Spokane river discharge permits receiving a lot of attention
June began with a number of articles and editorials related to Spokane County efforts to receive a draft discharge permit. Articles and related material attached.
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Forum conference participants weigh in on PCBs
At the Spokane River Forum conference on May 24th, over 150 participants from around the region met to learn about PCBs and discuss the opportunities and challenges of reducing their presence in the Spokane River. Presentations attached.
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RFK Coming to Spokane
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, an international leader championing the cause of clean and health waterways, is speaking in Spokane on Thursday, May 19th. Tickets still available.
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Meet Me at the River Trip Winners
And the winners are… Jacque West and Jason Gorder… Congratulations!Thanks to everyone who visited our Meet Me at the River and EnviroStars displays during the April 23rd Earth Day Celebrations. We enjoyed talking to all of you and hope you will join us paddling the Spokane River. Raft and Kayak Eco Tours run June thru September. There’s Something for Everyone! Sign up now.
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May 6th Advisory Meeting
The next Spokane River DO TMDL Advisory Committee Meeting is May 6th.
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EPA Comments to Bio-availability Final Report
EPA Comments to Bio-availability Final Report
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Let your light shine!
This article appeared in “One Man’s Trash” the Spokane Regional Solid Waste Systems Winter Newsletter edited by Robyn Dunlap.
EnviroStars is a voluntary program offered to local small businesses. The program certifies businesses that have practices and policies in place which demonstrate proper management and reduction of hazardous waste. A unique partnership between agencies and non-profits provides participants with public recognition and advertising.
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Companies are ‘stars’ for the environment
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AutoCraft, located in the Spokane Valley, is one of several Spokane area businesses that have earned the EnviroStar certification for their efforts to improve how they handle hazardous waste.
Ten Spokane-area businesses have become environmental “stars” by earning certification from EnviroStars, a free and voluntary program that evaluates the way companies handle their hazardous waste.
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Rathdrum Prairie future water demand needs
The Advisory Committee will hold an open house from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Community Room in the Coeur d’Alene Library. Between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., committee members will deliver a presentation that covers the plan in more detail.
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Barker Road river access in jeopardy
Due to construction issues, the long term viability of public access to the Spokane River at Barker Road is in danger. The River Forum reports.