News
By Adam Gebauer
As we recently celebrated the return of salmon - for ceremony and research - to the Spokane watershed, the fight to save the world’s largest sockeye runs in Bristol Bay continues. Please take action to help permanently protect the fish, wildlife, and people that rely on this pristine watershed. Help finalize the permanent protection for Bristol Bay under section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act.
On the same day as the Spokane River Clean-Up, millions of volunteers from all over the world will be picking up trash, litter, rubbish along rivers, in public parks, on hiking trails, and more.
By Lindsay Box
The Spokane River is clearly the gem of our region. For fly fishers, river rafters, paddle boarders, and more - the Spokane River is a treasured resource in the Inland Northwest. However, there are also other beautiful rivers nearby. Read below for more information on the best Inland Northwest rivers and how you can use them to cool down this summer.
The Lands Council recently weighed in on the Spokane Water Conservation Master Plan. Climate models indicate that the Spokane area will have warmer summers, combined with less moisture. Less snowpack in the Coeur d’Alene and Clark Fork watershed are predicted, which will lead to less flow into the aquifer. This will impact summer aquifer levels, as well as Spokane River flows. This will also increase the need for outdoor watering. A water conservation plan is critical to prepare for the future of our city and river!
