PCB Problems
If a power pole falls in the parking lot of a Coeur d’Alene restaurant, how many fish sticks can you eat on the Spokane Indian Reservation? As the Inlander reports, PCBs in the Spokane River creates a daunting challenge.
Clean up
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New Gonzaga Environmental Law Clinic to Support Spokane River Keepers
Mike Chappell finds himself in the right place at the right time to help Gonzaga convene a new environmental law clinic devoted to the Spokane River and other regional waterways. The Center for Justice Reports.
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New dish soap regs reduce phosphate choking of the Spokane River
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) reports that the 10-month-old ban on high-phosphate dishwasher detergents is beginning to pay off for the Spokane River. Read more about results and tips for cleaning dishes with phosphate free detergents. Ecology reports.
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Ecology launches web site “Washington Waters– Ours to Protect”
Millions of Washingtonians have a new tool kit to help them keep Puget Sound, the Spokane River, the Columbia River, and other Washington waters healthy and clean. Washington Waters – Ours to Protect” is a web site packed with downloadable posters, tips and advice. The site offers tangible actions that every Washington resident can take to protect the state’s waters.
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EPA reports harmful levels of toxins in Columbia Basin, including Spokane River
The Environmental Protection Agency said in a report Thursday that toxins remain at levels harmful to people, fish and wildlife throughout the Northwest, despite decades-long cleanups. Hot spots include the Spokane River in Washington. The Associated Press reports.
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Sixth Annual Spokane River Clean-up Set for October 4th
Its the most fun you’ll ever have cleaning up garbage !!! Each year, hundreds of people turn out to help pick up tons of trash along the Spokane River.
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Harvard Road site clean-up complete
The Harvard Road recreation and access point to the Spokane River re-opened Monday, September 15th. The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) cleaned up over 1,000 tons of contaminated sediment and made other improvements in the last month. Ecology reports.
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Harvard Road Clean-up Update
Clean-up of toxic metals sediment at Harvard Road is going well. Re-opening of the site could occur as soon as Monday, September 15.
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EPA to States: Treat Pollution in Spokane River as a bi-state river
The Sierra Club and Center for Justice’s long held views regarding phosphorus loading in the Spokane River are now being upheld by EPA. Their news release summarizes what has occurred and provides links to additional information.
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EPA says it erred figuring Idaho phosphorus limits
EPA has changed course in calculating Idaho’s allowable contribution of phosphorus to the Spokane River. The Spokesman Review reports.