Years of effort to develop a nonmotorized water trail access for anglers, rafters and paddlers at Glover Field below downtown is tantalizingly close. "Within the state's capital budget is a Department of Commerce reappropriation line item that would free up $235,000 for construction in 2018," said Andy Dunau, the Forum's Executive Director. The City of Spokane, River Forum, Spokane Conservation District and a host of stakeholders worked together to create a shovel ready project that meets river, neighborhood parking, trailhead and other needs. Said Dunau, "It's a great outcome for residents and visitors alike."

Click here for Spokesman Review article on the project.

Nature has its own ideas about lake levels and river flows. Warmer temperatures combined with the timing of rain has thus far prevented Avista from drawing down Lake Spokane. As early as this weekend, however, Avista's river operations may cause Lake Spokane lake levels to fluctuate by two to three feet from full elevation. Homeowners and others that may be affected are encouraged to check conditions by visiting myavista.com/waterflow, or using Avista's 24-hour lake level and water flow information line. In Washington, call (509) 495-8043. In Idaho, call (208) 769-1357.

 

Real estate development and stormwater management are increasingly two sides of the same coin. Katharine Burgess with the University of Idaho's Urban Land Institute will be giving highlights from their recent publication Harvesting the Value of Water: Stormwater, Green Infrastructure, and Real Estate. February 22nd, 8:00-10:00 a.m. CenterPlace Regional Event Center.

Click here to register.