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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Post Falls Mayor Objects to Lake Management Plan
Post Falls mayor Clay Larking sends e-mail objecting to the Spokane River not being included in the Lake Managment Plan.
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Dirty Martinis for Clean Water
Center for Justice. Live and silent auction. 6:30 PM Saranac Art Project 25 W Main Ave, Spokane.
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Cleanup of toxic metals begins for Harvard Road site on Spokane River
Clean up of toxic metals in the shoreline sediments on the north side of the Spokane River at Harvard Road is beginning Tuesday, August 19.
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Determining sources of pollution in the pipeline
The Washington Department of Ecology Urban Waters Initiative is investigating storm drains that spill into the Spokane River to find sources of PCBs, PBDEs and other toxins infiltrating the river system.
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Public weighs in on white-water park plan
The Spokane City Parks Department and Friends of the Falls held a public meeting to comment on the proposed white-water park near the Sandifur Bridge.