Comment on Ecology’s Proposed Rule to Regulate Forever Chemicals
In case you missed it, the Washington Department of Ecology is accepting comments on the state’s proposed rule to regulate forever chemicals – specifically PFAS – for a few more…
Water Quality
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Sediment pollution in the Spokane River and its Tributaries: What is it and what are we doing about it?
If you have ever come across brown, opaque river water, chances are that nonpoint source pollution is to blame. This issue continues to be a concern along the Spokane River…
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PFAS in the Community: What to Know
PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” continue to gain local and nationwide attention due to their widespread presence and concerns about the long-term health risks they pose. While the…
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What Happened at TJ Meenach?
River watchers noticed part of the hillside at TJ Meenach collapsed with water draining into ponds below. Click here for photo tour showing: The City issued a news blog with…
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New Executive Director Goes Underground with Kids Connect
It’s been a great first couple of weeks on the job! What a treat to visit some of our Water Trail sites, connect with fellow friends of the river, and…
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Expo 50 H20 Symposium Looking Forward
Many celebrations are scheduled for the 50th anniversary of Spokane hosting Expo 1974. And rightly so. It was the first environmentally themed Expo, bringing international attention to sustainability and the…
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Got water? Good to drink?
Expo 50 H20 Water Symposium Leads the Conversation The blessings of our region’s Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie sole source aquifer has historically provided our communities the good news answer of…
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Proud to be one of the convenors of the November 15th Our Gem Symposium
Proud to be one of the convenors of the November 15th Our Gem Symposium. Over 160 people attended. This Spokesman Review article summarized the event. A National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report considered…
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Only Rain Down the Drain for Clean Water Campaign
As the rain continues to fall, keeping pollutants out of stormwater is critical to keeping our aquifer and river clean for drinking, fish, wildlife, plants, and recreation. Each of us…
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WDOE Announces Public Comment Period on Draft Water Quality Permits
From WDOE Contact: Karl Rains, Water Quality Planner Karl.Rains@ecy.wa.gov 509-329-3601 Public comment period Draft Spokane Water Quality Permits Ecology invites interested people to review and comment on the Kaiser Aluminum…
