The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this summer approved a pair of grants to the San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP) to advance projects to protect and restore watersheds in Hayward
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Funding For BayREN, Other Crucial Energy Efficiency Programs Threatened
Energy efficiency programs that help jurisdictions meet their climate goals, while providing communities with crucial home retrofits for health and comfort, could be eliminated as early as 2025
General Assembly Convenes at Oakland Museum of California
On Friday, June 21, a quorum of representatives from the Bay Area’s nine counties and 101 member cities convened to pass the 2024-2025 ABAG budget. Delegates attended the meeting in person at the
BayREN Co-Hosting Induction Cooking Open House in San Rafael
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), along with the counties of Marin, Sonoma and Napa, are hosting a free hands-on, in-person demonstration of climate-friendly induction cooking next week.
BayREN Annual Report 2023: Building Blocks for a Brighter Future
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has released its 2023 Annual Report, Building Blocks for a Brighter Future, which encapsulates the significant efforts and milestones achieved throughout
Bay Area Gets $32 Million for Critical Water Quality Projects
The Bay Area is the beneficiary of $32 million in water quality grants to protect fish passages in Richmond, build rain gardens at schools in underserved areas of Petaluma and provide flood protection
BayREN Supports Local Businesses with Energy Efficiency Upgrades
In the bustling heart of downtown San Rafael in Marin County stands Thai Food Express, serving beloved dishes such as red curry, drunken noodles, and papaya salad. Open since 1990, Thai Food Express
Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) Are About to Get a Refresh
After 17 years since they were first developed, the regional land use planning framework for conservation in the Bay Area is wrapping up a yearlong effort to address past challenges and integrate
Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos Assumes ABAG Helm
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) last night inaugurated Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos as its new president and Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín as Vice President of the regional
Registration for State of the Estuary Conference opens
Every two years, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership brings together planners, regulators, scientists, practitioners, activists, and many others to exchange knowledge, highlight innovative projects