Mayor Condon to keynote, agenda on-line
The Spokane River Forum Conference agenda is now online.
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Director of Idaho Water Resource Research Institute to talk on creating the relationship between good science and informed policy
The Forum is pleased to announce John Tracy, Ph.D., Director of the Idaho Water Resource Research Institute (IWRRI), will be the luncheon keynote on the second day of the conference. John will speak on “Creating the Relationship between Good Science and Informed Policy.”
Possible Spokane River access at Convention Center
Last April, voters approved the Public Facilities District’s $65 million dollar project that includes developing 91,000 square feet of new space at the Spokane Convention Center. River access is part…
Attention Centennial Trail Users: Mission Avenue/Railroad Crossing comments due by January 18th
The City of Spokane is evaluating alternatives for the Centennial Trail to cross Mission Avenue and the railroad that bisects the swimming pool complex from Mission Park. The alternatives that…
Ecology approves Spokane County’s shoreline master program
After nine years of debate and rancor, Ecology has approved Spokane County’s shoreline master program. It remains to be seen, however, if Washington State’s approval will be appealed. Thus far,…
Sullivan Bridge Replacement to include river access improvements
Unbeknownst to many, Sullivan Bridge in Spokane Valley is actually two bridges. The bridge carrying southbound traffic has decayed to the point where temporary weight restrictions were implemented in 2011….
December 18th DO TMDL Advisory Meeting
DO TMDL Advisory Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Time: 1:00 — 3:30 Location: Liberty Lake Water and Sewer District Call In #:1-800-704-9804, Participant Code: 34863442# Final Agenda, December…
Giving Thanks For Our Barker Road Volunteers
[portfolio_slideshow showcaps=true] What better time than Thanksgiving to acknowledge some folks volunteering their time to protect and restore the Spokane River. As previously reported, a grant from TransCanada enabled the…
EnviroStars partners with Spokane Aquifer Joint Board & KSPS
See KSPS 20 second spot promoting EnviroStars businesses. EnviroStars Aqua Duck Promo
No Docks at the Rocks
In a victory for those trying to protect Spokane River shoreline, a developer proposal to install up to thirty docks downstream of Plantes Ferry Park by Centennial Bridge in Spokane Valley has been defeated. The docks were proposed as part of an upscale housing development called Coyote Rocks.