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.
All News – River Talk
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.
Barker Road Water Trail Riparian Restoration
At the end of March, volunteers came together to continue Barker Road riparian restoration. Thank you to Spokane Conservation District for providing the willow whips. View the slide show.
Visit the Spokane River Water Trail
The days of wondering how to access and enjoy the Spokane River are over. Come explore the Spokane River Water Trail web site, www.spokanewatertrail.org. This interactive web site developed by…
Spokane County wastewater plant fight heads to board
An environmental challenge to Spokane County’s year-old wastewater treatment plant goes before a state appeals panel on Monday, March 25th, 2013. The Spokesman Review reports.
The relationship between updating water quality standards for toxics and safely enjoying a nice, fish dinner
Why are Washington and Idaho updating their surface water quality standards? And what does that have to do with protecting human health from toxic substances that can build up in…
Fitzpatrick to speak on addressing combined sewer overflows and stormwater
When not doing Elvis impersonations, Kevin Fitzpatrick is the Water Quality Section Manager for Washington Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. In that role, he participated in the four year…
Does your car need an oil change?
Oil Can Henry’s is a Spokane Envirostars member, which means they’ve been certified as properly managing hazardous waste that would otherwise end up in the Spokane River and Spokane Aquifer.
River Protection and Stormwater Prevention: Spokane takes a step forward!
After decades of confusion, the Spokane River Forum, Spokane Riverkeeper, the City of Spokane and Gonzaga Environmental Law Clinic teamed up to create Spokane’s first definitive stormwater permitting guide. Understanding…
Smiles By Dr. Ashley goes the extra mile for our environment!
Smiles by Dr. Ashley provides more than just smiles to the greater Spokane community. The aquifer pouring through all our faucets benefits from her conscientious business practices as well.