CALCOAST Restoring California's Coast and Watersheds
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Issue: 012315January 23, 2015


California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.


 
 





 

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.  

Editor's Notes Notes 

Clean Water Proposal in Congress

EPA is currently considering a rule to restore Clean Water Act protections to thousands of waterways here in California and across the country. There is a pitched battle on both sides of the proposal. A rare joint hearing of Congressional committees to review the rule has been scheduled for Wednesday February 4th.  The clean water rule has faced tough opposition from Senator Inhofe, the Chairman of the Senate's key environmental committee.  

If you support this rule, you should call key members of Congress on this issue:

Senator Boxer (202) 224-3553
Senator Feinstein (202) 224-3841
Representative Huffman (202) 225-5161
Representative Hunter (202) 225-5672
Representative Napolitano (202) 225-5256
Representative Denham (202) 225-4540
Representative Garamendi (202) 225-1880
Representative Hahn (202) 225-8220
Representative Walters (202) 225-5611

 

Check out the article below about the city of Huntington Beach repealing its bag ban. Could this be a trend due to the statewide bag ban that was signed into law last year?

 

TGIF!
 
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EPA, States and Automotive Industry to Reduce Copper in Motor Vehicle Brake Pads

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the automotive industry and the states signed an agreement to reduce the use of copper and other materials in motor vehicle brake pads. The Copper-Free Brake Initiative calls for cutting copper in brake pads to less than 5 percent by 2021 and 0.5 percent by 2025. This voluntary initiative also calls for cutting the amount of mercury, lead, cadmium, asbestiform fibers and chromium-6 salts in motor vehicle brake pads. These steps will decrease runoff of these materials from roads into the nation's streams, rivers and lakes, where these materials can harm fish, amphibians and plants. More information can be found here.

The Bay Foundation and LADWP Launch Energy and Water Conservation Program to Engage Public

 

As part of a Community Partnership Outreach grant from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), The Bay Foundation (TBF) has launched an online public survey and the first of three Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to engage the public and promote energy and water conservation. LADWP customers are requested to take the brief survey, and everyone is encouraged to watch the PSA and share it, and watch for the next two in February and April.

 
2015 California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC)

The 2015 California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend one of six FREE upcoming funding fairs. The CFCC was formed in 1998 and is made up of six funding members: four state and two federal. The CFCC Funding Fairs provide opportunities to learn more about available grant, loan and bond financing options for infrastructure projects. These fairs are directed towards local government representatives, water and irrigation district managers, economic development and engineering professionals, financial advisors, and project consultants.

 

For more information, please visit the CFCC website at www.cfcc.ca.gov. 
 
Upcoming Events Events
For more information about each of these events, visit CalCoast's Events webpage. 

ASBPA's National Coastal Summit

February 24-26, 2015

This conference will bring everyone involved in beach preservation to Washington to share our deep concern over future management of the nation's beaches and shores, to get an in-depth look at critical issues affecting beach preservation and management and have direct communication with key decision makers.

Click here to see the program or register. Early registration deadlines are in one week - January 23.  Register now and save.
Employment Opportunities Jobs
For more information about positions listed here and positions listed in previous editions of the WAVE, visit CalCoast's Employment webpage.
Communications Coordinator - Californians Against Waste

The Communications Coordinator advances CAW's mission and priority policies, and grows its constituency and impact through communications and outreach.  The Coordinator leads efforts to enhance CAW's visibility, reach and influence, and guides the organization to reach its goals through effective, professional, and engaging communications.  

Senior Manager of Policy - Tree People

TreePeople is seeking a Senior Manager to join its policy team. They are looking for a leader who is passionate about transforming Los Angeles into a climate and water-resilient region. The Senior Manager must be eager to create significant policy changes requiring long-term planning and commitment, yet sufficiently focused and detail-oriented to master the day-to-day steps required to see these changes through. The Senior Manager will be responsible for helping to create laws, policies and incentives to significantly increase the region's local water supply, with a focus on distributed stormwater capture.
 
CalCoast distributes The CalCoast WAVE as a service to its members and more than 5,000 subscribers up and down the coast and around the world. WAVE subscribers are from federal, state and local governments as well as NGOs, coastal consultants and academia. 

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Steven Aceti, JD
Executive Director 

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