. 13664 (March 11, 2014).
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