Local Businesses Protecting Our Aquifer & River
Excerpts from the Summer 2013 Green Living Northwest magazine.
All News – River Talk
Spokane Valley photo and video contest
The City of Spokane Valley is sponsoring a photo and video contest as part of the city’s ten year anniversary. For the many folks who enjoy rafting, paddling, fishing and enjoying the river’s shoreline, what a great opportunity to share your joy with others.
A river for all
Watch an inspiring video of Scott Bailey, a double leg amputee, using a sailing kayak to travel from Boulder Beach to Downtown. Scott’s companion, Miles Moore, is a dealer in boats and other equipment for the disabled. Together, they once again prove the wonders of the human spirit and our river.
Restoration continues at Mirabeau
The Forum and Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club (SCKC) teamed up again to improve access at Mirabeau. View the slide show to see the day’s work.
Experts at “Repair, Reuse and Recycle”
EnviroStars certified auto body and painting shops are experts at “Repair, Reuse and Recycle.” Find out how they do it.
We lost a great one
Robbi Castleberry, 1933 – 2013 My son overheard the conversation when Brian gave me the news that Robbi passed away. “Did someone die?” “Yes, we lost a great one.”…
Darden (Olive Garden) Awards Water Trail Grant
Did you know there were three Olive Garden restaurants in the Spokane, Coeur d’Alene area? Well the next time you stop by one for a family meal, thank them for…
Water Trail access continues to expand
Learn more about the Spokane Water Trail at www.spokanewatertrail.org. Since beginning this initiative in 2009, over 30 stakeholders have stepped forward to help plan and implement actions. The work began…
Vote Spokane “The Best Town Ever” in Outside Magazine
Okay trail lovers, river afcionados and others who think Spokane’s “The Best Town Ever,” time to put your click where your mouth is. Vote Spokane via the Visit Spokane web site.
Water Quality Managers from Ecology get up close and personal with the Spokane River
The Spokane River Forum was pleased to take Washington Department of Ecology water quality managers from around the state on a Meet Me at the River trip. Many thanks to the expert guides and outfitters from Pangaea River Expeditions and FLOW Adventures for providing a great adventure. View a slide show of the trip.