Navy League of the US 2013 National Convention
SAVE THE DATE 2013 National Convention June 18 – 23, 2013 Long Beach, California Hilton Long Beach Discount Rates from $159/night (excluding taxes) 701 West Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90831 Online hotel reservations Phone: 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) Group Code: 2013 National Convention Hotel reservation deadline: May 28, 2013
Continue Reading2013 Water Leaders Class Application Deadline Approaching
Continue ReadingNew Report from the US Government Accountability Office
“Maritime Infrastructure: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Effectiveness of Federal Efforts to Support the Marine Transportation System.” Read the full report: http://1.usa.gov/ZnHPUB
Continue ReadingPress Release from the Port of Oakland: Executive Director Retires
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012 Media Contact: Isaac Kos-Read Director of External Affairs 510-627-1565 ikos-read@portoakland.com Stay Connected with the Port of Oakland, Your Port, Your Partner. www.portofoakland.com Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires Nov. 12, 2012, OAKLAND, CA — […]
Continue ReadingBay Area Council Economic Institute’s 6th Annual Economic Forecast
Bay Planning Coalition staff attended the Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s 2012 Economic Forecast Conference on November 8, 2012. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute is a partnership of business, with labor, government, higher education and philanthropy, that works to support the economic vitality and competitiveness of the Bay Area and California. Their speakers […]
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Legislative Alert from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies
What Will a Supermajority in Sacramento Mean to CASA Members? While the Democrats were expected to gain a couple of seats in the California State Senate to secure the 27 votes needed for a supermajority, the big surprise from […]
Continue ReadingWater-Related News from Local Newspapers for November 7, 2012
From the San Francisco Chronicle: “Hetch Hetchy Measure Swamped by Voters“ -“San Francisco voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition F, a plan that would have taken the first steps toward draining Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and drastically revamped the way much of the Bay Area gets its water.” Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Hetch-Hetchy-measure-swamped-by-voters-4014676.php#ixzz2BZB9pGgZ From the Sacramento Bee: “State Board […]
Continue ReadingNotice from the United States Coast Guard- Ballast Water Management
The Coast Guard has posted two files to help explain the new Ballast Water Management regulations: — Guidance on verification of Fouling Maintenance and Sediment Removal Procedures, 5 Nov 2012 — PowerPoint Presentation (with audio narration) – USCG Ballast Water Final Rule, 5 Nov 2012 These and other guidance documents are available […]
Continue ReadingNewsletter from Briscoe Ivester & Bazel
Newsletter November 5, 2012 U.S. DISTRICT COURT RULING UNDERCUTS FEDERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF “FARMED WETLANDS” A federal district court in California has ruled that a farmer did not “convert” wetlands under the Food Security Act when he releveled rice fields and, accordingly, did not render himself ineligible for […]
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