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	Spokane River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 100 mi (161 km) long, in northern Idaho and eastern Washington in the United States.
		The river rises out of Lake Coeur d'Alene in the Idaho Panhandle, draining from the northwest corner of the lake near the city of Coeur d'Alene.
		The use of the aquifer water is so extensive that Spokane Falls, the signature natural feature of the city of Spokane, runs dry during many summers, with all the water being diverted to the Upper Falls and Lower Falls hydroelectric power plants.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spokane_River (437 words)

	Washington State Releases Plan to Repair Spokane River, Lake
		In 2004, the Spokane River in central Washington state was declared one of the nation's 10 Most Endangered Rivers by the environmental group American Rivers.
		Environmentalists have warned that cities, farmers and industry along the river have been permitted to use too much water without regard for the ecological impacts on the river, and now per capita water use in the region is among the highest in the nation.
		The City of Spokane manages a stormwater drainage system that includes 300 miles of separate storm sewers that discharge directly in the Spokane River at 80 locations, 40 of which are from bridges.
	www.ens-newswire.com /ens/feb2006/2006-02-01-06.asp (1542 words)

	Spokane Democrats
		The Spokane River will be healthier if a new plan to reduce phosphorus pollution is approved, state officials told local leaders at a meeting Thursday.
		Long Lake, a dammed portion of the Spokane River, violates state environmental standards because it has a lack of dissolved oxygen that is needed to support fish.
		She also was critical of Spokane officials, who have said repeatedly that the city is unlikely to meet the goal.
	www.spokanedemocrats.org /index.cfm?page=phosphrous3.cfm (723 words)

	Spokane River - 6th Most Endangered River of 2004
		The importance of this aquifer to the river and the region is hard to overstate.
		Today, the Spokane River is a vital part of the quality of life in its namesake city, offering riverfront trails and parks, a prized trout fishery, whitewater recreation and dramatic, natural scenery.
		The river's capacity for handling sewage is already over the limits and municipal and industrial polluters are going to have to ratchet back on their existing discharges.
	www.waterplanet.ws /endangeredriver (1969 words)

	HeraldNet: Spokane River needs cleanup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		SPOKANE - Spokane River fish have higher levels of some toxic man-made chemicals than those found anywhere else in Washington, the state Department of Ecology said Thursday in recommending an ambitious cleanup.
		Ecology officials pledged to work with local governments, industries and the Spokane Tribe of Indians to identify and eliminate sources of the toxins, some of which still persist in the environment three decades after their manufacture was banned.
		The Spokane River flows from Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho through the city of Spokane to its confluence with the Columbia River south of the Spokane Indian Reservation.
	www.heraldnet.com /stories/06/06/23/100wir_b5spokane001.cfm (840 words)

	SpokesmanReview.com :: Spokane River dialogues
		The Spokane River begins at the outlet of Coeur d'Alene Lake in Idaho and ends 111 miles later at its confluence with the Columbia River in Washington.
		In this yearlong Spokane River Dialogues series, the editorial board of The Spokesman-Review will be talking monthly with experts from a spectrum of river issues, experts who combine their knowledge of the river with passion and a concern for the future of the river and those who live, work and play upon it.
		Vic and Robbi Castleberry are wise elders for the Spokane River.
	www.spokesmanreview.com /sections/riverdialogues (1252 words)

	Spokane Parks
		The Spokane River cascading through the heart of downtown Spokane is the city's most unique asset.
		A swinging bridge crosses the Spokane River and is a highlight for young and old alike.
		Life vests are recommended on all stretches of the Spokane River and required on the river between the Idaho State line and Plantes Ferry (you don’t want that $77 fine!).
	www.experiencespokane.com /parks (1233 words)

	New effort to clean up Spokane River
		The plan seeks to reduce phosphorus pollution in the Spokane River by, among other things, building a $100 million wastewater treatment plant and reducing the number of septic tanks in the region.
		Amber Waldref, a clean water activist for The Lands Council, a Spokane environmental group, said her group was pleased with the agreement.
		It was efforts to clean up the Spokane River that led to a statewide ban on phosphorus in dishwasher detergent, adopted by the Legislature early this year.
	www.uswaternews.com /archives/arcquality/6newxeffo7.html (513 words)

	Spokane Fire Department Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Media Release for Bowl and Pitcher River Rescue 4/29/06 On 4/29/06 at 6:14 PM the Spokane Fire Department responded to the Spokane River in the vicinity of the “Bowl and Pitcher” on a report of rafters that had capsized.
		This time of year the river is running very high and very fast and because of this the river can be very difficult to navigate.
		Because the river is running high, there are lots of obstructions submerged below the surface of the water such as rocks, tree limbs and brush which can create dangerous conditions to anyone on or in the water.
	www.spokanefire.org /article.asp?id=96 (321 words)

	River City River Runners
		Internationally-renown “green” architect William McDonough called this section of the Spokane River, “the most beautiful urban river in the world.” There’s plenty of truth to that statement.
		It continues along the river bounded by gorgeous Riverside State Park, the spectacular Bowl and Pitcher and its bouncy whitewater.
		River City River Runners will not conduct trips when river flows are over 15,000 cubic feet per second.
	www.rivercityriverrunners.com (653 words)

	Spokane River Phosphorus to Be Cut at Multi-Million Dollar Cost
		Spokane area civic leaders and Washington state Department of Ecology officials have endorsed a 20 year plan to reduce phosphorus pollution in the Spokane River and Lake Spokane, also called Long Lake.
		The pact envisions construction of a new wastewater treatment and reclamation plant for Spokane County and the installation of advanced filtration at the city of Spokane's Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility.
		Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession said, "The city always has been a good steward of the river and this collaborative effort is another important step that will improve the health of the river and maintain our quality of life."
	www.ens-newswire.com /ens/jul2006/2006-07-14-05.asp (726 words)

