Category: Public Policy

BPC Letter in Support of Redwood City Harbor Deepening Project

Bay Planning Coalition has submitted a letter to the San Francisco District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to register its support for the proposed Redwood City Harbor Deepening Project, and for the beneficial reuse of associated dredged material. Port of Redwood City’s proposal is critically important to maintain and improve navigability of Redwood Harbor’s […]

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MUN Basin Planning Project – Updates and Agenda for the September 3, 2015 Stakeholder Meeting

This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). This message pertains to the “Evaluation of the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) Beneficial Use in Ag Dominated Surface Waters”  Basin Planning project. A couple of items to update you on:  1.       The next stakeholder meeting is on Thursday September […]

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Notice of Opportunity to Comment, Public Meeting and Consideration of Adoption – GRAP Draft Resolution

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Opportunity to Comment, Public Meeting and Consideration of Adoption on the Proposed Draft Resolution for the Discontinuation of Discussions regarding a Statewide Approach to Addressing Water Quality Impacts from Livestock Grazing. Comment Deadline is September 3, 2015 by […]

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BCDC Commission Meeting Notice for September 3, 2015

BCDC has posted on its website the commission meeting notice, information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission. Attached here is the BCDC Commission Meeting Notice for the September 3, 2015 meeting, and further information adn materials can be accessed at the following link: http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/2015/0821Supplemental.html You may also find information about BCDC Commission […]

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Perkins Coie California Land Use & Development Law Report – Building Industry Challenges Public Art Requirements

The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development We’ve posted articles to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on developments that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of land use, environmental impact review, […]

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ACWA News for August 21, 2015

ACWA News Available Online Aug. 21, 2015 This ACWA News issue reports on statewide water conservation figures that in June exceeded Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for an overall 25% reduction in use. The issue also provides an overview of legislative issues still in play during the final weeks of the legislative session. Other articles include: […]

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Drinking Water Operator CEUs Now Available for ACWA CLE Workshop!

Join us for the ACWA CLE, 2-day continuing legal education workshop for water professionals! ACWA CLE 2015 September 10-11, 2015 Waterfront Hotel Located near Jack London Square in Oakland, CA The workshop will include programs on topics such as: *   State Board 101 *   Reasonable Use & Streamflows *   Urban Conservation Regulations *   Substance Abuse […]

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Notice of Public Hearing – Mark Hodgetts Cease and Desist Order

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Mark Hodgetts – Hayfork Creek Tributary to South Fork Trinity River, Trinity County. The Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5th and 6th (if necessary), […]

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