[cid:image001.jpg@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] [cid:image002.jpg@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] 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. Be an early adopter and help us with feedback for updated versions. Download the Free mobile App Available for Android and Apple devices. [cid:image003.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0]<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.piercecountywa.pugetsoundfresh> [cid:image004.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puget-sound-fresh/id847536778?mt=8&uo=4> [cid:image005.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] Tacoma Creates Green Living Guide<http://wspdsmap.ci.tacoma.wa.us/website/GreenMap/> Fish-Consumption Decision to the Governor’s Office<http://washingtonstatewire.com/blog/fish-consumption-decision-being-kicked-upstairs-governors-office-will-make-call-on-controversial-water-quality-rule/> Pierce County: High court ruling should have minimal impact on Foothills Trail<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/26/3117777/pierce-county-high-court-ruling.html#storylink=cpy> DuPont shoreline protected by pacts<http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/March-2014/DuPont-shoreline-protected-by-pacts/> The Puget Sound’s most dangerous polluter? Your Old Fireplace<http://crosscut.com/2014/03/28/environment/119348/leave-your-old-flame-behind-martha-baskin/> Sustainability Fact: Chanel No. 5 perfume costs $38 per ounce, while the equivalent amount of Hewlett-Packard printer ink can cost up to $75. [cid:image006.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] Teen to government: Change your typeface, save millions<http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/27/living/student-money-saving-typeface-garamond-schools/index.html?hpt=hp_t2> Climate Change May Make Terrible Mudslides More Common<http://www.theatlanticcities.com/politics/2014/03/climate-change-may-make-terrible-mudslides-more-common/8711/> Green streets: Function or frill?<http://pamplinmedia.com/sl/212597-71013-green-streets-function-or-frill> 25 years later, Exxon Valdez spill effects linger<http://www.adn.com/2014/03/19/3383285/25-years-later-exxon-valdez-spill.html#storylink=cpy> Tidal-power license issued for Snohomish County PUD<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023183717_tidalpowersnohomishxml.html?syndication=rss> ‘Street sweeping has little benefit for water quality.’<http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/03/street_sweeping_has_little_ben.html> Disposable wipes clog region's sewer pipes<http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/03/flushable_wipes_wreck_havoc_on.html> The Proportion of Young Americans Who Drive Has Plummeted<http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116993/millennials-are-abandoning-cars-bikes-carshare-will-it-stick> Big climate report: Warming is big risk for people<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/23/3113118/big-climate-report-warming-is.html> What Has BC's Carbon Tax Shift Done?<http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/03/12/BCs-Carbon-Tax-Shift/> Buffett says rail tank cars need upgrades for oil<http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/buffett-says-rail-tank-cars-need-upgrades-for-oil/article_5add63c2-a2e7-11e3-9e08-001a4bcf887a.html> 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<http://www.piercetrips.com/assets/documents/Bike/bicyclecommutingtipsandtricks_0413.pdf>. [cid:image007.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] [cid:image008.jpg@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] Be Great @Work - Have You gotten rid of your work desk printer in 2014? The get rid of your work personal printer contest ends April 30th. Winner receives $100 gift certificate to El Gaucho plus other prizes. Be Great @Home - Your ORCA transit card can be used for work and personal trips including sporting events, concerts or even trips to the airport. Save gas, save money and reduce traffic by taking the train or bus. [cid:image009.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] [cid:image010.jpg@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N96-w_albl0&feature=youtu.be> Learn about the trash to energy project at the LRI Landfill.<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N96-w_albl0&feature=youtu.be> [cid:image011.png@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0] April-Aug. Downtown On The Go Walk Series<http://www.downtownonthego.com/go/walking/walk-tacoma-2014> April 9 Edible Garden Workshop<http://www.piercecountywa.org/FormCenter/Public-Works--Utilities-6/Edible-Garden-Series-Registration-189> April 10-13 The Spring Fair<http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/> April 22nd Earth Day Events<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=28372> April 26 (Metro Parks) Parks Appreciation Day<http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index.php?cid=3121> [cid:image012.jpg@01CF4FFA.B6BB72F0]