Environment
September 25, 2013
Attendees included local, state, and federal maritime transportation officials, representatives from the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers, along with prominent business leaders, labor leaders, and transportation stakeholders. The conversation boiled down to a lack of federal funding for maritime and transportation infrastructure and unwillingness among many in Congress to make the connection between economic growth and a well-functioning national freight system.
September 25, 2013
“Since the first day I entered Congress, I have been a leading advocate for Make It In America policies that can help grow America’s manufacturing capacity. This wastewater collection system upgrade is exactly the type of project we need to create jobs and make our economy more resilient,” Congressman Garamendi said.
September 24, 2013
The National Center for Sustainable Transportation will assert national leadership in reducing carbon emissions from transportation systems while supporting climate adaptation activities and continued mitigation of air pollution and other threats to public health.
September 23, 2013
"I met with local officials, educators, health officials, tribal leaders, and land managers on the many federal issues that impact the local community. Clean and reliable water, good schools, safe public lands, health access for the sick, job opportunities, and honoring our historical commitment to the Native American community: that was the agenda today, and the only ‘D’ and ‘R’ I was concerned about was District and Representative.”
September 19, 2013
Today ARPA-E announced a new $1.5 million grant for UC Davis for advanced energy research.
August 22, 2013
Unlike the disastrous BDCP, which doesn’t create a drop of new water, Garamendi presented a plan that actually creates more water for the entire state.
July 23, 2013
The bill allows for federal agencies to coordinate on management of federal lands while explicitly respecting private land owners' rights. The Berryessa Snow Mountain NCA bill would open up a range of business opportunities for our region, which is why it has garnered the support of Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Supervisors, Northern California cities, and other local stakeholders.
July 22, 2013
"This investment will save lives, and we’re pleased that on this stretch of the Feather River, no one will have to live with the regret of inaction. We look forward to the Army Corps’ final approval on the entire Section 408 permit so the remaining portion of the Feather River levees can also be repaired."
July 19, 2013
Davis High School Graduate Henry Anker and Students from Colusa, Yuba City, and Woodland Meet the Congressman at his Washington Office. Garamendi said, "Introducing bright young students to the center of our nation’s Representative Democracy is inspiring and a learning experience for everyone involved.”
July 19, 2013
Several Northern California Representatives called on Brown Administration to revise Bay Delta Conservation Plan in light of draft environmental documents being found “biased” and “insufficient” by federal agencies.