| For a full list of past PNWA Nor’wester Newsletters, please click here. |
| Issue # |
Date |
Highlights |
| 657 |
October 15, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Northwest ports highlighted by Congressional delegation and the 2018 Annual Convention |
| 656 |
October 9, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: 2018 Legislator of the Year, Port of Morrow’s new general manager, orca updates and new members! |
| 655 |
September 25, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Celebrating a year of successful navigation infrastructure maintenance in the Northwest |
| 654 |
September 24, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Nor’wester: Snake River dams and orcas – the “debate” heats up |
| 653 |
September 13, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: News flash! FY2019 Corps funding sails through Congress |
| 652 |
September 12, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: FY2019 Energy and Water Appropriations to pass on schedule and Water resources bill agreement reached by House & Senate Committee leaders |
| 651 |
September 5, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: State Department holding Town Hall meeting tomorrow night in Portland and Two Columbia Snake River celebration events this Saturday! |
| 650 |
August 31, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Judge overturns two-year stay on implementing the 2015 WOTUS rule and so much more! |
| 649 |
August 27, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA is accepting nominations for the Walter H. Evans Memorial Award and Distinguished Service Awards |
| 648 |
August 3, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA staff update, Feedback requested for Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force materials, PNWA office has moved! |
| 647 |
July 27, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: LTG Semonite visits Portland, CRT events, Chairman Shuster draft infrastructure plan, and much more! |
| 646 |
July 20, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: State Department announces CRT Town Hall in Portland, Proposed revisions to ESA and Comment period extended! |
| 645 |
July 5, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Summer Conference wrap up; Carpenters join PNWA, House approves sea lion legislation, and more! |
| 644 |
July 4, 2018 |
Special July 4th Nor’wester: Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visits Port of Vancouver |
| 643 |
June 29, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate approves FY2019 Corps funding, Trump Administration proposes reorganizing the Corps |
| 642 |
June 11, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Corps releases FY2018 workplan, includes great support for Northwest projects |
| 641 |
June 8, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House passes Corps funding bill, and much, much more! |
| 640 |
June 6, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House passes 2018 WRDA |
| 639 |
May 25, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Corps funding, WRDA update, and more! |
| 638 |
May 24, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Columbia River Treaty negotiations will begin next week and so much more! |
| 637 |
May 18, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee releases WRDA 2018 & Additional Details for FY2019 House Energy & Water bill |
| 636 |
May 14, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: U.S. Army Corps seeks proposals to Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014, Freight Multimodal Projects Funding Opportunity, and more! |
| 635 |
May 10, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate Environment & Public Works Committee releases 2018 water resources legislation |
| 634 |
May 7, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House Appropriations Committee releases FY2019 Corps funding bill |
| 633 |
April 30, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA at State Department’s Columbia River Treaty Town Hall, Columbia River System Operations EIS webinar May 30th and more! |
| 632 |
April 25, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: H.R. 3144 passes House |
| 631 |
April 23, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA staff and members participate in Congressional roundtable on WRDA and much more! |
| 630 |
April 20, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Earthday 2018 |
| 629 |
April 17, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Columbia River Treaty town hall, FAA reauthorization, Mission recap and much more! |
| 628 |
March 23, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: FY2018 Omnibus passed by House, includes increased funding for the Corps |
| 627 |
February 23, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Dredged material pilot program, Port of Chelan job opening |
| 626 |
February 12, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: 2019 President’s Budget Release details |
| 625 |
January 30, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: New ASA, 408 implementation update, Bill Newbry spotlight, and Taste the Northwest reception! |
| 624 |
January 8, 2018 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Small ports get support, Vanport Marine joins PNWA, Port of Skagit spotlight, Port of Siuslaw job opening |
| 623 |
December 11, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Congress funds government through December 22, Columbia River Treaty negotiations start in 2018 and more! |
| 622 |
December 1, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Additional CRSO meeting on December 7th, new stern buoys, PNWA Spotlight and more! |
| 621 |
