This memorandum outlines the initial analysis process proposed to generate ratios. The focus here is on
how loading to Lake Spokane, and its dissolved oxygen levels, are affected by varying magnitudes of
phosphorus loads based on their point of entry to the Spokane River.
City of Everett’s NPDES permit provides example of Ecology integrting use of pollutant equivalency into an NPDES permit.
Sandra Hosking / Down to Earth NW Correspondent –
AutoCraft, located in the Spokane Valley, is one of several Spokane area businesses that have earned the EnviroStar certification for their efforts to improve how they handle hazardous waste.
Ten Spokane-area businesses have become environmental “stars” by earning certification from EnviroStars, a free and voluntary program that evaluates the way companies handle their hazardous waste.
The Spokane River DO TMDL Implementation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 3rd. Details, including, meeting materials available.
The Advisory Committee will hold an open house from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Community Room in the Coeur d’Alene Library. Between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., committee members will deliver a presentation that covers the plan in more detail.
Due to construction issues, the long term viability of public access to the Spokane River at Barker Road is in danger. The River Forum reports.
An Advisory Committee appointed by the Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking citizen input for meeting future water needs, preventing conflict over water resources, and protecting the water quality of the aquifer. Evening of November 18th. CAMP news release.
Water researchers and social scientists across the region are embarking on a two-year sustainability study to contribute to a greater understanding of human influence on water resources within the Spokane – Coeur d’Alene Corridor (SCC) in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. WSU and U of I news release.
The public is invited to ask questions and give feedback on draft permit updates designed to improve and protect the water quality of the Spokane River and Lake Spokane. Evening of November 10th. The River Forum reports.
Is Governor Gregoire floating the idea of a moratorium on rule-making that would slow down Spokane River cleanup in order to provide relief to municipal and industrial dischargers to help them recover from the recession? The Inlander Reports
