Why are Washington and Idaho updating their surface water quality standards? And what does that have to do with protecting human health from toxic substances that can build up in…
When not doing Elvis impersonations, Kevin Fitzpatrick is the Water Quality Section Manager for Washington Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. In that role, he participated in the four year…
Oil Can Henry’s is a Spokane Envirostars member, which means they’ve been certified as properly managing hazardous waste that would otherwise end up in the Spokane River and Spokane Aquifer.
After decades of confusion, the Spokane River Forum, Spokane Riverkeeper, the City of Spokane and Gonzaga Environmental Law Clinic teamed up to create Spokane’s first definitive stormwater permitting guide. Understanding…
Smiles by Dr. Ashley provides more than just smiles to the greater Spokane community. The aquifer pouring through all our faucets benefits from her conscientious business practices as well.
The Spokane River Forum Conference agenda is now online.
The Forum is pleased to announce John Tracy, Ph.D., Director of the Idaho Water Resource Research Institute (IWRRI), will be the luncheon keynote on the second day of the conference. John will speak on “Creating the Relationship between Good Science and Informed Policy.”
Last April, voters approved the Public Facilities District’s $65 million dollar project that includes developing 91,000 square feet of new space at the Spokane Convention Center. River access is part…
The City of Spokane is evaluating alternatives for the Centennial Trail to cross Mission Avenue and the railroad that bisects the swimming pool complex from Mission Park. The alternatives that…
After nine years of debate and rancor, Ecology has approved Spokane County’s shoreline master program. It remains to be seen, however, if Washington State’s approval will be appealed. Thus far,…
