Spokane EnviroStars are cleaning up!
EnviroStars Certified Beacon Cleaners & Laundry, MaidNaturally and Lund’s Carpet Cleaning are local, family owned and operated businesses that properly manage hazardous wastes and conserve resources.
Year: 2011
The “Y” Comes Down, Green Space and River Views Restored
In 2005 the Riverfront Park YMCA was put up for sale. Thus began a long, impassioned debate about what to do with the property. The decision was to tear the…
Meet Me at The River Raft and Kayak Eco-tours
Over 550 participants and 1000 passenger trips later, people are discovering the Spokane River. Read more and view slide show to journey the length of the river with us.
REI provides Forum 10k grant
The Forum is pleased to announce receiving a $10,000 dollar grant from REI to support restoration needs at Mirabeau Point, development of the Spokane River Water Trail and using social media to connect people to the wonders of the Spokane River.
Coyote Rock compromise may be possible
“In an attempt to limit human impact along the Spokane River corridor, Neighborhood Inc. is promoting the development of a controlled trail head to give Spokane residents access to the Centennial Trail and adjacent park lands owned by the City of Spokane Valley.” So writes Larry Dawes on behalf of Coyote Rock developer Neighborhood Inc. on May 1, 2009. The Spokane River Forum agrees.
Mirabeau Point restoration starts October 1, Volunteers needed
Mirabeau Point restoration activities will begin October 1st and continue October 29th. Join the Veterans Conservation Corps as volunteers. Register now.
Mihailovich wins award for Spokane River work
Spokane Riverkeeper Bart Milhailovich was awarded an Inlander’s Peirone prize. The prize is awarded to people “… making a difference here at a relatively young age.”
Letters exchanged between Spokane Tribe and EPA re issuance of NPDES permits
Exchange of letters between Spokane Tribe of Indians and EPA regarding NPDES permits and DO TMDL implementation.
Kaiser Aluminum appeals NPDES permit
Kaiser Aluminum has appealed the NPDES discharge permit issued in June, 2011.
Public to review draft water quality discharge permit for new Spokane County treatment plant
Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) announcement of public a 60-day opportunity to review and comment on the draft water quality discharge permit for the new Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility.