Sea level rise adaption on California Coastal Commission agenda
August 7, 2019
EUREKA—The California Coastal Commission meets Aug. 7-9 in Eureka, coinciding with publication of this issue. Among the issues to be
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August 7, 2019
Steamboats on the Colorado River
August 6, 2019
COLORADO RIVER—Did you know the Colorado River was once defined by maritime commerce? Steamboat ships consistently navigated the river along
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Bra donations are helping turtles with damaged shells from car, boat accidents
August 3, 2019
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA—Who knew a bra could save a turtle’s life? Sadly turtles, as slow-moving creatures, are targets for accidents
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Deadline nears for federal infrastructure grant applications
August 2, 2019
SACRAMENTO—The deadline to apply for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant, or BIG, program is around the corner. Private and public
Read moreManatee deaths in Florida may hit all-time high
July 31, 2019
MIAMI (AP)—The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year. From the
Read moreInvasive mussels found on 51 boats in Colorado
July 30, 2019
LOVELAND, Colorado (AP)—Colorado wildlife inspectors have intercepted a record number of boats infested with invasive mussels as they try to
Read moreHistoric Maryland ship graveyard converted into national marine sanctuary
July 29, 2019
LA PLATA, Maryland (AP)—Officials in a Maryland county where a historic ship graveyard was recently designated a national marine sanctuary
Read moreReplica of Pilgrim ship Mayflower to be displayed for 400th anniversary of landing in Boston
July 28, 2019
BOSTON (AP)—A replica of the Mayflower will be sailing to Boston as part of commemoration of the 400th anniversary of
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Coastal Commission takes “support” position on sea level rise bill
July 28, 2019
SACRAMENTO—A proposal aiming to create an official state program on sea level rise adaptation and resilience was endorsed by the
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Vessel operator definition bill awaits governor’s decision
July 25, 2019
SACRAMENTO—California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been signing his first round of bills this year. One bill sitting on his desk
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