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.
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 point now open. Read more.
Can a pipeline disaster like the one on the Yellowstone River near billings happen here? Yes, say those who keep a close eye on the Spokane River, including the top water officials at both the city and county of Spokane. The Inlander Reports
This Friday there are still three seats available for a moonlight paddle from Plese Flats to Nine Mile.
On July 30, the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club and Mt. Gear are teaming up to introduce people to the world of paddling.
Water flows on the Spokane River continue to run high. After the fourth of July, Avista reported water passing through the Post Falls Dam being five times higher than normal.
Any watercraft transported into Idaho is required to stop at an invasive species inspection station. The battle to stop quagga and zebra mussels from entering our water ways.
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On June 23rd, Friends of the Falls is joining the City of Spokane to appeal The State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) decision to let expire a $530,000 grant to the City of Spokane to support development of Spokane’s Whitewater Park. Without this funding, about half the funds raised to build the park will be lost.