Volunteers plant at Islands Trailhead
Big thanks to the 16 people who helped plant at Islands Trailhead! This new water trail access and restoration project below Plantes Ferry is coming along great. If you are…
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Islands Trailhead Spokane River Access Underway
Construction is a wonderful thing. 5 years in the making, Spokane River Water Trail Access at Islands Trailhead is happening. Just downstream of Plante’s Ferry and next to Denny Ashlock…
Climate change keynote to lead off conference
Dr. John Abatzoglou, a University of Idaho Professor, will provide the opening keynote for the Spokane River Forum Conference. John is a leading researcher and thinker on climate change in…
Spokane River Water Splashing Festival, Boulder Beach, September 12th
Take the opportunity to celebrate, connect with and honor the Spokane River with the goal of creating deeper engagement between locals and the river.
Drought conditions prompt Spokane River Fishing Closures
State fishery managers have closed or restricted fishing on more than 30 rivers throughout Washington. Drought conditions resulting in reduced flows and increased water temperatures is the culprit. The Spokane River is no exception.
River detours this summer: what river users need to know
Construction activities at Sullivan Road, Nine Mile Dam and Riverside State Park Water Reclamation Facility will affect recreational users this summer. Play it safe and read more.
Lake Spokane recreation and management focus of June 25 workshop
OLYMPIA – June 10, 2015 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to a workshop to discuss several management planning topics for Riverside State Park in Spokane County.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Lakeside Middle School Auditorium, 6169 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls
Please play it safe
The river may be dropping, but there’s still a lot of fun paddle boarding and kayaking adventures waiting for you. The Spokane River Water Trail helps you explore your options….
The Spokane River Forum and Spokane Riverkeeper are making volunteering for the river easy and fun!!
Signup at our new volunteer page to act on your commitment to do something great for the Spokane River and your community. The volunteer page allows you to either sign up for an event, or contact us to create a date that meets your group’s specific needs. This is a great way for schools, churches and businesses to get involved.
River flows drop rapidly in response to drought conditions
Over the weekend, Avista reduced flows from Post Falls Dam. River flows at the Spokane gage below downtown went from about 3,000 cfs to 1,300 cfs. “Typically,” said Forum Director…