Visit the Spokane River Water Trail
The days of wondering how to access and enjoy the Spokane River are over. Come explore the Spokane River Water Trail web site, www.spokanewatertrail.org. This interactive web site developed by…
Stewardship
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River Protection and Stormwater Prevention: Spokane takes a step forward!
After decades of confusion, the Spokane River Forum, Spokane Riverkeeper, the City of Spokane and Gonzaga Environmental Law Clinic teamed up to create Spokane’s first definitive stormwater permitting guide. Understanding…
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Smiles By Dr. Ashley goes the extra mile for our environment!
Smiles by Dr. Ashley provides more than just smiles to the greater Spokane community. The aquifer pouring through all our faucets benefits from her conscientious business practices as well.
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No Docks at the Rocks
In a victory for those trying to protect Spokane River shoreline, a developer proposal to install up to thirty docks downstream of Plantes Ferry Park by Centennial Bridge in Spokane Valley has been defeated. The docks were proposed as part of an upscale housing development called Coyote Rocks.
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Forum, Ecology, TransCanada, Spokane Conservation District, Riverside State Park and others team up to preserve and enhance Barker Road water trail access
Thanks to a grant from TransCanada, the Forum was able to put together a coalition of the willing to preserve and enhance Barker Road water trail access.
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Ecology begins Spokane River Beach Clean-up
The Washington Department of Ecology will clean-up four Spokane River beaches in Spokane Valley during September and October. Clean-up will address the accumulation of lead, arsenic, zinc and cadmium that…
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Mark Your Calendar: Spokane River Clean up scheduled for Saturday, September 29th
The 10th annual Spokane River Clean-Up is set for Saturday, September 29th. Join 800 to 1000 Spokane River lovers to help cart out the trash that accumulates annually. Go to…
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Mirabeau Restoration Continues
Last week, 21 volunteers took the Mirabeau restoration to the next level. Restoration started last fall with a grant from REI. This spring, the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club (SCKC)…
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Mirabeau Cleanup and Restoration, April 14th
Please join the Spokane River Forum, the Veterans Conservation Corps and the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club to continue cleanup and restoration at Mirabeau. Date: April 14th Time: 9:00 –…
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Stewardship, decisive action needed to clean up fouled river
Rick Eichstaedt’s guest editorial in the Spokesman Review calls for more action on the Spokane River.