Mark Solomon, Ph.D., Water Research Scientist, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI), presented the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Water Demand study and detailed the process and methodology by which Idaho purveyors file water right applications based on Reasonably Anticipated Future Needs (RAFN).
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McDonald Elementary Students created some amazing science displays and experiments. Congratulations McDonald faculty, students and families.
Science and Technology Night at Holmes Elementary was filled with great information and activities for the whole community.
On January 27, 2015 Director Maia Bellon signed a new instream flow rule for the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer for the benefit of the community and the river. The rule goes into effect February 27, 2015.
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Steve Robischon, Executive Director Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee was the guest speaker at the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative on 12/9/14.
Spokesman Review – Becky Kramer 11/19/14 New website provides links to Spokane area vendors that accept hazardous waste. Go to www.SpokaneWasteDirectory.org
Coeur d’Alene Press reporter Jeff Selle covers the Bistate collaboration panal discussion at the Spokane River forum on 11/20/14.
COEUR d’ALENE Regional hydrologists are close to understanding how pumping ground water from the aquifer affects the flow of the Spokane River. Hydrologists Ralston, Porcello and Johnson presented some of their most recent findings and tools they have developed to measure those impacts Wednesday afternoon at the Spokane River Forum.
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Spokane County Water Reclamation Facility tours were offered by appointment and the Water Resource Center held an Open House. Aquifer, stormwater and proper waste disposal activities were also provided.
700 geothermal wells nixed – Lakemore developer will pursue other options for heating and cooling homes, apartments and commericial buildings.
Wondering how to properly dispose of business or household hazardous waste? Aqua Duck introduces the SpokaneWasteDirectory.org
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WISDM Collaborative Modeling Presentation by Melanie Thornton WSU doctoral student.10/14/14 Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative.
Thanks to Johnson Controls, Kris Majors, Master Gardners and all volunteers who participated in the Upriver Scrub and volunteered at Harvard Road. A special thanks to Waste Management for the trash bins.
Thanks to the volunteers from Wallmart who participated in the Upriver Scrub and cleaned up Mirabeau and the Centennial trail.
Thanks to the Upriver Scrub volunteers from Gonzaga, Lands Council, Spokane County Conservation District, SRF, and the NW Whitewater Association who planted trees and cleanup the land and river at State-line.
Thanks to Upriver Scrub volunteers from Nick Hamm’s class at West Valley City School for cleaning up Boulder Beach.
The Spokane Valley Police worked with the Drug Enforcement Agency to safely dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
HUB Sports Center put on a free event for kid in the community. Aqua Duck, Shock the Fox, Sasquatch and other celebrities joined in the action.
The initial lead agency concluded that the Lakemore proposal was not likely to have significant adverse effect on the environment if mitigated according to its Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance dated August 28, 2014. The new lead agency, LLSWD, has reviewed the environmental checklist, the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance, together with all of the comments and materials submitted to the initial lead agency on the Proposal. The new lead agency has determined that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for this Proposal.
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Valleyfest at Mirabeau Meadows, Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA is full of fun for kids, information from local agencies, and entertainment.
1521 N. Argonne Rd. Suite C
PMB 250
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
info@spokaneaquifer.org
