Dear Tacoma EnviroNews Subscribers, We’ve made an update to the Tacoma EnviroNews Listserv! The City of Tacoma has transitioned to a new software platform that will allow for improved list management and moderation. Key Updates and New Instructions: * Posting to the List: To share environmental news, events, or opportunities, send an email to tacoma-environews@list.cityoftacoma.org<mailto:tacoma-environews@list.cityoftacoma.org>. Your message will be reviewed before distribution to all subscribers to ensure it aligns with the list’s purpose. * Moderation: City staff will moderate the list to maintain relevance and prevent off-topic content and/or misuse of the listserv. * Subscribe and Unsubscribe: You can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time by emailing tacoma-environews-request@list.cityoftacoma.org<mailto:tacoma-environews-request@list.cityoftacoma.org> with "subscribe" or "unsubscribe" in the subject line. Do not include any other text or automatic signatures in the body of the message. * Timing for Distribution: Submitted messages will be reviewed and distributed approximately every 3-4 business days. However, moderators cannot guarantee that messages will be distributed prior to events or within less than 7 days. If your message is time-sensitive, please plan accordingly. Appropriate Use of the Listserv: As a reminder, the Tacoma EnviroNews Listserv is intended for sharing: ✅ Environmental news, events, and workshops ✅ Volunteer opportunities and restoration activities ✅ Grant opportunities, training sessions, and sustainability initiatives ✅ Updates on environmental policies and projects impacting Tacoma The listserv is not intended for: ❌ Open discussions or debates on environmental issues ❌ Critiquing or discussing messages posted to the list ❌ Promotional, commercial, or unrelated content ❌ Supporting or opposing political candidacies or ballot initiatives Misuse of the Listserv Subscribers who misuse the listserv may be temporarily removed or permanently blocked. Misuse includes, but is not limited to: * Posting off-topic messages * Using abusive language * Violating city, state, county, or federal law * Using the system to support or oppose political issues, political candidacy, or ballot initiative Disclaimer: The City of Tacoma is not responsible for content posted to the listserv. Information provided to the City of Tacoma, including your email address, is subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW). Thank you for being part of this network and for helping us keep EnviroNews a valuable resource for Tacoma’s environmental community. For questions, you can contact EnviroNews Listserv administrators at escomm@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:escomm@cityoftacoma.org>.