November 15, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Port of Portland announces new container service at Terminal 6, CRSO public update meeting, and more |
| 620 |
November 7, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA thanks Captain Paul Amos,2016 Fisheries of the U.S. report and more |
| 619 |
October 26, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: WRDA discussions kick off, PNWA Member Spotlight, Port of Long Beach job posting |
| 618 |
October 20, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Convention recap, 2018 lock closure, new Columbia River Treaty negotiator, PNWA regulatory efforts |
| 617 |
October 6, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: New Corps leader nominated, Columbia River dredging meetings, Rep. Smith’s freight bill and more! |
| 616 |
September 18, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: FY2017 TIGER deadline October 16, new MARAD administrator, Port of Seattle award and more! |
| 615 |
August 16, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: August recess events, CRSO NEPA, and more! |
| 614 |
July 3, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: HMTF reform bill, INFRA replaces FASTLANE, and DERA reauthorization proposed |
| 613 |
June 29, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House Energy and Water bill released & Trump Administration moves to withdraw WOTUS rule |
| 612 |
June 28, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Summer Conference success, Columbia River Treaty efforts, DHS reauthorization, and much more! |
| 611 |
June 1, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Robinhold is new Port of Portland Executive Director, FEMA grant training, Port of Chelan job, Port of Longview spotlight |
| 610 |
May 24, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: FY2017 Corps workplan released |
| 609 |
May 24, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: FY2018 Corps budget details released |
| 608 |
May 19, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA supports FY2018 Corps funding, PSGP training seminars, Snake River festival and more! |
| 607 |
May 17, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Omnibus grant funding details, AAPA Infrastructure Week briefing, and more! |
| 606 |
May 8, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Coast Guard change of command, DERA applications open, Congressional letters on BiOp, and more! |
| 605 |
May 1, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Omnibus details released |
| 604 |
April 24, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PSGP webinar, NOAA charting plan comment period open, new PNWA members! |
| 603 |
April 22, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Earth Day Nor’wester |
| 602 |
April 5, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Lock closure update, Rep. DeFazio’s infrastructure funding bills, and more! |
| 601 |
March 23, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA says farewell to Dan Boone, Mission recap, river locks reopen and more! |
| 600 |
February 9, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: New Port of Vancouver CEO, NOAA Fisheries report, and more! |
| 599 |
January 23, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA mourns passing of Matt Eames, Oregon delegation supports small ports, Rep. Newhouse joins Appropriations Committee, job postings and more! |
| 598 |
January 6, 2017 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Federal Agencies extend scoping period, new House Committee leadership roles, and more! |
| 597 |
December 12, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: WRDA and CR pass, extended closure begins and more! |
| 596 |
December 5, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: WRDA conference report released |
| 595 |
November 29, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Rep. McMorris Rodgers weighs in on Snake River dams; spotlight on Port of Toledo, and more! |
| 594 |
November 10, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: 2nd round of FASTLANE Grants and more! |
| 593 |
October 10, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Columbia Snake River dams methane study; Congressman Smith introduces freight bill; new PNWA members! |
| 592 |
September 30, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: New FCRPS BiOp Process Begins |
| 591 |
September 29, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House WRDA Passes; Congress passes CR |
| 590 |
September 23, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House WRDA Managers Amendment released; EPA releases report on port emissions; new PNWA member! |
| 589 |
September 15, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate WRDA passes; Barry Thom is NOAA West Coast Regional Adminstrator |
| 588 |
September 13, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate WRDA progress; Successful PNWA Regulatory Workshop |
| 587 |
September 8, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate resumes WRDA work; Port of Longview announces new CEO; and more! |
| 586 |
August 30, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: August Congressional Tour and ConnectOregon Recipients |
| 585 |
August 16, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Columbia Basin Partnership nominations open; upcoming conferences; and more! |
| 584 |
August 4, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Corps recommends 57′ for Seattle Harbor; Everett and Portland TIGER grants;Plas Newydd joins PNWA and more! |
| 583 |
July 18, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Corps accepts comments on NWPs, changes in regional Corps and USCG leadership |
| 582 |
July 7, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Fastlane & PSGP recipients announced, BiOp schedule released, new PNWA members and more! |
