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CALCOAST Restoring California's Coast and Watersheds
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Issue: 012017 January 20, 2017




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You have received this e-newsletter from the California Coastal Coalition (CalCoast™), a non-profit advocacy group comprised of 35 coastal cities; five counties; SANDAG, BEACON and SCAG; private sector partners and NGO's, committed to protecting and restoring California's coastline through beach sand restoration, increasing the flow of natural sediment, wetlands recovery, improved water quality, watershed management and the reduction of marine debris and plastic pollution. When possible, we try to post articles that are not protected by pay walls.  
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A Peaceful Transfer of Power - Except for California?
 
This morning, President Obama and President-elect Trump left the White House together for a short ride to the Capitol where Mr. Trump was sworn-in as the nation's 45th president. The swearing-in ceremony was more than pomp and circumstance. The world saw former presidents from both parties honor the new president. Republican and Democratic lawmakers sat together and, for an hour or so, forgot about their partisan differences. As the nation has done since 1801, there was a peaceful transfer of power, despite a bruising presidential campaign. President Trump has made it clear that he intends to change the status quo in Washington. That is welcome news to some and a source of consternation for others. So far, California is in the latter group. As the articles below indicate (see "Policy and Political News"), Gov. Brown, his choice for attorney general, and Democrats in the Legislature are set to do battle with the new administration on a number of fronts, including immigration, health care, and air quality. 
 
  • Senate Democrats sound alarm over Obamacare repeal
  • California Strikes a Bold Pose as Vanguard of the Resistance
  • Is California ready to rumble with incoming President Trump over tax money?
  • Jerry Brown laments GOP-led repeal of Obamacare
 
Local governments are concerned about legal liability for approving marijuana dispensaries and other aspects of the marijuana industry and receiving tax revenue from such activities should the new federal government decide to enforce laws that prohibit the use and sale of marijuana (in 2013, Department of Justice agreed not to pursue marijuana prosecutions in states that legalized it).
 
  • Port Hueneme starts crafting marijuana dispensary laws
  • Grover Beach planning marijuana business zone
 
It's a new era for California and the nation. Stay tuned.
Grants
NOAA Funding Opportunity for Coastal Resilience
 
The NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants Program will support two categories of activities: strengthening coastal communities and habitat restoration. Applicants can now submit proposals for both categories through the same funding opportunity. Proposals are due March 15, 2017. Learn more here.

DBW Beach Erosion Control and Public Beach Restoration Grants

State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) updated Beach Erosion Control & Public Beach Restoration grant application instructions are available on the DBW's web site. The application deadline is February 1. For questions about the process, contactCasey Caldwell, Project Manager, at (916) 327-1787 or Casey.Caldwell@parks.ca.gov. CalCoast was the co-sponsor, with the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA), of AB 64 (1999), which created the Public Beach Restoration Program. 

Coastal Commission News  Commission  
Policy & Political News  StateLeg

Jerry Brown laments GOP-led repeal of Obamacare

Jerry Brown's budget probably understates California revenue, analyst says

California's bullet train is hurtling toward a multibillion-dollar overrun, a confidential federal report warns

Jerry Brown appoints Isadore Hall to CA agriculture labor board

New report: Cal high-speed rail faces 50 percent cost overruns 
Drought, Water & Wetlands News Water_Wetlands  
Beach & Coastal News Coastal  
Local Government News Local_Gov_News
Climate Change & Environmental News ClimateChange
Announcements Announcements
PADI to Provide Support for FORCE BLUE Fundraiser in Dana Point on February 9
 
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has partnered with FORCE BLUE for an upcoming fundraiser in support of the Special Operations Veterans community and a new nonprofit initiative that help our returning combat veterans and our planet. FORCE BLUE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that brings together the community of Special Operations Veterans and gives former combat divers an opportunity to experience and explore one of the most critically endangered ecosystems on the planet to help aid in its protection. PADI is working with the co-founders of FORCE BLUE, Jim Ritterhoff and Rudy Reyes, along with Keith Sahm, the general manager of Sunset House. Thesemen, along with the rest of the FORCE BLUE team, will be present at the fundraiser to provide attendees with their past experiences and support. The fundraiser will take place in Dana Point, California at The Ocean Institute. To learn more about the FORCE BLUE organization, click here.

Call for Nominations: 2017 ASAP Prize for Progress in Adapting to Climate Change
 
The purpose of the ASAP Prize is to improve and accelerate professional practice in climate adaptation by highlighting U.S. communities and organizations that have reduced net losses and decreased vulnerability of natural/human systems to extreme weather events and climate change. Nominations are due January 25, 2017. More information here.
 
Events Events
ARB Board Meeting Public Agenda
 
The Public Agenda for the January 27, 2017, Board Meeting is now available here.

Climate Change, Sea-Level Rise, and the California Coast

February 15, 2017, 5:30 pm

Climate is changing, sea levels are rising - and the California coast is in the way. Join Dr. Gary Griggs as he discusses the impacts of rising sea levels including coastal flooding, increased rates of shoreline retreat, and coastal erosion. Purchase tickets here.  
 
Employment Opportunities Jobs
For more information about positions listed here and positions listed in previous editions of the WAVE, visit CalCoast's Employment webpage.

Council for Watershed Health
CWH is hiring for two positions.

Senior Scientist:  
The Senior Scientist is a part of our leadership team and will help guide the Council's project implementation and policy efforts, as well as fieldwork related to watershed-wide monitoring programs and green infrastructure performance monitoring.

Director, Development and Strategic Partnerships:
The Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships is an integral member of the Management Team and will be responsible for providing leadership, training, and goal setting. 

City of Huntington Beach Posts 26 Job Openings
 
More information is available here. 
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Steven Aceti, JD
Principal
Strategic Advocacy Partners
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