[cid:image001.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60] [cid:image012.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60]<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/30181> [cid:image002.jpg@01CF6939.EC3803A0]<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/30181>The County-City Building is continuing to prove that older generation buildings can hold their own on energy efficiency performance even after 55 years. Total energy consumption in the County-City building has dropped by 15 percent since 2009 – including an annual reduction of 8 percent in 2013 over 2012. Find out how here!<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/30181> [cid:image018.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] Native American Fishing Activist Billy Frank Jr. Dead at 83<http://time.com/88920/bill-frank-dies/> New App Places Pierce County’s Farms Within Reach<http://www.puyallupherald.com/2014/04/30/3172131/new-app-places-pierce-countys.html?sp=/99/1511/1513/> Pierce County Government moves to 100 percent recycled paper<http://thesubtimes.com/2014/04/22/pierce-county-government-moves-to-100-percent-recycled-paper/> Metro Parks Tacoma's $198 million measure passing<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/22/3161225/metro-parks-tacomas-198-million.html#storylink=cpy> Pierce County Council delays shoreline decision<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/02/3128617/county-council-delays-shoreline.html?sp=/99/296/331/> Project at Sewage Treatment Plant Forges Ahead Near Chambers Bay<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3141799/project-at-sewage-treatment-plant.html> Ridesharing Company Launches in Tacoma<http://www.king5.com/news/local/Ridesharing--255726681.html> This Bike Elevator Makes Steep Hills a Little More Manageable (Tacoma???)<http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2014/04/bike-elevator-take-you-steep-hills/8774/> Sustainability Tip: May is Bike Month<http://www.piercetrips.com/bike-month> so if you plan to participate it would be a good idea to get your bike out and working ASAP. Biking can save you money and help you get in shape. [cid:image019.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60]<http://www.piercetrips.com/bike-month> [cid:image020.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] Inslee Orders A Move Toward Carbon Limits<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023489177_insleeclimatexml.html?syndication=rss> Acidification eating away at tiny sea snails<http://apps.seattletimes.com/reports/sea-change/2014/apr/30/pteropod-shells-dissolving/> Surging Oil Traffic Puts Region at Risk<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023416119_oilspillexxonanniveraryxml.html> Bikers, walkers make for healthier cities, report finds<http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/16/walking-biking-make-healthier-cities-report-finds/7756361/> Walmart to Sell Organic Food, Undercutting Big Brands<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/10/business/walmart-to-offer-organic-line-of-food-at-cut-rate-prices.html?_r=1> Federal government concerned about Puget Sound transportation<http://www.king5.com/news/local/Federal-government-concerned-about-Puget-Sound-transportation-256801071.html> Asian Pollution Boosts Pacific Storm Power<http://news.yahoo.com/asian-pollution-boosts-pacific-storm-power-190437581.html> King County Voters Rejecting New Money for Transit; Bus Cuts Coming<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023435527_metrovotexml.html> Washington state tribes ask for action on climate change<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/24/3164916/state-tribes-ask-for-climate-action.html#storylink=cpy> Cost of fighting warming ‘modest,’ says UN panel<http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2023371444_apxunclimatereport.html> Sustainability Tip: May is Puget Sound Starts Here month. Click here to learn what you can do to protect water quality<http://www.pugetsoundstartshere.org/category/how-to-help/> in your neighborhood. [cid:image022.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] Be Great! @Work [cid:image023.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60] Thanks to everyone who removed their printers across the County. You are all very appreciated! $100 Gift Certificate to El Gaucho Gary Dill, Information Technology $50 Gift Certificate to Red Robin Julie Colacurcio, Auditor 2014 Chinook Books Sue Wahlberg, Human Resources Nancy Wozny-Karnik, Family Justice Center *All Prizes Were Personally Donated by the Executive’s Office Honorable Mention Kudos Pat McCarthy, Ginny Dale, Danni Colo, Dave Heinemann, Richard Roberts, Rebecca Brauhn, Wendy Harrington, Patti Bunney, Dennis Lightburn, Patti Shay, Gina McAlpine, Joe Carillo. Be Great! @Home [cid:image024.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60]<http://www.piercecountywa.org/DocumentCenter/View/29709> Click Here to See the List of Farmers Markets<http://www.piercecountywa.org/DocumentCenter/View/29709> [cid:image025.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] [cid:image026.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60]<http://youtu.be/dZJ6Ob5fH3Q> Tips For Saving Money At Home<http://youtu.be/dZJ6Ob5fH3Q> [cid:image027.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] May–June Realize 2030 Schedule<https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=3681> May 7th Walk Tacoma<http://www.downtownonthego.com/go/walking/walk-tacoma-2014> May 10th Puget Sound Family Fun Day<https://www.facebook.com/events/658740324193845/> May 31 – June 1 Mother Earth Fair<http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/washington.aspx#axzz30UBlXwzH> [cid:image028.jpg@01CF6930.4897FA60] Pierce County in partnership with the Cascade Harvest Coalition brings you Puget Sound Fresh. The free mobile app that connects you to local farms and farmers markets. Download the Free mobile App Available for Android and Apple devices. [cid:image029.png@01CF6930.4897FA60]<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.piercecountywa.pugetsoundfresh> [cid:image030.png@01CF6930.4897FA60] <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puget-sound-fresh/id847536778?mt=8&uo=4>