| 581 |
June 24, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: New logo; New member; Extended Closure update; Senate WRDA letter; USACE Change of command |
| 580 |
May 26, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House WRDA bill passes out of Committee, Controversial amendments stall House Energy & Water bill |
| 579 |
May 20, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House WRDA bill released |
| 578 |
May 12, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA Nor’wester: Senate passes FY2017 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill |
| 577 |
May 10, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: PNWA Nor’wester: Former PNWA staffer joins Bonneville Power Administration; Department of Homeland Security seeking comments; MARAD funding opportunity; 2016 Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund |
| Special |
May 6, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Judge Simon rules on Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Biological Opinion (BiOp) lawsuit |
| 576 |
April 27, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Senate WRDA Draft released |
| 575 |
April 25, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: DC Update – Appropriations & WRDA; Diesel Emission Reduction Act extension proposed; Northwest delegation continues efforts for small ports; Release of Draft EIS for Millennium Bulk Terminal project announced; Corps Announces Spring Navigation Meeting |
| Special 2016 Earth Day Edition |
April 22, 2016 |
Special 2016 Earth Day Edition |
| 574 |
April 13, 2016 |
Senate Energy & Water Development Subcommittee Approves FY2017 Appropriations Bill; PNWA featured in river system coverage |
| 573 |
April 12, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: House releases FY2017 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill |
| 572 |
March 31, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: 2016 Mission a great success; Ice Harbor Navigation lock tour; Port of Vancouver releases new ads and a new member joins PNWA! |
| 571 |
March 9, 2016 |
Largest container ship to visit the U.S. makes call on Seattle; Navigation stakeholders seek $1.28 billion in FY2017 HMTF spending, $2.8 billion for Corps navigation programe; 2016 PNWA Mission to Washington starts soon |
| 570 |
February 29, 2016 |
PNWA Nor’wester: Record number of Snake River redds recorded in Snake River; U.S. Department of Transportation announces 8th round of TIGER funding; U.S. Department of Transportation Freight Summit webinar; Updated PNWA Supported Projects factsheet; New PNWA Member |
| 569 |
February 19, 2016 |
PNWA President Paul Amos Awarded “Old Salt” award by Maritime Commerce Club; FEMA announces deadline for FY2016 Port Security Grant Applications |
| 568 |
February 9, 2016 |
Support of Northwest navigation in Administration’s FY2016 workplan and FY2017 budget |
| Press Release |
February 9, 2016 |
PNWA applauds Snake River ruling |
| 567 |
February 8, 2016 |
Obama Administration to release FY2017 budget tomorrow; Register for the 2016 Mission to DC |
| 566 |
February 3, 2016 |
Register for the 2016 Mission to DC; PNWA Executive Director participates in WRDA rountable; PNWA welcomes new member |
| 565 |
January 11, 2016 |
Register for the 2016 Mission to DC; MARAD small shipyard grant opportunity; 2016 Annual Maintenance outage dates announced |
| 564 |
December 18, 2015 |
Oregon and Washington Senators send small ports support letter to Administration |
| 563 |
December 16, 2015 |
Omnibus agreement reached, expected to pass by end of week |
| 562 |
December 9, 2015 |
Congress passes five-year transportation bill |
| 561 |
December 2, 2015 |
Oregon and Washington House Delegation stands up for small ports |
| 560 |
November 17, 2015 |
Surface Transportation bill moves to Conference; Snake River Chinook Returns continue to break records; Port Security Grant Program for Columbia Willamette Snake Rivers Survey; New PNWA member |
| 559 |
November 5, 2015 |
Millennium environmental review delayed again by agencies; NOAA releases 2014 Fisheries of the United State report; Lt. Colonel Vail responds to opponents of Snake River Dams; Updated PNWA Supported Projects |
| 558 |
October 29, 2015 |
Remembering Dr. Fred Bennett, Maritime Transportation System Committee releases federal funding handbook and much more! |
| 557 |
October 16, 2015 |
PNWA Interviewed on Aginfo.net; WOTUS Implementation delayed; Walla Walla District Commander writes op-ed supporting Snake River Dams |
| 556 |
August 14, 2015 |
PNWA Member David Doeringsfeld Guest Editorial |
| 555 |
August 12, 2015 |
PNWA says farewell to Jim Neva; NOAA preserves Buoy 46089; PNWA welcomes Port of Gold Beach |
| 554 |
August 4, 2015 |
CEDER analysis of Snake River dams study prompts response; PNWA announces new member |
| 553 |
July 17, 2015 |
USACE Northwestern Division leadership change of command ceremony;PNWA celebrates the 10-year anniversery of the fish weir at Ice Harbor dam; Summit Strategies joins PNWA! |
| 552 |
July 7, 2015 |
PNWA Featured on OPB’s Think Out Loud |
| 551 |
June 25, 2015 |
Senators Cantwell, Murray, Booker, and Markey introduce new national transportation bill; Newhouse-Herrera Beutler hydro amendment passes House; Job Openings; PNWA welcomes new members |
| 550 |
June 19, 2015 |
CEDER study questions validity of Waddell claims on Snake River dams; Progress marks the release of NOAA sockeye recovery program |
| 549 |
June 8, 2015 |
PNWA welcomes new member RSEC Environmental & Engineering Consulting, Inc; Washington Wheat Growers take on Patagonia misinformation on Snake River Dams |
| 548 |
May 29, 2015 |
