Spokane DO TMDL Nonpoint Source Workgroup Meeting, Sept. 24
Date: September 24, 2015 Time: 2 – 4 pm Place: Department of Ecology, Spokane Meeting Notes
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Spokane River Cleanup is this Saturday
Each year, hundreds of volunteers spend their Saturday morning picking up garbage and recyclables along the Spokane River. Last time around 4 tons of debris was removed. The Lands Council,…
“BARGE” Kicks Off Clean up
A boat with a winch, joined by a couple of floating docks and divers, is pulling debris of all types and sizes from the Spokane River.
Fall in Love with Spokane River Month
The Forum, City of Spokane, Spokane Riverkeeper, Lands Council, and Spokane County have joined with sponsors to bring out the hearts and chocolates early. September is fall in Love with…
Spokane River Water Splashing Festival, Boulder Beach, September 12th
Take the opportunity to celebrate, connect with and honor the Spokane River with the goal of creating deeper engagement between locals and the river.
2010 — 2014 Draft Spokane River and Lake Spokane Dissolved Oxygen Total Maximum Daily Load Biennial Report
This biennial report contains information about activities to reduce nutrients from 2010 through 2014. Its purpose is to document progress toward meeting the Spokane River DO TMDL allocations. Draft Spokane…
Spokane River DO TMDL Advisory Group Meeting October 1, 2015
The DO TMDL Advisory Committee Meeting was held: Date: October 1st, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Location: Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Call In Number: 1-800-704-9804,…
Toxic blue green algae bloom on Lake Spokane latest outcome of warm, dry year
Since the middle of July blue green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms have been identified at various locations in the upper half of Lake Spokane. The blooms vary from day to day depending on wind and weather but are becoming denser. Galen Buterbaugh, Technical Advisor to the Lake Spokane Association, reports the blooms are worse in the morning when the wind is still. Samples collected on Monday, July 27th at Suncrest Park, indicated that the bloom did contain toxins. Warning signs have been posted at the Suncrest Park swimming beach.
City of Spokane sues Monsanto for PCB contamination
With a bill of $300 million to keep PCBs out of the Spokane River coming due, the City of Spokane is looking for compensation from Monsanto, a multinational agrochemical provider. The city alleges Monsanto sold PCB laced products that it knew were a danger to human and environmental health.
Drought conditions prompt Spokane River Fishing Closures
State fishery managers have closed or restricted fishing on more than 30 rivers throughout Washington. Drought conditions resulting in reduced flows and increased water temperatures is the culprit. The Spokane River is no exception.