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Rincon Project Wins 2021 APA CA Central Section Planning Award
Kerman General Plan Update and Program EIR APA 2021 Award of Merit in Planning Award – Comprehensive Planning; Small Jurisdiction CategoryWe are excited to announce that the American Planning Association (APA) Central Section – California Chapter has given...
Rincon Receives CCBJ 2020 Business Achievement Award
Rincon has been honored with a Financing Innovation: Low-Carbon Energy Award from the Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) for our efforts leading the Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Plan. CCBJ is a business research publication that provides...
Welcome Andrew Pulcheon to our Cultural Resources Leadership Team!
We are pleased to announce Andrew Pulcheon, RPA, AICP, CEP, as Rincon’s new Principal Archaeologist! Andrew brings over 27 years of research, field, laboratory, and project management experience, and we are excited to have him join our Cultural Resources service...
Building Electrification
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is a leader in climate action planning and is currently working at the forefront of building electrification.Building Electrification – Not Just a Trend As California continues to develop strategies toward achieving the climate goal...
The Rincon Main Pipeline Relocation Project Receives 2020 APWA Project of the Year Award
Rincon Main Emergency Relocation at Ayers Creek APWA 2020 Project of the Year Award in the Disaster/Emergency Repair Category We are proud and excited to announce that the Public Works Association (APWA) Ventura County Chapter has awarded the Rincon...
Rincon Receives Two AEP Merit Awards
Goleta Train Station Master Plan AEP Merit Award for Outstanding Planning Document The Goleta Train Depot Master Plan represents the initial phase of the Goleta Train Depot expansion project, establishing appropriate recommendations and guidelines that will...
Rincon Expands Leadership Team with Five Director Promotions and One Key Director Hire
The Rincon team is starting the New Year with great news by announcing five Director-level promotions and a key Director hire. These Directors have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their field of expertise and dedication to excellence while representing...
Rincon’s 2020 Charity Drive
Rincon is matching donations up to 10k! In recent months, our communities have faced unprecedented health and economic hardships. The holiday season is typically a time when we reflect back on the past year and think about ways to give back to our communities and...
Local Climate Action Planning During a Pandemic – the Challenges and Opportunities
Just one of the myriad ways the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has disrupted our world is its impacts on local climate action planning. The pandemic is changing emission patterns and shutting down in-person gatherings, making long-term sustainability...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plans for Publicly Owned Treatment Works
A framework for a robust response to climate change was presented in the State Water Resources Control Board's Comprehensive Response to Climate Change, Resolution No. 2017-0012, and further specified in the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board's (Los...
Rincon at the 2020 AEP California Virtual Conference
ParticipantsSenior Project Manager Connect with Eric Moderator Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in the San Joaquin Valley: We Can Do It, Together Tuesday, November 10th 9:45 am - 10:45 amProject Manager Connect with KariAssociate Environmental Planner Connect with...
Rincon Expands Natural and Cultural Resources Leadership Team with Four Key Hires
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our leadership team with the addition of Alyssa Newcomb, Ken Victorino, Nichole Jordan, and Sherri Miller to our Natural and Cultural Resources service line. They all bring extensive professional experience throughout...
Rincon at the 2020 APA California Conference
ParticipantsPrincipal Connect with AbeSenior Planner Connect with DellaSenior Project Manager Connect with EricPrincipal and Vice-President Connect with Jennifer Speaker: Environmental Justice and Increasing Diversity in the Environmental and Planning Professions -...
SB 205 Business Licenses Stormwater Discharge Compliance
About SB 205 In order to obtain or renew a business license in the state of California, SB 205 requires applicable businesses to enroll under the statewide stormwater Industrial General Permit, or IGP (Order 2014-0057-DWQ). This requirement came into effect January 1,...
Solano Transportation Authority Awarded $10.4 Million Grant
Solano Transportation Authority (STA) was recently awarded $10.4 million in Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) funding to electrify their fleet and enhance the frequency and reliability of electric transit services for riders in Solano County. This is...
Goleta Train Depot Master Plan Wins APA Central Coast Planning Award
The City of Goleta’s – Goleta Train Depot Master Plan has received an Award of Merit from the APA Central Coast Section in the Economic and Development Planning Award category. Rincon, with assistance from Steer, assisted the City of Goleta with preparation of a Master Plan.
Rincon Response to COVID-19
The Rincon Consultants team is adapting daily as these unprecedented events unfold surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Learn more about our proactive approach here.
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Accreditation
Rincon is one of the first CARB-accredited third-party verification bodies for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program.
Rincon Receives Two Industry Business Achievement Awards for 2019
Rincon has been honored with two awards from the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) and the Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ) for accomplishments in 2019.
PFAS
PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, occupy a well-earned spot in headline news these days. These chemicals have been detected across the state of California in drinking water sources and based on several factors, including their recalcitrance, suspected...
SB 330 – The Housing Crisis Act of 2019
Senate Bill 330 (The Housing Crisis Act of 2019) is now in effect. SB 330 seeks to boost home building throughout California by expediting the approval process for, and suspending or eliminating restrictions on housing development. We strongly suggest that our...
Robles Forebay Restoration Project Wins APWA Project of the Year Award
The Robles Forebay Restoration Project has won Project of the Year from APWA Ventura County. Click to read more about this excellent project and how we assisted with its success.
Rincon Sacramento is a 2019 “Best Places to Work” Winner!
Rincon Consultants’ Sacramento Office has been recognized as a 2019 “Best Places to Work” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Read on to learn more about this recognition!
Invasive Species – Quagga Mussels
Rincon staff have conducted monitoring in quagga mussel-infested water bodies in California, and have developed plans with academic and resource agency experts, in accordance with Fish and Game Code §2302.