“BARGE” Kicks Off Clean up
A boat with a winch, joined by a couple of floating docks and divers, is pulling debris of all types and sizes from the Spokane River.
Stewardship
Spokane River Water Splashing Festival, Boulder Beach, September 12th
Take the opportunity to celebrate, connect with and honor the Spokane River with the goal of creating deeper engagement between locals and the river.
The Spokane River Forum and Spokane Riverkeeper are making volunteering for the river easy and fun!!
Signup at our new volunteer page to act on your commitment to do something great for the Spokane River and your community. The volunteer page allows you to either sign up for an event, or contact us to create a date that meets your group’s specific needs. This is a great way for schools, churches and businesses to get involved.
River Cleanup continues with Temple Beth Shalom
Volunteers from Temple Beth Shalom turned out to help Spokane Riverkeeper and the Forum with river cleanup. These civic minding youth and adults helped with cleanup on the east bank of the river near Mission.
Forum President hooks up Visit Spokane with Riverkeeper and local cities to beautify Spokane River
The Spokane River Forum’s President, Jeanna Hofmeister, celebrated Arbor Day and kicked off the Mayor’s “Spokane Gives” campaign along with twenty two of her Visit Spokane co-workers.
Spokane Riverkeeper has volunteer cleanup opportunities
March 28th, Tree planting in our Spokane River corridor. April 11th, Hazel’s Creek wetland clean-up. April 25th. Cleaning from the Core: Litter Pickup along Peaceful Valley Riverbank. Click here for more information.
The River Beckons, Volunteer Opportunities For You
At the Spokane Riverkeeper and the Spokane River Forum, we value your commitment to get out and do something great for your river and your community. These opportunities were crafted to make…
Visit New Spokane EnviroStars Waste Directory
The Spokane River Forum has launched a new waste directory designed to help local residents and businesses make choices that protect the region’s sole-source aquifer and improve the quality of the Spokane River. Done in collaboration with 8 local agencies and non-profits, safely disposing of hazardous and other waste just got easier. Visit www.spokanewastedirectory.org
Avista to build Nine Mile Dam boat take out in late October
The Spokane River Water Trail is set to gain another great asset this fall. As part of Avista’s Spokane River Recreation Plan, the company will be building an access for…
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…