Category: Public Policy

U.S. EPA to Award $600,000 in Environmental Job Training Grants in California

CONTACT: Soledad Calvino (News Media Only) calvino.maria@epa.gov 415-972-3512 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2018 U.S. EPA to Award $600,000 in Environmental Job Training Grants in California Approximately $3.3 million will be awarded to 17 organizations nationwide SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC), Hunters Point Family […]

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When Should Landowners Seek Permits for “Incidental Taking” of Endangered Species?

    Newsletter May 7, 2018     WHEN SHOULD LANDOWNERS SEEK PERMITS FOR  “INCIDENTAL TAKING” OF ENDANGERED SPECIES?   Questions often arise whether land use and development activities would modify wildlife habitat in ways that “take” endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a guidance memorandum explaining what landowners should consider […]

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The National Priorities: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Request for Application (RFA)

RFA Opening date correction The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces the release of its National Priorities: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Request for Application (RFA). URL: https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/national-priorities-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances Open Date: May 4, 2018 ­– June. 18, 2018 National Priorities: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances Background: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces the release of its National Priorities: Per- […]

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Register Now for the California Water Law & Policy Conference

33rd Annual California Water Law & Policy Conference Downey Brand is pleased to be a sponsor of Argent Communications’ 33rd Annual California Water Law & Policy Conference on June 11-12, 2018, in San Francisco.   This year’s comprehensive conference will focus on water storage projects and water planning projects. Other important issues include groundwater sustainability […]

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