Ecology Adopts Instream Flow Rule for the Spokane River
The Washington Department of Ecology has adopted an “instream flow rule” for the main stem of the Spokane River in Spokane County and a small portion of Stevens County. Ecology…
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Islands Trailhead Access a Go
The Forum is pleased to announce a partnership to develop Spokane River Water Trail access at Islands Trailhead in Spokane Valley. With the Spokane Conservation District (SCD) taking the lead,…
Proposed legislation seeks to restrict water access
To the surprise of many in the paddling community, legislation was introduced in the Washington State legislature that would restrict water access: Restricting access to public lands adjacent to waterbodies…
LightRecycle WA steps in to help safely dispose CFL Bulbs
As of January 1, 2015, Washington State residents will be able to recycle mercury-containing lights at no charge through the LightRecycle Washington Program. Click here to find a free collection…
New access a boon to Spokane River kayakers
Kayakers are enjoying ritzy new facilities at Trailer Park Wave, a new Spokane River Water Trail access point below Post Falls Dam in Idaho. The Spokesman Review reports.
The River Beckons, Volunteer Opportunities For You
At the Spokane Riverkeeper and the Spokane River Forum, we value your commitment to get out and do something great for your river and your community. These opportunities were crafted to make…
Spokane River Forum Conference big success
Thank you to the over 350 people who joined us for the Spokane River Forum Conference and “Our Gem” Coeur d’Alene Lake Symposium last week. With over 30 sessions, there…
E-Cycle for the Holidays
Find vendors who recycle electronics at www.spokanewastedirectory.org Today’s iPhone has more computer power than NASA used to send man to the moon. Point being, it doesn’t take long for yesterday’s…
Sullivan 2010
Check out flips, spins and low angle cartwheels at five Spokane River play boat areas: Trailer Park Wave, Corbin, Dead Dog Hole, Sullivan and the lower Spokane.
Visit New Spokane EnviroStars Waste Directory
The Spokane River Forum has launched a new waste directory designed to help local residents and businesses make choices that protect the region’s sole-source aquifer and improve the quality of the Spokane River. Done in collaboration with 8 local agencies and non-profits, safely disposing of hazardous and other waste just got easier. Visit www.spokanewastedirectory.org