Streamside restoration one foot at a time
[portfolio_slideshow] It’s easy to take for granted the urban-rural interface that makes the Spokane area such an attractive place to live and work. Fields ripe with grain, bucolic pastureland, and…
Shoreline Management
Aqua Duck captures the spirit and stories of Upriver Scrub
Madison Garner Communications Major, Whitworth University A group of middle school students spend their Saturday, not playing video games, but picking up trash on the Spokane River. Employees chat, not…
Upriver Scrub seizes the day, Lambert wins the REI Raffle
Over 100 people participated in Upriver Scrub last Saturday. Land teams did clean up at Stateline, Harvard Road, Barker Road, Sullivan, Mirabeau and Boulder Beach. Said Andy Dunau, “These are…
Walmart Store 5883 volunteers answer the call
Last Friday, our native plants at the State Line access site were the happy beneficiaries of Walmart’s “Women in Retail Leadership Program.” Twelve volunteers form the Walmart recently built by the Fairgrounds on Sprague joined Jasmine Loupe of the Spokane Conservation District. Their mission: to water over 550 native species along 800 feet of shoreline.
Tighter regulations proposed for septic tanks along Spokane River and other shorelines
The WA Department of Ecology is reviewing tighter regulations that, except for unique circumstances, don’t allow installation of septic tanks within 200 feet of the Spokane River and other shorelines in Spokane County. Public comment is being taken until September 17th. The Spokesman Review reports.
Red Lion Hotels roar for the Spokane River
The Spokane River Forum has found a natural ally in our newest sponsor, Red Lion Hotel at the Park. With two hotels on the waterfront, Red Lion knows investing in the Spokane River will pay dividends in the experience they can offer guests.
Spokane Fly Fishers volunteers help plants beat the heat
On July 25th with temperatures approaching 90 degrees, a group of intrepid volunteers from Spokane Fly Fishers joined Jasmine Lupe of the Spokane Conservation District to water plants at the State Line access site.
Record Water Flows and Poop Alert
Spokane River flows hit record levels in mid-March, with water running at more than three times the average for this time of year. At the same time, Tensed, ID was…
Post Falls Whitewater Play Area Coming On-line
Whitewater kayak and rafter alert. The long anticipated whitewater play area below Post Falls Dam, called Trailer Wave Park, will likely be a reality by the end of 2014 thanks…
Avista initiates 13 to 14 foot Lake Spokane draw down
Avista Utilities started drawing down the water level at Lake Spokane (Long Lake Reservoir) on Jan. 6. Operators expect to lower the reservoir up to one foot per day over a two-to three-week period…