Cover photo courtesy of The Spokane River Forum Want to know how and where you can recreate along the river, or how to put waste in its right place, or how to water your lawn responsibly? The Spokane River Forum has you covered. We serve as a public clearinghouse and information exchange on topics ranging […]
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By Katelyn Scott Cover photo courtesy of Barbara Chase Fine Art Photography Spokane Riverkeeper is on the water, in the spreadsheets and in the halls of government using science and community power to protect the Spokane River. Since our founding in 2009 by a small group of lawyers frustrated with unchecked pollution, we’ve combined hands-on
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By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Riverkeepers Last summer, the Spokane Riverkeeper tested the Spokane River for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals”) as part of a national study with the Waterkeeper Alliance. They found significant hazardous levels of PFAS in the Spokane River and have pinpointed at least
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Glen Tana to add public lands and trails to Riverside State Park By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Why are there so many people on my trail? Ever had that thought creep in as you’re lacing up your trail runners, clicking into your pedals, or setting off with a fly rod in
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(Nonfiction, 2024) Ty Brown’s “Along the Little Spokane River: A Sense of Place” is his third book examining Inland Northwest history. “Along the Little Spokane” tells the stories of the families, farms, mills, camps, and resorts that populated the waterway. The book is broken into three sections: The Headwaters, the Heart of the River, and
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Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Just outside Spokane, cradling the Little Spokane River and surrounding hills, lies a hidden gem—Glen Tana. Most 1,060-acre property, now in the hands of the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy* (INLC), is on track to become one of the most significant conservation success stories in our region. It connects two
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Enjoy the river and let FLOW Adventures run your shuttle and provide the tube. Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin If you have never floated the Spokane River below downtown Spokane, add it to your summer bucket list. The mostly-serene float along this section includes a few small rapids that are easily managed in a
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By Katelyn Scott, Water Protector and Jule Schultz, Waterkeeper The Spokane River is an incredible resource that provides endless recreation and vital wildlife habitat. However, climate change and increased water demands are putting the river at risk. The Spokane River is fed in large part by warmer surface water from Lake Coeur d’Alene and cold
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The easternmost 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail reopened in early June 2024 after the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission resurfaced it with a new layer of asphalt.The project was completed weeks ahead of schedule. The newly resurfaced area extends west from the Washington/Idaho border to the Donkey Islands Trailhead in Millwood. The new
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If you’ve heard of the Spokane Riverkeeper, it is likely you’ve heard of Jerry White, Jr., who has operated as the Executive Director of the organization since 2014. As Riverkeeper, White has worked to protect the health and rights of the Spokane River through education, collaboration, and litigation. He has worked on river issues such
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