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HomeMy WebLinkAbout033023 FW_ Climate Outreach _ Urban Forestry _ E-Bidding ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:00:32 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Climate Outreach | Urban Forestry | E-Bidding ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-03-30?e=8b00a740b8> March 30, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=827bd949e5&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7a0b4daa92&e=8b00a740b8> Implementation Strategies for Climate Action and Sustainability Plans, Part 1 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=83a211b56b&e=8b00a740b8> March 29, 2023 by Jill Dvorkin <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=af3640e23b&e=8b00a740b8> Local governments have been using various strategies to help implement their climate action and sustainability plans, including working with community partners, tracking progress on climate-related goals, and engaging residents through educational programs and incentives. Read more <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=730010226b&e=8b00a7 40b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f3ceed9969&e=8b00a740b8> For More Equitable and Livable Cities, Consider Trees <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0df504c90e&e=8b00a740b8> March 27, 2023 by Lisa Pool <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b9860467b7&e=8b00a740b8> As cities and other urban areas in Washington State continue to grow and change, an urban forestry management plan can provide a coordinated, long-term vision for managing the urban tree canopy to ensure the continued livability of local communities. Read more <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=60ae01add7&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e3be966282&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC Rosters Electronic Bidding <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e97f20b958&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC Rosters, in partnership with Bonfire, is pleased to announce the launch of our Electronic Bidding service for local governments in Washington State. This service can significantly reduce the administrative effort involved in public bidding. 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