[cid:image001.jpg@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] [cid:image010.jpg@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] [cid:image015.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40]<http://www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?NID=3898>We are making progress toward Pierce County’s Sustainability Goals. In the last four years, we saved $2.54 million by using less electricity, gasoline, office supplies and water. These savings are only possible because 94% of Pierce County employees are committed to sustainability in their work. View the 2013 Sustainability Report<http://www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?NID=3898> [cid:image016.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] New link in Seattle-to-Rainier trail system<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/06/09/3234483/new-link-in-seattle-to-rainier.html?sp=/99/289/&ihp=1> Bipartisan Report Tallies High Toll on Economy From Global Warming<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/science/report-tallies-toll-on-economy-from-global-warming.html?partner=rss&emc=rss> [cid:image017.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] Sea-Tac Airport adds 500,000 bees<http://www.seattlepi.com/business/boeing/article/Sea-Tac-airport-adds-500-000-bees-4581087.php> Discarded fish cost as much as $2.6 billion in U.S., $20 million in Northwest, Oceana says<http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2014/06/discarded_fish_cost_about_2_bi.html> Pierce County wins national awards for District Court Live Chat and the FirstToSee emergency system<http://www.piercecountywa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1625> [cid:image018.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] Agricultural award presented to Pierce County program<http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/261324251.html> Pierce County wins award for Puyallup River project, protects Orville Road<http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/262008031.html> With Data and Resolve, Tacoma Fights Pollution<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/13/us/with-data-and-resolve-tacoma-fights-pollution.html> Despite decade of protection, resident orcas still in trouble<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023927693_orcastatusxml.html> Scientists Close In On What’s Killing Sea Stars<http://kuow.org/post/scientists-close-what-s-killing-sea-stars> Obama proposes vast expansion of Pacific Ocean sanctuaries for marine life<http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-will-propose-vast-expansion-of-pacific-ocean-marine-sanctuary/2014/06/16/f8689972-f0c6-11e3-bf76-447a5df6411f_story.html> [cid:image019.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] Pierce County aims to ban overnight semitruck parking in residential areas<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/06/28/3265237/pierce-county-aims-to-ban-overnight.html> Inslee likes plan to cut carbon air pollution<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/06/03/3224973/inslee-likes-plan-to-cut-carbon.html?sp=/99/296/331/> Governor orders state agencies to review risks from oil trains<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023833941_oiltrainsinsleexml.html?syndication=rss> Oil trains: South Sound first responders try to get grip on what new data mean for safety<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/06/29/3267316/oil-trains-south-sound-first-responders.html?sp=/99/296/331/#storylink=cpy> Keep oil-train safety and accident prevention on track<http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2023884332_lancedickiecolumnoiltrains20xml.html?syndication=rss> Health Experts See Benefits in Push to Cut Pollution<Health%20Experts%20See%20Benefits%20in%20Push%20to%20Cut%20Pollution> Watering gardens with lead, BPA and phthalates<http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/watering-gardens-with-lead-bpa-and-phthalates-1.2659884?cmp=rss> Study: protected bike lanes really do increase biking<http://www.vox.com/2014/6/5/5782472/study-bike-lanes-really-do-increase-biking> Bikers Suck Down Less Pollution When They Ride In Separated Bike Lanes<http://www.fastcoexist.com/3031593/heres-an-idea/bikers-suck-down-less-pollution-when-they-ride-in-separated-bike-lanes?partner=rss> Tacoma Rail discloses Bakken oil shipment info<http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/Tacoma-Rail-3-trains-of-Bakken-crude-oil-a-week-5573352.php> [cid:image022.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] @Work The summer is a good time to walk, bike or take the bus to work. Get out of your car and find an alternative to your daily commute. [cid:image023.jpg@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] @Home Leave your grass clippings on the lawn. Grass clippings act as fertilizer for your lawn. No need for lawn bags and no need for fertilizer. Learn More About Natural Yard Care<http://naturalyardcare.info/index.php> [cid:image024.jpg@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] [cid:image025.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] Learn about the 68 Community Gardens in Pierce County [cid:image026.jpg@01CF99D9.65BDBC40]<http://youtu.be/3k-zLe4Wn4I> [cid:image027.png@01CF99D9.65BDBC40] July 9th Summer Harvesting & Planning and Planting Your Fall Garden<http://www.piercecountywa.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1080> July 19th Chambers Bay 5K Challenge<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=114> Sustainability Tip: Start with making one change in your daily routine. Try to find something that can save you money and improve your health or the health of the environment at the same time. 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