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.
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Planning for Rathdrum Prairie future water needs: ID advisory committee seeks input on water management plan
An Advisory Committee appointed by the Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking citizen input for meeting future water needs, preventing conflict over water resources, and protecting the water quality of the aquifer. Evening of November 18th. CAMP news release.
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WSU & U of I awarded NSF grant to assess impact of urbanization and climate on region’s water supplies
Water researchers and social scientists across the region are embarking on a two-year sustainability study to contribute to a greater understanding of human influence on water resources within the Spokane – Coeur d’Alene Corridor (SCC) in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. WSU and U of I news release.
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November 10 Public workshop and hearing on Spokane River water quality permits
The public is invited to ask questions and give feedback on draft permit updates designed to improve and protect the water quality of the Spokane River and Lake Spokane. Evening of November 10th. The River Forum reports.
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Bad budgets may mean a delay in cleaning up the Spokane River
Is Governor Gregoire floating the idea of a moratorium on rule-making that would slow down Spokane River cleanup in order to provide relief to municipal and industrial dischargers to help them recover from the recession? The Inlander Reports
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Public comment on Spokane River NPDES draft permits
Workshop and public testimony on draft NPDES permits for municipal and industrial discharges into the Spokane River.
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Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Implementation Begins
Convening the Spokane River Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Implementation Advisory Committee represents a critical milestone in Washington Department of Ecology efforts to meet Spokane River water quality standards for dissolved oxygen. The River Forum reports.
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Meet Me at the River Another Big Success
For the third year , the River Forum’s Meet at the River Expeditions introduced people to the Spokane River. In 2010, there were fifteen river trips and 150 intrepid participants. The River Forum reports.
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Clean Martinis for Dirty Water
October 1st, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Dirty Martinis for Clean Water
This Friday, October 1st, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The Spokane Riverkeeper reports.