By Laura Ackerman
Invasive weeds — they are not just rural anymore! When we think of invasive weeds, we may mostly think of farms, even hobby farms, like mine. But increasingly, I am seeing them in urban settings.
Public and Urban Forest Work Update
By Mike Petersen
The Northeast Washington Forest Coalition (which The Lands Council helped found) filed it’s first “objection” of a timber sale in mid-July. Two key issues caused NEWFC to challenge this project in Ferry County:
Proposed fuel breaks in inventoried roadless areas, and
A lack of specificity of what the silvicultural prescriptions would entail.
How to Compost
Submit Photos for Our Annual Calendar!
As a thank you to our amazing members, we want to highlight your adventures, ascents, and excursions - how you are exploring the great outdoors of the Inland Northwest. Show us what mountains you have climbed, what rapids you have conquered, and what wildlife you have observed.
We will take these photos and feature them in an annual calendar for our members. Submit your photos today!
Best Rock Climbing In and Around Spokane, WA
Congress Passes the Great American Outdoors Act
On Wednesday, July 22, the Great American Outdoors Act passed the House of Representatives, meaning that the bill has been passed by Congress and moves onto to the president’s desk for final approval. This is the largest hurdle in the process, and now, new funding for public lands is on the horizon.
If passed into law, the Great American Outdoors Act would take massive steps towards addressing two major environmental priorities.
Two highlights of the bill are:
Permanent funding ($900 million annually) for the Land and Water Conservation Fund
$1.9 billion funding (annually for the next five years) for priority deferred-maintenance projects on federal lands
Best Rivers In and Around Spokane, WA
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.
Best Lakes In and Around Spokane, WA
National Forests Week
Intersectional Environmentalism
What is intersectional environmentalism?
An inclusive version of environmentalism that advocates for both the protection of people and the planet. It identifies the ways in which injustices happening to marginalized communities and the earth are interconnected. It brings injustices done to the most vulnerable communities, and the earth, to the forefront and does not minimize or silence social inequality. Intersectional environmentalism advocates for justice for people + the planet.