MARAD announces new grant programs;Final Waters of the US rulemaking released; Corps announces plans for 14-week Columbia River Snake System lock closure |
| 547 |
May 22, 2015 |
Senate Appropriations approves FY2016 Energy and Water bill; Members of the Oregon delegation introduce bill to reduce toxins in Columbia River Basin; PNWA announces PROCESS INC. as our newest member |
| 546 |
May 19, 2015 |
Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee approves FY2016; NOAA Customer Survey |
| 545 |
May 14, 2015 |
Jetty repairs, DERA grants, PNWA weighs in on FFRMS, and Port of Peninsula joins the association |
| 544 |
May 1, 2015 |
House passes FY2016 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill, Idaho House of Representatives passes resolution in support of the Snake River dams and more! |
| 543 |
April 27, 2015 |
Outside money funds ads targeting Northwest infrastructure |
| 542 |
April 22, 2015 |
House Appropriations Committee passes Energy & Water bill PNWA 2015 Earth Day Email |
| 541 |
April 16, 2015 |
Northwest Congressional Delegation letter to President Obama on Columbia River Treaty |
| 540 |
April 14, 2015 |
FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, Snake River Dams resources, and more! |
| 539 |
April 8, 2015 |
Mission recap, 5 new members join PNWA and more! |
| 538 |
February 26, 2015 |
PNWA announces new Snake River dams website
Snake River dredging complete
US Army Corps of Engineers announces change of leadership at Northwestern Division
Oregon ports solicit federal advocacy services |
| 537 |
February 3, 2015 |
FY2015 Corps Workplan Released |
| 536 |
February 2, 2015 |
FY2016 President’s Budget Released |
| Press Release |
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Snake River dredging to move forward |
| 535 |
January 12, 2015 |
Maintenance dredging begins on the Lower Snake River
PNWA announces new Government Relations Associate
Registration open for Mission to Washington, DC |
| 534 |
December 17, 2014 |
President Obama signs Cromibus
Senate passes tax extender bill, includes inland fuel tax increase
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act set to expire |
| 533 |
December 15, 2014 |
Senate passes funding bill |
| 532 |
December 11, 2014 |
House passes cromnibus, spending bill heads to Senate |
| 531 |
December 10, 2014 |
Details of FY2015 funding bill released
Portland and Walla Walla Districts announce 2015 Annual Maintenance Lock Closure
From the Port Manager…To dredge or not to dredge? |
| 530 |
November 17, 2014 |
Corps finalizes plan for Snake River dredging |
| 529 |
October 28, 2014 |
PNWA welcomes new member-The American Waterways Operators
PNWA featured on Washington Grown
EPA to host webinars regarding Waters of the United States proposed rule
Clarification or Land Grab? How EPA’s Proposal to Redefine “Water” to Include Dry Land Expands Agency Jurisdiction Beyond Historical Limits |
| 528 |
October 23, 2014 |
PNWA 2014 Annual Convention was a success!PNWA joins more than 400 organizations to support “Hit the HMT Target!” campaign
USACE Walla Walla District Fall Navigation Meeting announced
Port of Lewiston releases Economic Impact Study |
| 527 |
September 22, 2014 |
PNWA 2014 Distinguished Service Award Winners Announced
Early registration rate expires tomorrow, Tuesday September 23rd
EPA announces grant opportunities to reduce diesel emissions at ports
USACE to hold fourth and final WRRDA listening session
PNWA Member Reminder: Please send your thoughts on Clean Water Act Proposed Rule
PNWA Member Reminder: Please submit changes to Policies and Projects document by Friday, September 2. |
| 526 |
September 19, 2014 |
Government shutdown averted with passage of continuing resolution (CR); Ex-Im also extended
PNWA working to hit the HMTF target!
Call for Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) reauthorization
Save the Date-2014 Regional Sediment Evaluation Team Annual Meeting
Port Westward is hiring a Terminal Manager |
| 525 |
September 4, 2014 |
Corps releases Final EIS for Snake River Programmatic Sediment Plan
Port of Everett names new CEO
Port of Seattle names new CEO
Job Opportunity at CRSOA for an Executive Director
Request for Abstracts-Global Conference on Inland Fisheries |
| 524 |
July 24, 2014 |
Senate releases FY2015 Energy & Water Bill
Corps schedules WRRDA Listening Sessions
State funds available for freight rail projects |
| 523 |
July 11, 2014 |
Details of House FY2015 Energy & Water Development bill released
Job Announcements |
| 522 |
July 8, 2014 |
PNWA is hiring! |
| 521 |
June 30, 2014 |
PNWA’s Summer Conference a success!
Bill Chapman Named CEO of Millenium Bulk Terminals-Longview
The Port of Coos Bay is hiring for an Environmental Specialist |
| 520 |
June 18, 2014 |
FY2015 Senate Energy & Water bill summary released
Next round of FCRPS BiOp litigation kicked off with complaint from Earthjustice, et al |
| 519 |
June 17, 2014 |
Details of House FY2015 Energy & Water Development bill released |
| 518 |
June 11, 2014 |
FY2015 Energy & Water Development bill passed out of subcomittee
Comment deadline extended for Waters of the United States proposed rule
Maritime Administration accepting Marine Highway project applications
PNWA’s Summer Conference is just around the corner-register today! |
| 517 |
June 10, 2014 |
WRRDA bill signed into law |
| 516 |
June 4, 2014 |
Port of Everett receives Presidential Award for Export Service
PNWA staffing update
PNWA’s Summer Conference is just around the corner-register today! |
| 515 |
May 28, 2014 |
Longview Daily News highlights Columbia River Investments in two part feature
PNWA submits comments in support of North Jetty repairs
Northwest stakeholders reflect on impressive salmon returns
New speakers announced for PNWA Summer Conference, discounted registration ends 5/30!
