By Chris Schultz Well, those little hibernating flying insect eaters are about to emerge from their dark wintering places in the Puget Creek Natural Area so it is time to monitor for their presence. Would you like to get trained to monitor bats? Well, they are very important and we need people to go to the…
Category: Ecology
Lake ecology conference October16-18
The Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA) and the Oregon Lakes Association (OLA) are co-hosting a lake ecology conference October16-18 at the Hilton hotel in Vancouver, Washington. The theme for this meeting is Collaborative Lake Management. This conference provides an exceptional opportunity for local, Native North American, lake volunteers and state organizations to exchange information…
APRIL 11 Tacoma Smelter Plume cleanup workshop & open house
Tacoma Smelter Plume Yard Sampling & Cleanup Program Public Comment Period: March 14 – April 29, 2013 This year, Ecology will begin sampling and cleaning up residential yards. This “Yard Program” will focus on the most contaminated areas of the Tacoma Smelter Plume—Ruston, west Tacoma, and southern Vashon-Maury Island. Comment period information and program service…
Economics and Environment Event, April 13, League of Women Voters
From: Chris Schutz cschutz@co.pierce.wa.us The League of Women Voters will be hosting a panel discussion at their April 13th General Meeting and the public is invited. Economics and Environment: How does biodiversity conservation figure into current practice for Pierce County land development? A panel of eight will focus on answering two questions. First, in the…
2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Grant
Subject: Reminder: 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Grant Announcement Reminder: The deadline for grant applications to the 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Environmental Grants Program is Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Grant submission information is below and attached. 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Environmental Grant Announcement Grant Overview: Grant funds are now available for organizations,…
Foothills Trail users can discuss impacts from upcoming construction April 6
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them. Construction on a new side channel on the west side of the river will begin in June and last through the summer. Trucks will access the project site via…
2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council, Environmental Grant Announcement
Reminder: The deadline for grant applications to the 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Environmental Grants Program is Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Grant submission information is below and attached. Grant Overview: Grant funds are now available for organizations, schools, and individuals to work collaboratively with the Chambers-Clover Creek (CCWC) Watershed Council on drainage, water quality,…
Chamber WATER Coalition Writes Governor
TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (21 Mar 20 13 03:15 PM PDT) — The Chamber believes that the path to shared success for all of our state’s residents is one of sustainable prosperity – balancing protection of the environment with policies and investments that ensure the health of the business community and the creation…
Nature Mapping at Powell Creek March 23
Come join the Nisqually Land Trust & Northwest Trek on Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 9 am – 12 pm, for a no-experience necessary nature mapping event at the NLT’s Powell Creek Pastures. This volunteer opportunity is not any more physically demanding than a walk in the woods (and pastures) but will provide valuable wildlife data that will…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council March 20
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., March 20th, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Al Schmauder, Chair 3:40 4:15 Watershed Health Data Website Quantifying Behavior Change Renee Quenneville, Pierce County SWM Diana Halar,…
21st Annual Nisqually Land Trust Auction, March 16
By Joe Kane, Executive Director, Nisqually Land Trust You are invited! Join us on March 16th as we celebrate our successes, recognize local conservation leaders and raise funds at our 21st Annual Conservation Dinner and Auction. This is a great evening for a great cause, held at the St. Martin’s Worthington Conference Center in Lacey. Seats are…
Seminar: Puget Sound and the Environmental Advocacy Community March 2
This coming Saturday, March 2nd, is our first Saturday seminar from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at our office. The topic is Puget Sound and the Environmental Advocacy Community. Graham Taylor from the Sierra Club will be giving an Orientation to Environmental Advocacy presentation. PCRS will provide light refreshments. Please RSVP by emailing…
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