Los Angeles Times: 13.1 million U.S. coastal residents could face flooding because of rising sea levels As many as 13.1 million people living along U.S. coastlines could face flooding by the end of the century because of rising sea levels, according to a new study that warns that large numbers of Americans could be forced to […]
Continue ReadingNotice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking – Russian River Tributaries This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) has issued a Notice of Proposed Emergency Actions due to Insufficient Flow for Specific Fisheries in Tributaries to the Russian River and the proposed […]
Continue ReadingMarch 14, 2016 One Day, One Water. Join us April 6 for the Public Policy Forum. Assembly Member Rich Gordon to speak at Public Policy Forum Registration is happening now for CASA and WateReuse’s joint 2016 Public Policy Forum. Based on member feedback, and in an effort to maximize your valuable time, we’ve changed the […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water News A daily compilation for DWR personnel of significant news articles, commentary, and more. March 14, 2016 Top Stories Officials say a group of Northern California farmers has exceeded a voluntary target they set for conserving water during a drought Scott Smith, Associated Press A group of California farmers who delighted regulators combating […]
Continue ReadingLand Use News from Wendel Rosen Oakland Development Fee Update March 11, 2016 Important changes to Oakland’s proposed new development impact fees are scheduled to be reviewed by the Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee on March 22. If approved, the full City Council is expected to review the fee proposal on April […]
Continue ReadingClick here to view the agenda for Port of Oakland’s Board Meeting on March 26, 2016. To view all of the agenda related materials please visit: http://www.portofoakland.com/about/legistar.aspx
Continue ReadingMarch 14, 2016 With Uber’s arrival, Oakland braces itself for tech hordes Oakland Tribune Guest commentary: Freight railroads moving forward on significant safety improvements Oakland Tribune San Rafael Transit Center to undergo major changes with SMART’s arrival Marin Independent Journal Roadshow: Risky left turn on Highway 17 will be eliminated San Jose Mercury News SF […]
Continue ReadingThe Morning Consult: The Coming Week: House Struggles With Budget, Senate Just Struggles The Hill: EPA: 11 States Have Failed to Write Sulfur Dioxide Pollution Plans E&E: Various Obstacles to Senate Goal of Individual Spending Bills E&E: Utah Prepares War Chest for Takeover Lawsuit Associated Press: Arctic Forum to Shine Light on Climate, Energy, Maine Associated Press: Iran Says US Companies […]
Continue ReadingFrom the office of Senator Dianne Feinstein: Senator Dianne Feinstein D-Calif.) today released the following statement calling on federal agencies to increase pumping as much as possible within the bounds of the biological opinions to capture and store more water during March storms: “Between January 1 and March 6 last year, 1.3 million acre feet […]
Continue ReadingMarch 11, 2016 The Western Dredging association is requesting nominations for the “2016 Safety Excellence Awards” to be presented at the 21st World Dredging Congress & Exposition (WODCON XXI) in Miami this June. To view / print this information, click here. History During the last several years, workplace safety has gained prominence in the dredging industry […]
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