Port of Moses Lake seeks Executive Director |
| 514 |
May 22, 2014 |
Senators Boxer and Vitter Applaud Final Passage of WRRDA |
| 513 |
May 20, 2014 |
House passes Historic Measure to Strengthen Water Resources Infrastructure & America’s Competitiveness |
| 512 |
May 15, 2014 |
WRRDA Conference Report Released-Positive News for the Northwest! |
| 511 |
May 9, 2014 |
Agreement reached in WRDA/WRRDA conference |
| 510 |
May 8, 2014 |
PNWA Welcomes our new member-GEI Consultants (GEI)
Future of Navigation-21st Century Waterways public listening sessions announced
Walla Walla District Spring Navigation Meeting
Obama Administration releases GROW AMERICA Act |
| 509 |
April 22, 2014 |
PNWA welcomes Tereza Edwards, new Administrative Assistant
Little Goose navigation lock now in service
Happy Earth Day! 2014 Member Environmental Highlights
Application deadlines extended for Port of Astoria and World Trade Center Tacoma Executive Director |
| 508 |
April 16, 2014 |
PNWA welcomes COL Aguilar, incoming NWP Commander
Northwest Congressional Delegation delivers message on Columbia River Treaty
ODOT seeking Federal Affairs Advisor |
| 507 |
April 15, 2014 |
Registration open now for PNWA’s Summer Conference
Mike Ott selected as NWP Channels & Harbors Operations Project Manager |
| 506 |
April 11, 2014 |
House passes Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Act
Dedging exhibit opens at Oregon History Museum on May 1st
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma selected for EPA DERA grants
Port of Everett seeks Executive Director/CEO |
| 505 |
April 3, 2014 |
PNWA members and colleagues tour John Day and Little Goose Dams
PNWA requests environmental project updates from membership by 4/16
World Trade Center Tacoma and Port of Astoria seeking Executive Directors |
| 504 |
March 25, 2014 |
Additional repairs needed at Little Goose navigation lock |
| 503 |
March 19, 2014 |
PNWA Mission to Washington a success!
FEMA announces 2014 Port Security Grant Program
PNWA seeking Administrative Assistant (part time)
Port of Coos Bay hiring Finance Manager and Communications Manager
PNWA congratulates Don Mann on his retirement |
| 502 |
March 6, 2014 |
FY2015 budget update |
| 501 |
March 4, 2014 |
Project funding amounts for FY2014 and FY2015 |
| 500 |
March 4, 2014 |
PNWA supported projects win big in FY14 workplan and FY15 budget |
| 499 |
February 27, 2014 |
Rep. Jim McDermott announces House companion bill to Maritime Goods Movement Act
Availability of TIGER grants announced
PNWA mournes Gerald Druffel, former Port of Whitman County Commissioner |
| 498 |
February 13, 2014 |
Rep. Doc Hastings announces retirement |
| 497 |
January 29, 2014 |
Elliot Mainzer named BPA Administrator
Sheryl Carrubba appointed NWD Navigation Porgram Manager
New report highlights views on salmon recovery
Society of American Military Engineers Symposium November 3-6
PNWA staffing transitions
Upcoming lock and dam tours
Register today for PNWA’s Regional Meetings and Mission to Washington! |
| 496 |
January 17, 2014 |
FY2014 omnibus signed into law
New FCRPS BiOp released by federal agencies
Port of Garibaldi seeking a General Manager |
| 495 |
January 14, 2014 |
Energy & Water Appropriations bill released as part of FY2014 omnibus |
| 494 |
January 8, 2014 |
EPA to convene second National Conversation on Ports on January 14
Northwest Senators send letter in support of Section 214 permanence
PNWA welcomes Tesoro Savage to the membership
Registration open for PNWA Regional Meetings and Mission to Washington |
| 493 |
December 19, 2013 |
Senate passes budget, paves way for FY2014 omnibus
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| 492 |
December 13, 2013 |
Final “Regional Recommendation for the Future of the Columbia River Treaty after 2024” released |
| 491 |
December 10, 2013 |
Corps of Engineers 2014 annual lock maintenance closure scheduled |
| 490 |
December 9, 2013 |
PNWA Vice President provides testimony to House members at Columbia River Treaty hearing
Career opportunities at the Port of Cascade Locks and Columbia Basin Irrigation District |
| 489 |
November 21, 2013 |
Members of the Northwest Congressional delegation demonstrate strong support for small ports |
| 488 |
November 19, 2013 |
Rep. Simpson named Energy and Water Chairman for House Appropriations Committee
Northwest delegation, PNWA and partners send letters in support of Section 214 permanence |
| 487 |
November 14, 2013 |
Rep. Defazio and Rep. Hastings to serve on WRDA Conference Committee |
| 486 |
November 14, 2013 |
PNWA staff advocates for navigation in Senate hearing on Columbia River Treaty
Value of barging highlighted by Port of Walla Walla in Union-Bulletin
PNWA thanks COL Eisenhauer for his service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| 485 |
October 25, 2013 |
PNWA files comments on Columbia River Treaty draft recommendation |
| 484 |
October 23, 2013 |
House passes water resources legislation |
| 483 |
October 22, 2013 |
WRRDA amendments and Committee Report released; House vote tomorrow
PNWA welcomes Almota Elevator Company and Van Ness Feldman to the membership |
| 482 |
October 17, 2013 |
Shutdown ends, government funded through January 15
House will take up WRRDA next week |
| 481 |
October 15, 2013 |
Corps Regulatory Offices close due to government shutdown |
| 480 |
October 8, 2013 |
PNWA Annual Convention Recap
ConnectOregon V application materials now available |
| 479 |
September 20, 2013 |
Columbia River Treaty Update: U.S. Entity releases Draft Regional Recommendation |
| 478 |
September 19, 2013 |
