The “Y” Comes Down, Green Space and River Views Restored
In 2005 the Riverfront Park YMCA was put up for sale. Thus began a long, impassioned debate about what to do with the property. The decision was to tear the…
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Meet Me at The River Raft and Kayak Eco-tours
Over 550 participants and 1000 passenger trips later, people are discovering the Spokane River. Read more and view slide show to journey the length of the river with us.
REI provides Forum 10k grant
The Forum is pleased to announce receiving a $10,000 dollar grant from REI to support restoration needs at Mirabeau Point, development of the Spokane River Water Trail and using social media to connect people to the wonders of the Spokane River.
Coyote Rock compromise may be possible
“In an attempt to limit human impact along the Spokane River corridor, Neighborhood Inc. is promoting the development of a controlled trail head to give Spokane residents access to the Centennial Trail and adjacent park lands owned by the City of Spokane Valley.” So writes Larry Dawes on behalf of Coyote Rock developer Neighborhood Inc. on May 1, 2009. The Spokane River Forum agrees.
Mirabeau Point restoration starts October 1, Volunteers needed
Mirabeau Point restoration activities will begin October 1st and continue October 29th. Join the Veterans Conservation Corps as volunteers. Register now.
Mihailovich wins award for Spokane River work
Spokane Riverkeeper Bart Milhailovich was awarded an Inlander’s Peirone prize. The prize is awarded to people “… making a difference here at a relatively young age.”
PCBs a dangerous downside to recycling work
At Inland Empire Plant’s in the Valley, ink from recycling newspapers containing tiny amounts of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are discharged into the Spokane River. Can the community work with IEP and EPA to address the issue? The Spokesman Review reports.
No Docks at the Rock River Rally
A consortium of recreation, environmental and conservation groups have joined forces to promote a River Rally Sunday, August 21st that’s about both celebrating summer and making a clear statement: No Docks at the Rock. “If it floats, you’re ready” say event organizers.
Sierra Club weighs in on PCBs and Kaiser Appeals DO TMDL as Spokane River discharge permits move forward
Regulatory jousting over Spokane River water quality continues. Sierra Club files 60-day notice of intent to sue EPA for not forcing Ecology to develop a PCB water cleanup plan. Meanwhile, Kaiser has appealed their pollution discharge permit.
Upriver Dam access open
Upriver Dam access point now open. Read more.