Meet the new Spokane Riverkeeper
Bart Mihailovich, a talented young writer and passionate environmentalist has been selected to be the new point person for the Spokane Riverkeeper project. The Center for Justice Reports.
Month: July 2010
County sheriff cracks down on PFDs on Spokane River
Hundreds of people are enjoying the Spokane River on hot summer days. The sheriff’s office is taking action to assure people are wearing life jackets. The Spokesman Review reports.
City of Spokane shoreline program update approved
The city of Spokane’s newly updated Shoreline Master Program has been approved by the Washington Department of Ecology. The Spokesman Review reports.
Meet Me At the River 2010, join the fun
Sometimes pictures are better than words. See pictures of Meet Me at the River kayaking fun. Equipment and guides provided, beginners welcome.
Asian Environmental Leaders Visit Spokane River
The Spokane River Forum and City of Spokane introduced Asian environmental leaders to Spokane River issues. The Forum reports.
Numbers, science and fairness behind Idaho discharger challenge to DO TMDL
The Forum worked with experts to create a lay person’s guide to understanding what’s at stake and the debate behind Idaho dischargers challenging the DO TMDL.
Volunteers rally to remove dead carp from Lake Spokane
Volunteers rallied to remove thousands of pounds of dead carp from Lake Spokane. Forum staff reports with pictures and story.
Dead Carp washing up on Long Lake
At Long Lake, hundreds of dead carp are washing up on beaches, collecting under docks and creating a stink for residents living along the 24-mile reservoir.
Post Falls, Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board sue feds over Spokane River dissolved oxygen cleanup plan (TMDL)
The Post Falls City Council approved a resolution to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the Spokane River DO TMDL. The Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board is expected to join the suit.
Idaho dischargers consider wastewater lawsuit over permit regulations
The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday, July 6th will consider a resolution that affirms filing a lawsuit over phosphorus discharge permit regulations. The lawsuit stems from EPA’s acceptance of a DO TMDL that regulates phosphorus discharge in Washington. EPA, using modeling developed with Washington looking at wastewater treatment discharge impacts from Post Falls to Long Lake dam, expects to issue permits to Idaho dischargers within months.