Clean water. Healthy forests. Vibrant communities. Inspiring scenic vistas. People connected to the land. Shape this future today with your gift to the Nisqually Land Trust. And, until December 31st, your gift of $500 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar to $16,000, thanks to the generosity of Ward and Rita Willits, John Mounts and Steve and…
Category: Ecology
Pierce County Burn Ban Elevated to Stage 2
Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is elevating Pierce County to a Stage 2 burn ban to protect residents from worsening air quality, effective at 2:00 p.m. November 23, 2013. This ban remains in effect until further notice. Overnight, fine particle pollution…
State 1 Burn Ban called for Pierce County
Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves Effective at 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013 Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective as of 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013. This ban…
Nisqually River Bain plan hearing Nov. 26
PIERCE COUNTY — This is notice of the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-62. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the “Nisqually River Basin Plan” for the Unincorporated Area of Pierce County; Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 19D.60, “Pierce County Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management…
Audubon Presentations
From the Tahoma Audubon Society — Two free evening presentations are coming up on Thursday and Friday this week: “Kayaking the Inside Passage, Alaska” presented by local adventurer Pat O’Connor, at our membership program. Free to members and the public. Thursday, Nov.21st at 7pm at the Tacoma Nature Center. “Rare Birds” author Maria Mudd Ruth to talk about Marbled…
County invites community to learn about upcoming study of Spanaway Lake
PIERCE COUNTY — Spanaway Lake residents, business owners and recreational users can learn about an upcoming study of the lake’s health at a community meeting on Dec. 4. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spanaway Lake Elementary, 412 165th St. S. in Spanaway. Pierce County will use information obtained in…
Volunteer for noxious weed control Nov. 20
You’re invited to join us for some noxious weed control at a beautiful site in Yelm! Wednesday, November 20th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Green Mountain Coffee has donated tons of burlap coffee bags to use for noxious weed control, and we need help placing them! The coffee bags will act as mulch for recently planted seedlings. We hope you can join…
Salmon Stories, Nov. 2
Salmon Stories, an evening of short films on salmon and the challenges and triumph of restoring their habitat in Tacoma, November 2nd 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Center for Performing Arts in Tacoma. If you want to purchase tickets go to: http://www.broadwaycenter.org/season/showDetails.asp?key=408
Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves
Pierce County residents can reduce flooding on Pierce County roads by picking up yard waste on their properties and making sure nearby storm drains are free of leaves. “Practicing preventative maintenance can go a long way,” said Brian Ziegler, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities director. “Taking the time to keep yards and storm drains…
Free composting classes teach residents to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this fall. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. In the yard waste class, participants will learn how to choose a bin, where to put it and how to maintain…
Toxics Release Inventory: TRI data
Citizens, community groups, researchers, national environmental organizations, facility managers, and government agencies at all levels rely on TRI as a powerful tool for environmental protection. Our new report, “TRI in Action,” includes many examples of how people have been putting the Toxics Release Inventory to work: The Sierra Club of Illinois used TRI data in…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Encourages Testing and Safe Home Repairs to Protect Children’s Health
(October 23, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major…
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