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Editor's Notes:
Court Rules on Beach Use and the Public Trust Doctrine But Leaves Definition of "Recreation" to Legislature
Under the category "Beach and Coastal News" below, there is an interesting article
("Putting beach ruling into law")
about a landmark decision by the Indiana Supreme Court regarding the public's right to use beaches along the state's shoreline with Lake Michigan. In
Gunderson v. Indiana
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he court defined "Lake Michigan shore" as the water's edge to the ordinary high water mark and held that beaches along the shore are held by the state in public trust for recreational use. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal of
Gunderson case this week.
The court demurred on the definition of "recreation," leaving that issue for the Indiana Legislature to resolve. In light of the court's ruling, two bills that attempt to define "recreation" as it relates to beaches along the Lake Michigan shore have been introduced: SB 553 and SB 581.
The definition of "recreation" is broader under
SB 553
and its bill supported by public trust a
dvocates. Both bills have passed in the house of origin and are now pending in the Indiana House of Representatives. There has been strong lobbying on these bills by public trust advocates and their o
pponents. We will track the bills and keep everyone posted on their status.
BOEM and Carteret County, NC, Sign Agreement to Restore Bogue Banks Beaches Impacted by Hurricane Florence
Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Carteret County, North Carolina, recently signed an agreement to provide up to two million cubic yards of sand from federal waters for the towns of Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, and unincorporated Salter Path. The project is part of the county's fifty-year Bogue Banks Master Beach and Inlet Management Plan. BOEM and the county modified an existing planned agreement for a nourishment project on Bogue Banks set for the winter of 2018-2019 to include the impacts of Hurricane Florence, which hit the state in September 2018. Read more here.
Highlights From The Articles & Content Below:
- Gov. Gavin Newsom uses the power of appointments to shape government in his image
- Trump's potential science adviser William Happer: hanging around with conspiracy theorists
- California studying cannabis impacts in Mattole River watershed
- California commission's task: Who should pay for wildfires?
- Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Local Counties Due To Heavy Storms
- New tactic in Hollister Ranch attempt to limit beach access: Dump the judge
- Allure of seaside living still strong in era of climate change
- Coastal Communities Losing Ground On Climate Change Planning
- More Than 9,300 Marijuana-Related Convictions Will Be Expunged in San Francisco
- How Crowdsourcing Seeds Can Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
- Repeal of vehicle habitation law prompts outcry among San Diego's beach residents
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Grants
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Public Comment Period Opens for Regional Flood Management Assistance Program Funding Guidelines
DWR is releasing the
draft Regional Flood Management Assistance Program (RFMAP) Guidelines (PDF) for a 45-day public comment period. The proposed guidelines outline the new RFMAP's structure and process for applying for State funding for the
six regional flood management groups. RFMAP funds can be used by local public agencies to pursue projects that focus on improved regional governance and Levee Maintaining Agency consolidation in support of DWR's
Flood Maintenance Assistance Program. When appropriate, the funds can be used to implement programs, studies, and activities described in the Regional Flood Management Plans that are consistent with the 2017 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update. The 45-day comment period closes at 5 p.m. on March 4, 2019. Comments can be submitted to
Christopher.Williams@water.ca.gov. Electronic files should be MS Word compatible or PDFs.
Hard copies may also be sent via U.S postal mail:
California Department of Water Resources
Division of Flood Management
Attn: Christopher Williams, Program Manager
P.O. Box 219000
Sacramento, CA 95821-9000
Coastal Conservancy Proposition 1 Grant Solicitation
The Conservancy announces a new
Proposition 1 Grant Solicitation, applications are due April 30, 2019. Conservancy Proposition 1 grants fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. Priority project types include: water sustainability improvements, anadromous fish habitat enhancement, wetland restoration and urban greening. The solicitation document and application materials are posted
here.
CDFW Awards $13.2 Million for Fisheries Habitat Restoration and Forest Legacy Projects
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced the selection of 41 projects that will receive funding for the restoration, enhancement and protection of anadromous salmonid habitat in California watersheds, as well as forest legacy restoration.
The grants are distributed through CDFW's Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). They include $994,421 allocated for timber legacy restoration projects and approximately $12.2 million for anadromous salmonid restoration projects. FRGP monies come from a combination of state sources and the federal Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund.The 41 approved projects will further the objectives of state and federal fisheries recovery plans, including removing barriers to fish migration, restoring riparian habitat, monitoring of listed populations and creating a more resilient and sustainably managed water resources system that can better withstand drought conditions. The list of approved projects is available on the
FRGP website.
Interior Disburses $44.8 Million in FY
2018 Energy Revenues to California
Revenues going back to the state will fund critical educational and infrastructure improvements, land and water conservation projects.
