Spokane River Cleanups: July 25, Sept. 17, & DIY
Volunteer to clean-up litter along the banks of the Spokane River at upcoming events or arrange a private group or DIY event.
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Volunteer to clean-up litter along the banks of the Spokane River at upcoming events or arrange a private group or DIY event.
Spokane River Cleanups: July 25, Sept. 17, & DIY Read More »
Redband trout are the iconic fish of the Spokane River. Learn about the environmental challenges and conservation collaborations in this Nature column by Adam Gebauer.
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Three ways volunteers can help pick-up trash along the river in 2021: public clean-up events, DIY group events, and business/civic group events. Spokane Riverkeeper and the Spokane River Forum clean-up events are happening this spring and summer.
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On September 21, Avista significantly lowered the Spokane River above Nine Mile Falls Dam in order to complete some maintenance projects. Local paddlers and divers have known about a significant collection of old tires in the area, but the water was always too deep to retrieve them. Thanks to volunteer efforts from the Spokane Riverkeeper
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Kids never remember their best day of television, but they will never forget summer camp—where they adventured outdoors, were mentored by caring adults, and overcame challenges. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for outdoor adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for
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Join the Spokane Riverkeeper and Mountain Gear at the Garland Theater on Thursday, May 2, as they host Spokane’s 5thannual Wild and Scenic Film Festival. This annual event features films that highlight nature’s beauty, cutting-edge environmental issues, and heart-warming stories. This year’s films focus on women and youth as leaders within the environmental movement. The
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Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned shops and businesses, including gifts for fellow outdoor enthusiasts as well as less outdoorsy friends and family members on your list. Use this list beyond the holidays for birthday, wedding, and
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As our editor Derrick Knowles recently wrote, the trash and illegal camps along the Spokane river can become a hazard to our natural resource and recreation area. If you’ve been waiting to take action, this month is your chance. The 15th Annual Spokane River Clean-Up begins September 15th at 9:00 am. Last year, over 600
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UPDATE: We’re happy to report that the trash and camps referenced in this article have been cleaned up. Thank you, City of Spokane! — The Spokane River is an urban treasure that many lifetime locals are still discovering along with astounded newcomers who are blown away that there is a swimmable, floatable, and fishable river of
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Perhaps a river might seem like just a river—a waterway connecting a lake to another river. But not the Spokane. In the new book The Spokane River edited by Paul Lindholdt, 26 essays and three poems provide an intriguing, in-depth “biography” of the river, as Lindholdt refers to the book in his Introduction. With the
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