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee passes WRRDA
PNWA celebrates record salmon runs on the Columbia River
MTSNAC accepting nominations for advisory council members
Sponsorship opportunities still available for PNWA Annual Convention |
| 477 |
September 17, 2013 |
Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell introduce the Maritime Goods Movement Act |
| 476 |
September 13, 2013 |
House WRRDA bill – PNWA report
State of Oregon contributes funds to the Corps to dredge coastal ports
PNWA welcomes the Port of Everett to the membership |
| 475 |
September 12, 2013 |
House WRRDA introduced
New FCRPS BiOp released by federal agencies
Columbia River Treaty Update: Navigation Concerns
Discounted rates for PNWA Annual Convention available until 9/18
Port of Moses Lake seeks Director of Business Development |
| 474 |
August 20, 2013 |
PNWA provides tours of river system for Congressional staff
President signs McMorris Rodgers’ “Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act” in law
PNDC seeking Procurement Counselor & Project Manager |
| 473 |
August 20, 2013 |
Benefits of Snake River barging continue to grow |
| 472 |
August 16, 2013 |
Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell announce HMTF reform bill
PNWA files comments on Columbia River Treaty “working draft recommendation”
PNWA files comments on draft comprehensive evaluation of FCRPS BiOp |
| 471 |
August 7, 2013 |
House water resources legislation to be considered in September
Columbia River Treaty navigation stakeholder meeting scheduled; deadline nears for public comment on U.S. Entity’s working draft
Register today for the PNWA Annual Convention – October 2-4, 2013 |
| 470 |
July 29, 2013 |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases video to emphasize mission
Registration for PNWA’s Annual Convention now open!
Career Opportunities at the City of Valdez and Port of Newport |
| 469 |
July 12, 2013 |
House approves FY2014 Energy & Water Appropriations bill |
| 468 |
July 2, 2013 |
PNWA welcomes American Construction to the membership
U.S. Entity releases Columbia River Treaty “Working Draft of a Regional Recommendation” for public comment
PNWA in the news
Northwest delegation members join Representative Larsen in sending letter of support for Section 214 |
| 467 |
June 28, 2013 |
PNWA’s 2013 Summer Conference a success!PNWA celebrates our colleagues’ transitions
Rep. Herrera Beutler champions small ports; $30M included in House and Senate bills
Reminder: ASCE PORTS ’13 Conference registration open
East Columbia Irrigation District seeking Staff Engineer and GIS/IT Technician |
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June 25, 2013 |
FY2013 Corps work plan released; highs and lows for Northwest navigation
Senate Energy & Water Development Subcommittee completes mark up of FY2014 bill |
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June 21, 2013 |
USACE Northwestern Division leadership change on the horizon |
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June 19, 2013 |
House Appropriations Committee releases FY2014 Energy & Water Appropriations Bill |
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May 23, 2013 |
Rep. Rick Larsen to speak at PNWA Summer Conference!
DHS/FEMA announces 2013 Port Security Grant Program
The Merchants Exchange of Portland is seeking a highly skilled Administrative Professional |
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May 21, 2013 |
PNWA sends letters urging support of NOAA FY14 budget
PNWA welcomes Collins Engineers, Inc. and ENVIRON International Corporation to our membership
PNWA Summer Conference updated draft now available, raffle items needed
Comment period extended for CEQ’s Principles and Requirements draft Interagency Guidelines
AAPA Maritime Economic Development Workshop June 27th-28th
Reminder: ASCE Ports 13 Conference registration open
East Columbia Irrigation District seeking Development Coordinator and Seasonal Engineering Technician |
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May 15, 2013 |
Senate passes WRDA, bill now heads to the House
Interactive SAGE Center opens at Port of Morrow in Boardman, OR
Reminder: Register today for PNWA’s Summer Conference! |
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May 15, 2013 |
PNWA mourns the loss of Don Hosford
Odessa Subarea Special Study Record of Decision signed
PNWA welcomes BNSF and Columbia County Grain Growers to our membership
Register today for PNWA’s Summer Conference |
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May 9, 2013 |
PNWA HMTF policies modified
TIGER 2013 Port Outreach Seminar scheduled for May 10th
ASCE Ports ’13 Conference registration open
Register today for PNWA’s Summer Conference! |
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May 8, 2013 |
Debate begins on Senate WRDA bill; Manager’s Amendment includes updated language regarding HMTF and IWTF |
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May 2, 2013 |
TIGER 2013 webinars announced for May 3rd and May 6th
EPA to provide informational webinars on DERA national competition May 13th and 14th |
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April 30, 2013 |
Senator Wyden and colleagues voice support for small ports
TIGER 2013 application materials available, due by June 3rd
Navigation funding and jetties featured on Northwest Ag Information Network Broadcasts
Register today for PNWA’s Summer Conference! |
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April 12, 2013 |
PNWA Summer Conference registration opens Monday!
