CASA Alert Volunteers Sought for New CASA Science and Research Workgroup CASA is pleased to announce the formation of a Science and Research Workgroup. The workgroup is an outcome of CASA’s Strategic Plan and is intended to help achieve one of the association’s overarching strategic goals-to […]
Continue ReadingDear PG&E stakeholders, With summer coming to a close, we are hitting the ground running as we enter the fall season. Whether it’s working to restore service after a storm or wildfire, educating stakeholders about safe-digging practices or contributing charitable funds to important community activities, our local team is actively engaged and striving to […]
Continue ReadingFor Immediate Release: Oct. 6, 2013 Contact Steve Lesher (925) 313-3462 11th Annual Shell/MEF Run for Education Raises $50,000 for Martinez Schools MARTINEZ — Sunday’s 11th Annual Shell/MEF 5k/10k Run for Education was a huge success, raising $50,000 for the Martinez Education Foundation. At the grandstand at Martinez’s Main Street Plaza, Shell Martinez […]
Continue ReadingThe below article was taken from the October 2013 edition of Eno Brief, and also appears on the author’s MTS Matters blog. Bottom Line Thoughts on the Marine Transportation System BY Paul Bea PHB Public Affairs Earlier this summer the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) issued the last of its […]
Continue ReadingOn October 3, BPC met with staff and Commissioners of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and representatives from the Bay Area Council, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and others, to discuss Sea Level Rise and climate change adaptation and planning. BPC stressed the need for funding and planning for the […]
Continue ReadingSeventh Circuit Draws Roadmap for Section 404 Review of Major Infrastructure Projects Highlights A recent Seventh Circuit opinion provides a useful roadmap for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ review of major infrastructure projects under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. See Hoosier Envt’l Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Eng’rs, 722 F.3d […]
Continue ReadingBloomberg GOVERNMENT No CR? Then No Dredging Bill or Anything Else By Derek Wallbank The first bill to increase dredging of U.S. ports and waterways since 2007 will be delayed at least as long as the federal government remains shut down, two Republican leadership aides said. The House probably won’t move legislation on any […]
Continue ReadingMembers of the public who would like to provide input on environmental analysis for upcoming Alviso and Ravenswood construction have until close of business on October 16, 2013 to submit their comments. The scoping periods provides interested parties and the public an opportunity to recommend issues to be analyzed in the upcoming draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental […]
Continue ReadingCQ NEWS – POLICY Sept. 30, 2013 – 4:15 p.m. Shuster Uses Social Media in Innovative Pitch for Water Bill By John D. Boyd, CQ Roll Call House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster waited months after the Senate passed a water projects bill to present a House version, but infrastructure policy groups said it was worth […]
Continue ReadingChevron Richmond* Invests $15.5 million to Improve Local Economy and Schools in Richmond Chevron Richmond today announced a $15.5 million investment in Richmond to create jobs, grow small businesses, expand job training opportunities and improve schools over the next five years. Leadership from Chevron Richmond joined stakeholders from across the community to announce […]
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