*Tuesday, November 15, 2011* *South Sound Environmental Issues Course* 6:30 -8:00 p.m. University of Puget Sound- Wheelock Student Center, Rotunda Free and Open to Al*l* Contact: 253.879.3716 * * * * *Washington State Environmental Priorities for 2012 legislative session:* * * *Toxic-Free Kids - Speaker from Washington Toxics Coalition* *Purpose of the priority:* Protect children's health from cancer-causing flame-retardants and help put businesses on the path to using chemicals that won't harm health, the environment, or their bottom line. *Fulfill Our Clean Energy Initiative - Speaker from NW Energy Coalition* *Purpose of the priority:* Sustain the success of I-937 in bringing investments, jobs, and economic development throughout Washington. *Pollution-Free Prosperity - Speaker from Washington Environmental Council or The Nature Conservancy* *Purpose of the priority:* To prevent attempts to weaken, delay, or rollback state environmental laws and programs that are critical for clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. -- Katharine Appleyard 253.879.3716 University of Puget Sound