Water Wars– The Global Water Crisis
The global water crisis and local issues facing Washington State. A Spokane City Forum luncheon.
All News – River Talk
State weighs shoreline plan intervention
Due to delays, the Washington Department of Ecology may complete Spokane County’s Shoreline Management Plan. The plan will regulate development and maintenance of 750 miles of shorelines along rivers, lakes and streams. The Spokesman Review reports.
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City of Spokane Shoreline Management Plan Public Hearing
City of Spokane Shoreline Master Plan Plan Commission Public Hearing City Hall Council Chambers
City of Spokane Shoreline plan goes public
A comprehensive review of Spokane City’s shoreline master plan is no ready for review. A Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held on September 10th. See calendar for details. The Spokesman Review reports.
Harvard Road Clean-up Update
Clean-up of toxic metals sediment at Harvard Road is going well. Re-opening of the site could occur as soon as Monday, September 15.
EPA to States: Treat Pollution in Spokane River as a bi-state river
The Sierra Club and Center for Justice’s long held views regarding phosphorus loading in the Spokane River are now being upheld by EPA. Their news release summarizes what has occurred and provides links to additional information.
EPA says it erred figuring Idaho phosphorus limits
EPA has changed course in calculating Idaho’s allowable contribution of phosphorus to the Spokane River. The Spokesman Review reports.
Contaminated Sediment Clean-up at Harvard Road Underway
Clean up of toxic metals in the shoreline sediments on the north side of the Spokane River at Harvard Road began Tuesday, August 19.
Ecology will complete Spokane County’s Shoreline Management Plan
Delays by Spokane County in completing their shoreline managment plan for the Spokane River and surrounding lakes has resulted in the Washington Department of Ecology initiating a formal process to complete the plan.