Earth Economics is a local research outfit that evaluates "ecosystems services", the financial benefits that a healthy environment provides for us. Jared Soares will show us how the Tacoma non-profit helps protect funding for parks, state environmental programs, and for local agencies which keep our beaches clean. Join us for dinner and drinks, or just to learn more, at 6:30 PM on Thursday March 10th at The Tacoma Cabana <http://surfrider.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ad6f69597242c327d879d56f&id=b917fe544c&e=a449dc40f1> . -- South Sound Chapter Surfrider Foundation southsound@surfrider.org www.surfrider.org/southsound