MARAD accepting applications for Small Shipyard Grants Program
Upcoming public meeting regarding TWIC Reader Rule – May 2nd |
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April 10, 2013 |
FY14 Budget released today |
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April 9, 2013 |
Columbia River Treaty Update-Upcoming Meetings
PNWA staff facilitate Transportation 101 briefing in Washington DC |
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March 29, 2013 |
FY2013 Continuing Resolution signed by President Obama
New Principles and Guidelines proposed by Council on Environmental Quality |
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March 20, 2013 |
Senate EPW passes WRDA bill |
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March 20, 2013 |
Northwest small ports highlighted for Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Senate WRDA bill released; scheduled for markup on Wednesday, March 20
TIGER Grants for Job Creation Act reintroduced in 113th Congress
PNWA staff and members tour Columbia Snake River System Dams
Mark Wilson appointed Executive Director of the Port of Kalama |
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March 12, 2013 |
PNWA members deliver policy and funding messages in Washington DC |
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February 22, 2013 |
PNWA continues efforts despite delays in federal funding process
U.S. DOT accepting nominations for National Freight Advisory Committee |
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February 20, 2013 |
PNWA mourns longtime member Wally Hickerson |
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February 7, 2013 |
Efforts to support small waterways continue
HMTF activity continues in the Senate
PNWA partners with AAPA and NWC to support Section 214 permanence
Lanny Cawley, Executive Director of the Port of Kalama, announces retirement
PNWA welcomes Idaho AFL-CIO to our membership
Upcoming PNWA Events
Corps hosts Columbia Snake System Lock Users Meeting in conjuction with PNWA’s Lower Columbia River/OR Coast Regional Meeting |
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January 24, 2013 |
RAMP legislation introduced in the House
Opportunity to comment: Lower Snake River PSMP
Columbia River Treaty Update – Opportunity for Stakeholder Comment
PNWA welcomes three new members!
Upcoming PNWA Events |
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December 21, 2012 |
Governor Kitzhaber sends letter to the Administration in support of small ports |
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December 18, 2012 |
NMFS convenes recovery “situational assessment” effort; PNWA invited to participate
Corps releases draft Lower Snake River PSMP for public comment; PNWA, members to weigh in
PNWA members meet with Corps to discuss Columbia River Treaty Efforts
New committee assignments for Members of the NW Delegation
PNWA is pleased to announce two new members!
Upcoming National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium, March 25th-28th 2013 |
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November 20, 2012 |
Members of Northwest Delegation demonstrate support for small ports; send letter to the President |
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November 9, 2012 |
Draft WRDA bill released, includes HMTF and IWTF provisions |
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October 26, 2012 |
PNWA celebrates successful stern buoy installation
PNWA welcomes two new members
Request for membership referrals
Call for WRDA projects |
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October 24, 2012 |
Sen. Alexander to introduce “American Waterworks Act”; major overhaul proposed for IWTF & HMTF |
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October 16, 2012 |
PNWA Annual Convention highlights
PNWA welcomes two new members!
Regional Sediment Evaluation Team (RSET) meeting
Invitation to attend Walla Walla Fall Navigation Meeting
AAPA seeks Manager of Government Relations |
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September 25, 2012 |
PNWA welcomes Natalie Whitlock, new Membership Manager |
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September 24, 2012 |
Congress passes six month continuing resolution (CR)
Sen. Merkley highlights Section 214 and Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund at WRDA hearing
American Society of Civil Engineers issues “Failure to Act” report on America’s infrastructure
PNWA Annual Convention – Full agenda is now available
Trade and transportation employment opportunities |
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September 19, 2012 |
Port of Skagit celebrates commencement of Swinomish Channel dredging
Bonneville Dam celebrates 75 years
PNWA Annual Convention – Full agenda is now available |
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August 3, 2012 |
U.S. Department of Transportation awards grants for State Highway projects
Hastings introduces dam protection bill; Committee to hold field hearing in Pasco
U.S. Coast Guard reallocates FY2008 Port Security Grant Program funds
PNWA Annual Convention |
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August 1, 2012 |
PNWA Annual Convention – Online registration opens today!
