The Pollution Control Hearings Board issued Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order regarding Sierra Club and Center for Environmental Law Clinic appeal of Ecology’s NPDES Permit to Spokane County for its Regional Water Reclamation Facility.
In June 2013, Ecology released the “Lake Spokane Nutrient Monitoring, 2010-2011: Data Summary Report”
Watch an inspiring video of Scott Bailey, a double leg amputee, using a sailing kayak to travel from Boulder Beach to Downtown. Scott’s companion, Miles Moore, is a dealer in boats and other equipment for the disabled. Together, they once again prove the wonders of the human spirit and our river.
The Spokane River Forum was pleased to take Washington Department of Ecology water quality managers from around the state on a Meet Me at the River trip. Many thanks to the expert guides and outfitters from Pangaea River Expeditions and FLOW Adventures for providing a great adventure. View a slide show of the trip.
At the end of March, volunteers came together to continue Barker Road riparian restoration. Thank you to Spokane Conservation District for providing the willow whips. View the slide show.
When not doing Elvis impersonations, Kevin Fitzpatrick is the Water Quality Section Manager for Washington Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. In that role, he participated in the four year…
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…
Last April, voters approved the Public Facilities District’s $65 million dollar project that includes developing 91,000 square feet of new space at the Spokane Convention Center. River access is part…
The City of Spokane is evaluating alternatives for the Centennial Trail to cross Mission Avenue and the railroad that bisects the swimming pool complex from Mission Park. The alternatives that…
After nine years of debate and rancor, Ecology has approved Spokane County’s shoreline master program. It remains to be seen, however, if Washington State’s approval will be appealed. Thus far,…