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.
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.
Here’s a quick summary of what the Spokane River Forum is up to and our many accomplishments. Our joy is to create dialogs, develop initiatives and collaborate with others to help sustain a healthy river system.
In 2009 the Spokane Water Trail was an idea. With the leadership and assistance of stakeholders and partners throughout the region, the Spokane River Forum has made it a reality….
The Stateline access site can now be added to the list of premier Spokane River showcases. The site features amazing drift boat, paddling, park and play, and rafting access with…
In our efforts to connect people to the river, the River Forum has found a kindred spirit in REI. Said Carol Christensen, REI’s community outreach coordinator, “We believe that stewardship…
Big thanks to the Mountaineers Foundation for providing the Forum a grant to continue working on Spokane River Water Trail restoration and protection activities. The Mountaineers Foundation works with those…
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…
We’re pleased to announce that TransCanada has provided the Forum a grant to help sponsor publication of Spokane River eNews and the Water Trail activities. TransCanada has a regional office…
“Gotta keep after it” explained Charlie Peterson, who has worked tirelessly for the Spokane Conservation District for the past sixteen years. “It’s easy enough to start a restoration project like…