Six month continuing resolution (CR) in the works
COL Anthony Funkhouser named as leader of the Northwestern Division
Now accepting nominations for PNWA Distinguished Service Awards
PNWA announces new member – ICF International
Port of Coos Bay seeking applicants for Harbormaster |
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July 27, 2012 |
Port of Longview announces new CEO
Glen Squires to lead Washington Grain Commission
PNWA Annual Convention online registration opens Wednesday, August 1 |
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July 17, 2012 |
Change of Command for Corps Walla Walla District
Oregon’s small coastal projects featured in national magazine
PNWA accepting resumes for Membership Manager |
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July 13, 2012 |
Washington State Transportation Commission requests input
Corps to host webinar on Port and Inland Modernization report
Corps and Washington Department of Ecology offer free permitting workshops
PNWA accepting resumes for Membership Manager
Columbia River Steamship Operators Association opens search of Executive Director |
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July 6, 2012 |
PNWA accepting resumes for Membership Manager |
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July 2, 2012 |
Columbia River jetties Major Rehab Report approved
Surface Transportation reauthorization bill passed; freight and HMTF provisions included
Secretary Darcy responds to coal terminal permitting expansion requests
PNWA Summer Conference – a tremendous success
PNWA welcomes newest member – Evergreen Engineering
Heather Stebbings named PNWA Government Relations Director
Port of Cascade Locks opens search for Manager of Economic Development |
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June 25, 2012 |
BPA Administrator Steve Wright announces retirement
TIGER grants announced; three awarded in Northwest, including Port of Lewiston
PNWA Summer Conference begins Wednesday, June 27 |
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June 21, 2012 |
Corps releases Panama Canal Study
Columbia River Treaty Review – public listening sessions
Ice Harbor Lock & Dam celebrates 50 years
PNWA Summer Conference agenda is finalized |
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June 8, 2012 |
PNWA friend Ernie Boston passes away
House approves FY2013 energy & water bill
PNWA supports permanent trade relations with Russia
PNWA Summer Conference agenda is finalized |
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May 16, 2012 |
PNWA seeking assistance from membership regarding regulatory policies
National Ocean Policy update
Join us! PNWA Open House – Friday, June 1st
PNWA Summer Conference: Register Today!
PNWA welcomes newest member: Morrow Pacific
Port of Longview opens search for Chief Executive Officer |
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May 2, 2012 |
House and Senate committees approve Energy & Water bills
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
PNWA Summer Conference – Online Registration |
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April 25, 2012 |
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee addresses HMT spending policy
PNWA Summer Conference: Online registration is now available
PNWA headquarters is moving |
| Special Edition |
April 22, 2012 |
Celebrating Earth Day – PNWA member environmental initiatives and achievements |
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April 20, 2012 |
Subcommittee tackles FY2013 Energy & Water Appropriations bill
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) Provision included in the House Transportation Reauthorization bill
PNWA submits comments to the Maritime Administration (MarAd) and Institute for Water Resources (IWR)
PNWA headquarters is moving
NAFSMA requests submissions for 2012 Communications Awards |
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April 17, 2012 |
PNWA Executive Director to testify at Congressional hearing |
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April 5, 2012 |
Inland Waterways Investment Infrastructure bill introduced in the House
Transportation Reauthorization/Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Updates
USACE IWR Releases Working Draft Report for Port and Inland Waterways Modernization
PNWA headquarters is moving
PNWA announces two new members!
David Ponganis appointed to senior Corps Northwestern Division position |
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UPDATE |
PNWA Summer Conference Dates – June 27-29, 2012 |
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March 28, 2012 |
The State of Oregon works to improve the regulatory process
Mark your calendars for the PNWA Summer Conference
Port of Coos Bay opens search for CEO
PNWA headquarters is moving |
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March 23, 2012 |
Sen. Wyden joins with Senate colleagues to support small ports
The 78th annual Mission to Washington lays the groundwork for 2012 |
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March 16, 2012 |
Columbia River Crossing Update
Public comment period extended for Draft National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan; PNWA requests feedback
Senate transportation bill includes HMTF language
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler supports hydropower as a renewable
Washington and Oregon Sea Grant work to schedule National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium
PNWA tours Columbia Snake River System navigation projects
PNWA welcomes two new members! |
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March 4, 2012 |
Columbia River Crossing Update |
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February 22, 2012 |
PNWA releases proposed FY2013 funding levels for Northwest navigation and ecosystem restoration projects |
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February 13, 2012 |
President releases FY 2013 budget – mixed bag for Northwest ports |
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February 8, 2012 |
Northwest projects fare well in Corps of Engineers FY2012 work plan
Oregon’s newest Member of Congress: Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
Transportation reauthorization update
TIGER IV Guidelines Released
Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Project: Data sought on navigation clearance needs
Register for PNWA Mission to Washington by February 10th to save! |
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January 27, 2012 |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan to be released on February 6, 2012
Portland Harbor Partnership kick-off event scheduled
Accelerated TIGER IV timeline
Register today for PNWA upcoming events |
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January 23, 2012 |
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