We’ve launched a new program - and we are pretty excited about it!
SpoCanopy is a program of City of Spokane Urban Forestry, in collaboration with The Lands Council. We want to ensure every person in every neighborhood in Spokane has access to trees and green space. That’s why we work with residents and volunteers to plant trees and beautify our city. Our goal is for every neighborhood in Spokane to have 40% canopy cover by 2030.
The wind. The rain. The cold.
If you joined us for our annual Reforest Spokane Day last Saturday, then you know what I am talking about. On Saturday morning, TLC staff arrived at Marshall Creek to pouring down rain, wind gusts, and much colder temperatures (see you later, summer…). While we had over 250 people signed up to volunteer online, we prepared ourselves for a less than stellar turnout and got ready for the event.
By Mike Petersen
Wildfires are still burning throughout the West, especially California. Smoke is again creeping into Eastern Washington - although high in the atmosphere so far. There are differences of opinion of what to do and what the future will bring. We do know that on average the fire season is over a month longer and our summers are predicted to be dryer in the Northwest. Our climate is changing and we can expect more summers like this one.
The Washington Department of Ecology is formally proposing amendments to Chapter 173-185 WAC, Oil Movement by Rail and Pipeline Notification and opening the public comment period. This chapter establishes reporting standards for facilities that receive crude oil by rail and pipelines that transport crude oil through the state. The rule also describes reporting standards for Ecology to share information with tribes, emergency responders, local governments, and the public.
Although this year’s annual Spokane River Clean-Up looked a bit different this year, we still made a significant impact for our beautiful Spokane River.
On Saturday, September 26th, 450 volunteers collected 4,620 pounds of trash! That’s 2.31 tons of garbage, litter, and rubbish that could have ended up in our river.
