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The Port of Long Beach has made tremendous improvements to the environment in recent years. Guided by our award-winning Green Port Policy, we are reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife and implementing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port.

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Comments Sought on Middle Harbor Project
News ImageThe Port of Long Beach will take comments until July 11 on an environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, a proposed $750-million, 10-year project that would create 14,000 new, permanent jobs and cut air pollution at two port terminals by 50 percent or more from existing levels. See a video of the June 11 public hearing.
(posted: 6/13/2008)
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Ships Urged to Enroll in Ports' Fuel Incentive Program
News ImageCargo vessel operators are encouraged to enroll now in time for the July 1 start of the new Vessel Main Engine Fuel Incentive Program, offered by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The program will pay vessel operators to use cleaner-burning fuel within 40 miles of San Pedro Bay in order to reduce vessel emissions. Click here to find more information and how to enroll.
(posted: 6/13/2008)
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Clear Air Plan Honored by EPA
News ImageThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has bestowed a prestigious "Clean Air Excellence Award" on the landmark San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Program, marking the sixth time that the plan has been recognized with an award, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles announced. 
(posted: 5/30/2008)
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Starfish in the harbor
Wildlife Video Feature
In this four-minute video feature, see how the Port is protecting the marine environment on behalf of its fish, invertebrate, bird and marine mammal neighbors. The harbor is vital habitat to scores of species and the Port is working to lessen its impacts on the natural environment. Click here to watch the video.
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