Category: Press Releases

Bureau of Reclamation’s Proposed Drought Response Program Evaluation Criteria is Open for Public Comment

Commissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact:  Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615, psoeth@usbr.gov For Immediate Release:  Feb. 10, 2015 Reclamation’s Proposed Drought Response Program Evaluation Criteria is Open for Public Comment WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on its draft Drought Response Program evaluation criteria. This new program, based on its existing drought authorities, will provide […]

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Press Release: Shuster, Inhofe Call for Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule

PRESS RELEASE Shuster, Inhofe Call for Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule For Immediate Release: February 04, 2015 Contact: (Shuster) Jim Billimoria, Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446 (Inhofe) Kristina Baum (202) 224-6176, Donelle Harder (202) 224-1282 Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following joint statement with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), […]

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President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for Reclamation is $1.1 Billion

President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for Reclamation is $1.1 Billion  Administration Initiatives Support Healthy and Sustainable Water Supplies, America’s Great Outdoors, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Needs and Strengthening Tribal Nations   WASHINGTON – President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request released today identifies a total of $1.1 billion for the Department of the Interior’s […]

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Press Release: California Association of Sanitation Agencies Announces Achievement Award Winners

For Immediate Release January 29, 2015                                    Contact: Shery Vang                                    Office: (916) 446-0388 Svang@casaweb.org California Association of Sanitation Agencies Announces Achievement Award […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 28, 2015
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Port of Redwood City Reports 5 Percent Increase in Cargo Movement

Port of  Redwood City PRESS RELEASE January 28, 2015 For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Giari, Executive Director 650-306-4150 Port of Redwood City      Port of Redwood City Reports 5 Percent Increase in Cargo Movement for 1st Half of Fiscal Year 2014-2015   The Port of Redwood City experienced a five percent increase in cargo […]

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Rep. Huffman to Serve as Ranking Member on Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee

Rep. Jared Huffman Announces New Environmental Leadership Role in 114th Congress Jan 27, 2015 Press Release Will serve as Ranking Member on newly-created Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee WASHINGTON­—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today was named Ranking Member of the newly-created House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. The Subcommittee is responsible for […]

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Press Release & Video: Air quality – Port of Oakland ‘taking a big step forward’

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Air quality: Port of Oakland ‘taking a big step forward’ Science, health experts note gains in curbing pollution  Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 26, 2015 – The Port of Oakland is taking a big step forward in curbing pollution from harbor […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 21, 2015
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Port of Oakland Press Release: Big Step for Oakland Army Base Project

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Step for Oakland Army Base Project: Link to the Outside Port of Oakland, UP Railroad will connect future logistics hub to the main line Oakland, Calif.–Jan. 21, 2015–A global logistics hub envisioned for Oakland’s decommissioned army base takes a […]

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EBMUD Board Welcomes Newest Member Marguerite Young

EBMUD Board Welcomes Newest Member Marguerite Young EBMUD has selected Marguerite Young to represent Ward 3 for the next four years. She will represent the cities of Piedmont, Orinda, El Sobrante, Moraga, and portions of Oakland, Pinole, and Richmond. She comes from an extensive background in environmental and labor causes, and hopes to move forward […]

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