DATE: November 8, 2016
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION ON ADVANCING THE DISTRICT'S BLUE TECH PROGRAM BY BUILDING SYNERGY WITH EXISTING PLANNING & GREEN PORT PROGRAMS AND FOCUSING ON NEW AND EMERGING BLUE TECH SOLUTIONS FOR COPPER REDUCTION IN SAN DIEGO BAY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District has been exploring Blue Economy opportunities to diversify its portfolio of business lines and assets, in alignment with its mission and Compass Strategic Plan. To advance the Blue Economy initiatives, staff will present an overview of the blue tech program, ongoing updates on Blue Economy opportunities and staff's efforts to build synergy with existing Planning & Green Port programs by initially focusing on new and emerging blue tech ideas to help reduce copper in San Diego Bay.
Through the District's blue tech program the Port is uniquely positioned to be an ambassador of sustainable ocean-based innovation.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Presentation on advancing the District's Blue Tech Program by building synergy with existing Planning & Green Port Programs and focusing on new and emerging blue tech solutions for copper reduction in San Diego Bay.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a presentation only with no fiscal impact on the District.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
Advancing the Blue Economy is an opportunity that directly aligns with the Public Trust Doctrine, Port Act, and COMPASS Strategic Plan and presents an exciting opportunity for new business for the District. This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port with a comprehensive vision for Port land and water uses integrated to regional plans.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
Background / Blue Economy
The Blue Economy is a growing opportunity for new business development in southern California. Th...
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