The Interior Department recently announced that its Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), disbursed $44.891 million in Fiscal Year 2018 energy revenues to California. This represents an increase of $8.649 million from the previous year's total. The funds are derived from energy produced on federal and Indian lands, as well as U.S. offshore areas.
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Drought, Water, & Wetlands News
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Climate Change & Environmental News
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Announcements
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State Coastal Conservancy Webinar:
The Stories We Don't Tell About People of Color in the Outdoors
Thursday, February 28, 12-1 pm
Today! Join in to hear about engaging people of color in the outdoors. Speaker Amanda E. Machado will share her personal story as a woman of color becoming involved in the environmentalist movement and facilitate a conversation about how to be more inclusive. Amanda will deliver the webinar from the Coastal Conservancy offices in downtown Oakland; all are welcome to attend in person. Please allow extra time to get through building security and arrive by 12:00.
1515 Clay St, Suite 1000
Oakland, CA 94612
NACW 2019: Register by Thursday to save with early bird rates!
Los Angeles, CA
April 24-26
North American Carbon World (NACW) features comprehensive and up-to-date information, key thought-leaders advancing innovative climate solutions, and the best networking opportunities with colleagues in the business, government, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Register by Thursday, February 28 to take advantage of the early bird rates. For more information and to register, click
here.
CSEF Conference
Early Registration Savings End Friday: Save Up To $400
If you're focused on local economic development through community based infrastructure and interested in understanding new approaches and capital options available to owners, including alternative delivery procurement, public-private partnerships, and opportunity zone funding options, you will want to attend this May. Join more than 650 government and industry leaders, project owners, CVB officials, economic development agencies, developers, and AEC professionals for the Convention, Sports, & Entertainment Facilities Conference (CSEF).
Taking place
May 16-17 in San Diego
, CSEF is the premier project delivery and networking conference for local governments and the development industry focused on convention centers, conference centers, headquarters hotel, stadium/arena, and entertainment district venues.
Register
before Friday, March 1 to save up to $400!
The USGBC-LA's Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo
April 18, 2019
Since its inception in 2001, MGBCE has become the longest-running and largest gathering of leading sustainability and green building advocates within both the public and private sectors in Southern California. With over 600 annual attendees, this conference and trade show provides cutting-edge thought leadership, education, and networking opportunities to inform local government agencies, building industry professionals, and the general public about the principles, practices, and products associated with green building. Submit your abstract by March 1 and speak at the 18th annual MGBCE on April 18! More info
here.
Rescheduled: State Revolving Fund (SRF) American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements Refresher Webinar: Focus on States and Borrowers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a refresher webinar for State SRF program staff and SRF assistance recipients to discuss the details of the AIS requirements, including implementation of the requirement, project coverage, the waiver request process, and the national waivers. Potential and current borrowers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the webinar. This webinar has been rescheduled for: Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 from 2:00-3:30pm EDT. Register
here - Please register in advance using the link provided. You will need to register again, if you were registered for the previous date.
Rescheduled: SRF American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements Refresher Webinar: Focus on Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Contractors
The EPA is also hosting a refresher webinar for manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to discuss your role in EPA's AIS requirements, including certification letters, the waiver process, and the national waivers. All domestic iron and steel product manufacturers and suppliers, as well as, contractors, engineers, and construction managers of SRF funded projects are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the webinar. This webinar is now scheduled for:
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 from 2:00-3:30pm EDT. Register
here - Please register in advance using the link provided. You will need to register again, if you were registered for the previous date.
ASBPA 2019 National Coastal Conference CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Due May 4, 2019
The
American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
(ASBPA), in cooperation with the Coastal Zone Foundation, announces the Call for Abstracts for its 2019 National Coastal Conference,October 22-25 at the
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
in Myrtle Beach, SC. ASBPA is the nation's first organization to promote science-based policies for the preservation of coastal areas. The theme of the 2019 conference, "Where Coasts & Rivers Meet" continues to broaden our focus across the entire physical coastal and estuarine system. The National Coastal Conference provides an opportunity for coastal stakeholders and managers to develop collaborative networks to promote best management practices, while learning the latest science, engineering and policy needed to maintain and improve the health of our beachfront and estuarine shorelines and ecosystems. Technical, policy-oriented, and coastal floodplain resource and flood risk management presentations or posters are invited for a broad range of coastal & estuarine ecology, science, engineering, economics, and policy.
Presentations may be PowerPoint or poster format. Abstracts (up to 500 words) are due by May 4, 2019. Submit abstracts via the online form at
www.asbpa.org
. Presenters are responsible for all of their expenses including travel, lodging, and registration fees. Notification of presentation status will occur by June 24, 2019. Additional information can be found at
www.asbpa.org
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Port Hueneme Sand Replenishment Project Update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started a sand replenishment project late last year. The project requires that the city's promenade be closed to the public until March 2019. This project is essential to maintaining the city's beach. If you have any questions please contact City of Port Hueneme
Public Works.
