In a formal letter sent to Governor Brown yesterday, August 17, 2016, several California organizations, including the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), voiced their strong support of the California Water Action Plan and Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy, but requested that an element addressing the frequency of summer outflows be reconsidered and eliminated from the strategy. Learn more […]
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US Outlook Report: Global Economy Holds In There The economic indicators out of the Eurozone and emerging markets have come in somewhat better than expected over the past few weeks. Generally, global economic surprise indexes have turned more positive, excluding data out of the United Kingdom. Eurozone Q2 GDP increased 0.3%, in-line with economist expectations, […]
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ACWA eNews for Aug. 10, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Sept. 1 Deadline Approaches to Honor ACWA’s Best and Brightest Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/10/2016 – 3:41pm Looking for an opportunity to honor those unsung heroes who work tirelessly for the good of ACWA? Or […]
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FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE NW Builders Continue to Launch Innovative High-Speed Craft By Peter Marsh In 2016, Northwest boat builders have continued to win contracts for innovative high-speed designs for a wide range of users from commuter ferries to military patrol boats. With […]
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FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Feeling Flushed By Chris Philips, Managing Editor In January, 2014 in this space, we discussed the state’s interest in the levels of fecal coliform bacteria in Puget Sound, and the claim by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) that […]
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ACWA eNews for Aug. 3, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Urban Advisory Group Named to Assist with Executive Order on Conservation Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 08/03/2016 – 4:23pm The Department of Water Resources has provided public notice that an urban advisory group has been named […]
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FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Feeling Flushed By Chris Philips, Managing Editor In January, 2014 in this space, we discussed the state’s interest in the levels of fecal coliform bacteria in Puget Sound, and the claim by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) that […]
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FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Deck Gear Survey 2016 By Peter Marsh There are several components to a successful workboat, including the vessel itself, its suitability for the project and a well trained crew. One key component is the deck machinery, which will determine […]
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Weak Growth in 1H 2016- What’s Next? The advance estimate of Q2 GDP revealed a modest improvement in U.S. economic growth to a 1.2 annualized rate up from a revised sluggish 0.8 percent growth pace in the first quarter. Real GDP growth averaged just 1.0 in the first half of 2016. The initial estimate of […]
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ACWA eNews for July 27, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Court Rejects Referendum Seeking to Overturn District’s Water Rate Increases Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 07/27/2016 – 5:20pm An Orange County judge ruled this week that a local water district may increase monthly water rates as […]
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