Spokane has been measuring the flow of water under the Monroe Street Bridge for over 100 years, and for over 100 years the level of that flow has been falling. What’s it mean to the river’s future? The Inlander reports.
Sarah Hubbard-Gray, on behalf of the Spokane River Stewardship Partners, writes that “On behalf of the SRSP dischargers, I am providing you with the attached letter regarding concerns with the selected scenario #1 and the need to build flexibility into the TMDL. Note that the letter references previous correspondence sent on April 10, 2009, which is also attached as referenced.”
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is asking the public to review Spokane County’s proposed update of its shoreline master program (SMP). The review period will run through Oct. 2, 2009. The plan maps out how shoreline areas along the Spokane River and Spokane County’s lakes and streams will be protected and regulated for years to come.
Ecology has released a strategy for reducing toxics in the Spokane River. Ecology refers to the strategy as “… a ‘living’ document, i.e., we will build on this road map,…
Attached is the revised DO TMDL schedule. Dave Moore highlighted the row corresponding to where we are in the project. Major updates include adding a line for stakeholder meetings under…
A year ago Spokane County banned dishwasher detergent with more than 0.5 percent phosphorus as a means to reduce dissolved oxygen concerns in the Spokane River. Evidence now shows its working. The Spokesman Review reports.
August 13, 2009 In a letter to stakeholders dated August 11, 2009, the Washington Department of Ecology announced it will be using “… modeling scenario #1 to establish waste load…
Dead Dog Hole is a popular whitewater feature for kayak enthusiasts doing tricks and having fun in Spokane Valley. This attraction may be lost with construction of a new Harvard Road bridge. The Inlander reports.
In an effort to protect Spokane River stream flows and the aquifer, the city of Spokane and Spokane County unveiled plans to offer rebates to residents buying new Water Sense toilets or Energy Star washing machines to replace less-efficient appliances. The Spokesman Review reports.
The Washington Department of Ecology plans to place a cap of clean gravel over contaminated sediments at the Flora Road site, which is located in Spokane Valley about five miles west of the Idaho border. Current expectations are for construction activities to be completed by the end of September.