Sustaining Benefits from Marine Protected Areas in a Changing Ocean: Findings and Recommendations from the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee
The Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (MPA FAC) conducted an extensive investigation that identified significant and far-reaching benefits to U.S. ecosystems, economies, communities and cultures resulting from the creation and long-term implementation of the nation's MPAs. Generally, the MPA FAC has found that our nation's MPAs: 1) support healthy, productive, and resilient ecosystems; 2) support coastal communities; and 3) connect America's people to their ocean heritage. Click
here
for the committee's executive summary and click
here
for the committee's findings and reccomendations.
Wheeler North Reef Expansion Project Draft Subsequent EIR is available for public comment
The California State Lands Commission, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has completed a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Construction and Management of an Artificial Reef in the Pacific Ocean near San Clemente, California: Wheeler North Reef Expansion Project. Please
click here
for the Project Description, location, information about how to submit comments, and for the public hearing information.
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Employment Opportunities
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I Love A Clean San Diego
Career Opportunities
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) is in the business of change. The organization works to improve the health and beauty of San Diego. If you're looking for a dynamic, impact-driven organization that values passion and professionalism, ILACSD wants to meet you! Currently there are 5 open positions: Adult Education Specialist; Elementary School Education Specialist; Marketing Specialist, Outreach; Philanthropy Manager, Corporate Relations; and Recycling Programs Coordinator. The deadline to apply for all positions is March 15th. For job descriptions and details for applying, please click
here.
The Coastal Conservancy is hiring a Project Support Analyst to help with protecting and restoring the coast, and increasing public access to it. The Coastal Conservancy is a small state agency based in Oakland but they work along the whole of the California coast. This role is a great opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of conservation project management and grant administration and to get experience with a huge variety of project types. The position is located in Oakland, CA. For more information, click
here.
Chief Audience Officer (CAO)
CALmatters
CALmatters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public-interest news organization that provides insightful and thought-provoking journalism about the major issues facing Californians, including education, environment, economy, health and human welfare. The CAO will be a key member of our leadership team, report to the Publisher, and will drive audience growth, acquisition, insights, and brand awareness. You will play a critical role in developing innovative, actionable and efficient digital audience development campaigns that build awareness, drive traffic and membership. CALmatters is looking for someone to help find, attract and cultivate relationships with every Californian who cares about the future of our state. Are you up to the challenge? For more information, please click
here.
Politico Seeks a California Consumer Reporter
Politico HQ
This position would encompass consumer privacy, weed rules and the nationally influential regulations emanating from the Department of Consumer Affairs. POLITICO is looking for a versatile reporter to cover the policy and politics of consumer regulation in California, including data privacy, marijuana and other hot-button issues, as part of their new POLITICO California Pro bureau in Sacramento. Job posting
here
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Events
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Move LA's 10th Annual Transportation Conversation
Los Angeles, CA
Friday, March 1, 8:30-3 p.m.
Transit ridership in LA County is declining even as we're building more transit. Some say many of Metro's low-income riders bought cars. Others say much of Metro's ridership base just left town, unable to afford increasingly high rents. How can we reverse this declining ridership trend? Move LA will be talking with the experts!
Register here now!
2019 NASC Annual Conference Atlanta, Georgia
NASACT serves as the premier organization working to bring together state auditors, state comptrollers and state treasurers to cooperatively address government financial management issues. NASACT also manages two secretariats - the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) and the National Association of State Comptrollers (NASC). Both NSAA and NASC are included under the umbrella of NASACT's budget and utilize staff hired by NASACT. For more information on the 2019 NASC Annual Conference, click
here.
P3C Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo 2019
The 7th annual Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo returns to Dallas with over 1,250 senior representatives from governments, higher education institutions, and leading firms in the global construction and financial markets. The conference attracts professionals from all corners of the industry and provides a valuable opportunity to facilitate new partnerships with industry peers and public sector partners. Attendees will discover new alternative project delivery methods, strategies for implementing successful P3 projects, the nuts and bolts of how deals work, and how to manage risks associated with legal and financial frameworks. Attendees will participate in interactive panels, workshops, and conversations specifically tailored to the needs of public agencies evaluating P3s. Click
here
for more info and updates.
Register by January 25th to save $150.
Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON)
May 13-15, 2019
At ELEMCON, participants will discover the most current energy programs and initiatives in manufacturing, refining, transportation, warehousing, healthcare, hospitality, retailing, education, and other industries. Participants will leave the conference with an arsenal of tools and best practices to help increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimize impact on the environment. ELEMCON is currently seeking Speaker & Session proposals for their 2019 conference.
Read the call for proposals here and submit by October 31. Use code YALE for 20% off registration. Register now.
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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.
Steven Aceti, JD
Executive Director,
California Coastal Coalition
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