ACWA eNews for May 1, 2013 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Save Our Water Launches “Sprinklers 101” Website ACWA’s Save Our Water program has launched a new “Sprinklers 101” web-based resource to provide information and online tools about water-efficient residential irrigation. Timed to coincide with May’s Water Awareness […]
Continue ReadingAPRIL 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION April 2013 Issue Illinois DOT Recapitalizes River Ferry Fleet By Greg Jose Nestled between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers north of St. Louis, Calhoun County is a picturesque rural peninsula of rolling hills, cornfields and peach orchards. Surrounded by river for all but […]
Continue ReadingAPRIL 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION April 2013 Issue European Union to Save Domestic Shipbuilding from Asian Threat By Eugene Gerden The European Commission, which represents the interests of the EU and ensures that EU law is correctly applied by member countries, is developing a package of measures aimed […]
Continue ReadingAnother Spring, Another Slowdown in the Economy GDP rose at a 2.5 percent annualized rate in the first quarter. The marked acceleration from the fourth quarter was fueled by strong consumer spending and farm inventories. Durable goods orders came in lower than expected in March, with orders falling 5.7 percent. The pullback in orders was […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Imperial Irrigation District Board Approves Water Apportionment Plan Imperial Valley farmers will get the same amount of water per acre under a new plan adopted Tuesday. By a 3-2 vote, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved the annual “water apportionment” […]
Continue ReadingAPRIL 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION April 2013 Issue Improved Lighting Technology Supports Port Sustainability By Ryan Hertel Each seaport – no matter the location – has a unique set of geographic, political, community, operational, and financial circumstances that shape and […]
Continue ReadingThe April 19 issue of ACWA News is now available online, with stories on the keynote speakers and programs scheduled for next month’s ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition, case studies on chromium 6 removal from drinking water, and an update on the Save Our Water education program. Other highlights this issue: ACWA Outlines Priorities for […]
Continue ReadingMixed Economic Indicators Released During the Week • Gold prices on Monday showed the largest one-day drop in 30 years. With gold prices plummeting, some observers are questioning the path of monetary policy and inflation. We do not think the market believes a near-term change in monetary policy is looming. • The latest reading on […]
Continue ReadingAPRIL 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION April 2013 Issue Green Terminals By Kathy A. Smith Federal, state and local regulations call for better management of possible pollutants and invasive species, while at the same time shipping lines are calling for green alternatives both for themselves and to pass along […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Reclamation Moves to Improve Water Supplies for CVP Contractors The Bureau of Reclamation, working closely with the California Department of Water Resources announced this week that it is taking steps to improve water supply conditions south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta particularly for […]
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