Reducing phosphorus in the Spokane River
Spokane will lead the state this summer, banning high-phosphorus dishwasher detergents to improve water quality, particularly in the Spokane River and Lake Spokane.
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Rafting outfitters say big flow a bane, boon
Rafting outfitters here say that although the unusually high water in the Spokane River this spring sank the beginning of their seasons, the prolonged runoff will keep them afloat further into the summer’s peak tourism months.
Spokane Tribe Seeks Comments on Revised Water Quality Standards
The Spokane Tribe of Indians is in the process of revising its Water Quality Standards and is seeking public comment. Changes to the Standards include the fish consumption rate, the water consumption rate, mixing zones provision and temperature. The deadline for submitting written comments is September 26th, 2008.
Reflecting a new image
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 13, 2008 Don’t go down to the river. Generations of local kids heard that warning. Parents didn’t want their children playing on the Spokane…
The river journey begins
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 14, 2008 Ross Walkinshaw feels fortunate that his view hasn’t changed since 1947, when his parents bought 80 acres on the south side of…
‘You’re floating in your drinking water’
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 15, 2008 Subtitle: River, aquifer have close relationship About 10,000 years ago, the Missoula Floods laid the bedrock for the region’s water supply. An…
Whitewater dominates third day of river trip
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 16, 2008 “Listen,” said our rafting guide, “that’s the Devil’s Toenail.” The rapids were still out of sight, around a bend in the Spokane…
Fish from river carry toxic risk
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 21, 2008 Subtitle: Lands Council works to increase awareness Armed with a clipboard and “How to Skin a Fish” handouts, Sean Hackett approached a…
A work of beauty
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 21, 2008 Subtitle: Blue ribbon provider of energy also offers fresh view of downtown Mike Aho refers to the stretch of the Spokane River…
Water quality remains issue
Spokesman Review By Becky Kramer July 22, 2008 Subtitle: New discharge standards costly; action dates to ’09 Getting tangled in water lilies is a hazard of kayaking at Long Lake….