Water Takes Center Stage
During the Spokane River Forum’s H2O Virtual Breakfast Wednesday, the president of the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative and director of the Coeur d’Alene Water Department, Terry Pickel, described practices the…
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Diane Taniguchi-Dennis will Share Inspirational One Water Message
Mixing the philosophical with the practical, Clean Water Services CEO Diane Taniguchi-Dennis passionately protects and supports the water needs of diverse communities. As this year’s Virtual H20 Breakfast keynote, she’ll…
Reducing Outdoor Irrigation: A Regional Call to Action
Kootenai County’s population growth over the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer is projected to increase over 80% by 2045, and Spokane County’s by over 50%. These are big numbers, especially…
Spokane County Addressing Rural Water Needs
Growth happens, especially in appealing rural areas near urban amenities. Well water is the life blood supporting this development. The Little Spokane Watershed is embarking on a new approach to…
Making Water Second Nature: The City of Spokane’s Sustainability Vision
“The greenest drop of water,” said Cadie Olsen, the City of Spokane’s Director of Sustainability, “is the one not used.” Why? “Our goal is to achieve a triple bottom line…
Join the Our Gem Speaker Series
The Our Gem Collaborative online Speaker Series was so popular they’re doing it again. Pull up a chair and enjoy a lunch time snack as you participate in one or…
National Academy of Sciences Revisiting Lake Coeur d’Alene Water Quality
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) and Kootenai County are cosponsoring an $800 thousand, 18-month study examining water quality conditions in Coeur d’Alene Lake. The National Academy of Sciences,…
Free Disposal of Tree Debris
Until January 30th, Spokane County residents can dispose of tree debris for free at: Waste to Energy Facility, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd: Open daily, 7:30 am – 5 pm North…
People’s Park Beckons with New Parking Lot, River Access, and Art
A huge thank you to Spokane Parks and Recreation for leading collaborative efforts to restore the People’s Park trailhead by Sandifur Bridge. The parking area is now paved, safe access…
Spokane Waste and Recycle Directory Goes Live
Thanks to a grant from the Washington Department of Ecology, the Forum just went live with the new and improved Spokane Waste and Recycle Directory!! Check it out. You can…