Eco-Friendly Systems At Work in Port of San Diego Marinas

Wednesday, 03 March 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Efforts to reduce pollution and keep hazardous waste out of San Diego Bay are underway at four marinas thanks to projects funded by the Port of San Diego's environmental fund.

Two used oil-recycling centers have been installed and four marine trash skimmers are up and running at marinas from Shelter Island to National City.

California Air Resources Board to Hold Informational Course on Cargo Truck Regulation

Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), will be holding an informational course for cargo truck operators on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The course will be held in the board room of the Port of San Diego's administration building, 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego. The course will help cargo truck owners and operators understand a recent state regulation affecting their operations and provide information on the health effects of diesel exhaust exposure.

Port and City of San Diego Selected to Develop Green Office Challenge

Friday, 19 February 2010

The Port of San Diego and City of San Diego are joining Charleston, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; and Arlington County, Virginia, in developing a program aimed at helping businesses engage in a friendly competition to reduce costs and conserve water and energy, as well as meet other environmental goals. 

The Port and the City of San Diego, the only government agencies chosen on the West Coast, were selected to receive technical assistance and support in the development of a Green Office Challenge. The program is patterned after a successful program started in 2009 by the City of Chicago and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, a nation-wide association with 600 local, regional and national governments that are committed to sustainable development. ICLEI will provide technical assistance to the Port and City of San Diego. SDG&E and the San Diego Port Tenants Association will also contribute to the Challenge.

Port Tenants Team up to Clean Chula Vista Nature Center Shoreline

Friday, 12 February 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Port of San Diego tenants are teaming up to help rid the waterfront near the Chula Vista Nature Center of debris that has accumulated over the years.

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010, employees from Pasha Automotive Services, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding/Continental Maritime, R.E. Staite Engineering, BAE Systems, General Dynamics/NASSCO, the Marine Group Boat Works and other businesses will volunteer time and equipment to remove the debris.

Port of San Diego Honored By Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Friday, 22 January 2010

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, has paid tribute to the San Diego Unified Port District for its role in establishing the Center for Bay and Coastal Dynamics, a research center focusing on the study of San Diego Bay. 

The center is a partnership among three research and education institutions - San Diego State University, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD and Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute – and the Port of San Diego.