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California Takes Climate Change Bull by the Horns

California has proven itself a leader in addressing climate change through the environmental review process. In 2006, it passed AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, making GHG emissions analysis a hot CEQA topic. In a recent webinar, ICF's experts discussed CEQA's main principles, recent developments, and how CEQA should guide GHG analysis. View the webinar here.

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Onchorhynchus mykiss, Unbothered by All that Noise

In-water pile driving, often essential for the retrofit or construction of critical transportation infrastructure, can generate underwater sound that adversely affects listed fish species. A study by ICF's Rick Oestman for the California Department of Transportation evaluated the effects of exposure of juvenile steelhead trout to underwater sound that exceeded interim criteria (set at 206 dB peak, and 187 dB SEL) and found at the exposure levels (194 dB SEL), there was no physical damage to fish tissues. The data will be used in upcoming discussions with resource agencies to better define appropriate criteria. Refined criteria will result in less potential for project delays for port and transportation projects occurring in waters occupied by protected fish species. Check out our poster for more information.

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Address Climate Change or Create Jobs? WCI Debunks the False Choice

The Western Climate Initiative (WCI) released their latest economic modeling, which shows that reducing GHG emissions by 15 percent from 2005 to 2020 can result in a net savings of about US$100 billion between 2012 and 2020. Along with reducing GHG emissions, the WCI's regional cap-and-trade program aims to generate development of green jobs and technologies and build a stronger economy. ICF International contributed to this analysis; view the full report and supporting materials here.

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Environmental Education

Course Name Location Dates
Wetlands Regulation and Mitigation UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 9/1/10
Water Quality Regulation and Permitting UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 9/15/10
EIR/EIS Preparation and Review UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 9/23/10
CEQA: A Step by Step Approach UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 9/29/10
Cultural Resource Protection Under CEQA, NEPA, and Other Mandates UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA 10/1/10
Habitat Restoration: Intensive Two-Day Workshop UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 10/21/10 - 10/22/10
Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation UC Davis Extension, Sacramento, CA 12/1/10
CEQA Update: Heading into 2011 UC Irvine Extension, Irvine, CA 12/1/10
Successful CEQA Compliance: Step by Step Approach UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA 12/9/10

For more information on ICFs education classes, please visit our education website.

Upcoming Events

Event Name Location Dates
CLE CEQA Conference San Francisco, CA, Speaking 8/19/10 - 8/20/10
Association for Commuter Transportation International Conference Indian Wells, CA, Speaking 8/29/10 - 9/1/10
CAPCOA Climate Change Forum San Francisco, CA, Speaking 8/30/10 - 8/31/10
2010 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference Park City, UT, Presenting 8/31/10 - 9/3/10
SAME Sacramento Post Sustaining Members Annual Forum Sacramento, CA, Exhibiting 9/9/10
CLE CEQA Conference Los Angeles, CA, Speaking 9/16/10 - 9/17/10
Great Lakes Wind Collaborative Cleveland, OH, Speaking + Hosting Workshop 9/19/10 - 9/21/10
American Planning Association, WA Chapter 2010 Conference Kennewick, WA, Exhibiting 10/5/10 - 10/6/10
American Public Works Association, WA Chapter Fall Conference Wenatchee, WA, Exhibiting 10/5/10 - 10/8/10
California Invasive Plant Council Symposium Ventura, CA, Exhibiting 10/14/10 - 10/16/10
Great Basin Archaeological Conference Layton, UT, Speaking 10/20/10 - 10/23/10
Mobility 21 Transportation Summit 2010 Anaheim, CA, Exhibiting 10/29/10
American Planning Association, CA Chapter 2010 Conference Carlsbad, CA, Exhibiting 11/1/10 - 11/4/10

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