River flows drop rapidly in response to drought conditions
Over the weekend, Avista reduced flows from Post Falls Dam. River flows at the Spokane gage below downtown went from about 3,000 cfs to 1,300 cfs. “Typically,” said Forum Director…
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Get Your Paddle Board. Downtown Spokane River Adventure Awaits
Spokane Parks and Recreation has an exciting evening adventure in Downtown Spokane just for you. From 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., hop on a paddle board to experience the beauty of…
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.
Community Foundation rocks for the river
The Inland Northwest Community Foundation has generously provided a grant to support restoration of the Aubrey White water trail access, which is located on city property next to their Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility.
It’s River Rafting Time
“Leave boring behind,” says David Lawrence with Pangaea River Rafting. Not a problem right now for outdoor enthusiasts in Spokane. Right outside our back door the Spokane River awaits with spring time rafting adventure.
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.
Fintastic film festival at the Bing
Over 425 people turned out for the 2nd Annual Spokane River Benefit at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival hosted by Silver Bow Fly Shop. Proceeds from the festival go to the Spokane River Forum to improve access and support our native fishery.
Video captures Spokane River access and fishery message
Click here for a very cool video produced by Kimbo May for the film festival at the Bing. He captures the “heart connections” we all feel toward the Spokane River….
Big thanks to our festival sponsors!!
VPI Home Solutions, AHBL and Valbridge Property Advisors rock!! These Spokane businesses stepped up for the river and film festival.
VPI opens window to see Fly Fishing Film Festival prizes
Click here for tickets to the International Film Festival. March 25th at the Bing.