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Against an undercurrent of conflict, an overflowing Spokane River Forum Conference brings new hopes and ideas for addressing regional water problems

Posted on January 27th, 2009
The Center for Justice reports on the Spokane River Forum conference, a two day gathering where close to 200 people explored the complexities and possibilities of protecting and restoring the Spokane River.

Geographer proposes study of Spokane River

Posted on January 27th, 2009
Professors from the University of Washington and San Diego State have applied for a National Science Foundation grant to work on Spokane River issues. The three-year grant would develop a model for public input and regional decision-making in the 2,400-square mile watershed. The model could become a prototype for resolving water disputes in other areas. The Spokesman Review reports.

Sniffing Out Plan B

Posted on January 27th, 2009
If Spokane County can not get a permit to send effluent from the wastewater treatment plant they are in the initial phases of building, options for sending treated effluent to wetlands, public parks and Inland Empire Paper are being explored. The Inlander reports.

Ecology launches web site “Washington Waters– Ours to Protect”

Posted on January 16th, 2009
Millions of Washingtonians have a new tool kit to help them keep Puget Sound, the Spokane River, the Columbia River, and other Washington waters healthy and clean. Washington Waters – Ours to Protect" is a web site packed with downloadable posters, tips and advice. The site offers tangible actions that every Washington resident can take to protect the state’s waters.

EPA reports harmful levels of toxins in Columbia Basin, including Spokane River

Posted on January 16th, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency said in a report Thursday that toxins remain at levels harmful to people, fish and wildlife throughout the Northwest, despite decades-long cleanups. Hot spots include the Spokane River in Washington. The Associated Press reports.

Spokane County to sign contract for plant, plans for discharge into river uncertain

Posted on January 16th, 2009
The Spokane County Commission decided in a split vote Tuesday to sign one of its biggest-ever contracts, hiring CH2M Hill Constructors Inc. to design, build and operate a new sewage treatment facility. Whether the county will receive a permit to discharge effluent into the river is still uncertain. The Spokesman Review reports.

Ecology DO TMDL Briefing

Posted on January 11th, 2009
This briefing is for stakeholders directly engaged in development of the Spokane River DO TMDL for Washington State. Contact the...

Idaho water rights process starts with mailing

Posted on January 11th, 2009
Idaho is beginning the process of adjudicating water rights in the Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River basin. The Spokesman Review reports.

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