	Spokane, Washington (Cities)
		It is located on the Spokane River and is crossed by Interstate 90.
		Today Spokane, population 195,629, is the major urban center and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest, a sprawling lumber, mining and farming area comprising of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana.
		Spokane is part of the Spokane, WA metro area.
	www.ohwy.com /wa/s/spokane.htm (249 words)

	Spokane Indian Tribe
		Spokane means "children of the sun." The Spokane Tribe's reservation, bounded in the south by the Spokane River and in the west by the Columbia River, consists of 154,000 acres in eastern Washington on the Columbia River Plateau.
		The Spokane Tribe of Indians' ancestors were the Spokan, a plateau people that shared numerous cultural traits with their neighbors.
		For unrecorded millennia, the Spokane tribe lived in the area around the Spokane River, leading a seasonal way of life consisting of fishing, hunting and gathering endeavors.
	www.u-s-history.com /pages/h1570.html (1320 words)

	Little Spokane
		Today, you may still explore the Little Spokane River and experience much of the same environment as David Thompson discovered almost 200 years ago.
		The river remains pristine, undisturbed by the march of civilization occurring just a couple miles away and seemingly centuries removed.
		Washington State Parks and Spokane County Parks have both acquired lands in the area to guarantee its protection.
	www.riversidestatepark.org /little_spokane.htm (560 words)

	Spokane River Use Attainability Analysis: About the Project
		A preliminary review of data and modeling analyses being used to prepare the TMDL indicates that the relationship between water quality criteria and designated uses may not be established adequately for the variety of river and lake conditions on this reach of the Spokane River.
		The Spokane River Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) is a scientific and technical examination of the human and natural factors influencing the river's water quality and watershed health.
		The UAA is being completed in consultation with the Spokane Tribe; federal, state, and local government agencies; major public and private users of the river; and interest groups.
	projects.ch2m.com /spokaneriveruses/about.htm (303 words)

	City of Spokane - About Spokane
		The City of Spokane is home to some 195,500 residents; there are around 418,000 residents in the metropolitan area.
		Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, and it serves as a shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for an area that includes Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, North Idaho, Western Montana, and southern portions of Alberta and British Columbia.
		The Spokane River runs through our downtown with spectacular falls on the western end of our city core.
	www.spokanecity.org /services/about/spokane (273 words)

	Well worth the effort to restore Spokane River
		The Spokane River is the signature for our communities and needs our best care and efforts.
		We need to join with our Native American partners to ensure that the Spokane River is ready and healthy for the fish when they arrive.
		Spokane's per-capita water usage is among the highest in the nation -- nearly 600 gallons per person per day in late summer.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /opinion/215919_spokaneriver15.html (762 words)

	Centennial Trail
		The Spokane River Centennial Trail reflects the character of the Inland Northwest, an area where outdoor activities are frequent and varied.
		In Spokane, the Friends of the Centennial Trail is working with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission as well as local parks departments to build new trail and a bridge over the Spokane River.
		The Spokane River Centennial Trail in Washington is managed under an inter-agency agreement of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department; the Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Fair Department; and the Friends of the Centennial Trail.
	www.postfallsidaho.org /trail.htm (1244 words)

	Little and Middle Spokane Basin Watershed Planning Web Site
		The Spokane River System is tributary to the Columbia River and extends from Washington into Idaho.
		WRIA 57 is comprised of the portions of the drainage basin of the Spokane River upstream of the confluence with Hangman Creek and within Washington State.
		Spokane County is the lead agency and one of the initiating governments.
	www.spokanecounty.org /wqmp/projects/ASP/Home.asp (206 words)

	Pictures of Spokane River Centennial Trail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Starting somewhere west of the city, along the Spokane River, the Centennial Trail has to be one of the most impressive bike routes I have been on.
		Spokane is located in eastern part of Washington State.
		River Front Park is right in the heart of the city and it makes good use of the thundering falls on the Spokane River.
	www.theslowlane.com /paths/centen.html (358 words)

	Spokane House
		The post was also located on a traditional meeting ground of the Spokane area Native American tribes, making it an excellent spot in which to trade for furs.
		He decided that because the swift Spokane River was unnavigable, and the furs were being depleted in the local area, requiring long overland treks, the facilities of the company should be moved.
		In the spring of 1826, the only time the Spokane River is navigable, they headed downstream to the Columbia, abandoning Spokane House.
	www.riversidestatepark.org /spokane_house.htm (968 words)

	Spokane Centennial Trail History
		In the early 1900's, the Olmstead Brothers, who were among the nation's leading park and recreation planners, advised the City of Spokane to make the Spokane River the centerpiece of their comprehensive park development plan.
		The role of the Spokane River has been chronicled in every historic account of the region because of its significance to those who called the Inland Northwest home.
		Much of the beauty of the river was devalued by the settlers until the planners for EXPO '74 decided the river must be returned to the people and its quality must be enhanced and preserved for all time.
	www.spokanecentennialtrail.org /history.htm (644 words)

	Visitors \| Washington State University Spokane - WSU Spokane (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spokane, the heart of the Inland Northwest, is home to an active and diverse cultural scene, dozens of beautifully developed parks, all major services, friendly, safe neighborhoods, and an international airport.
		Spokane also serves as the perfect jumping-off point to reach any of the region's many clear lakes, national forests, and ski resorts for four-season recreation.
		Spokane is continuously ranked highly in statewide and national polls in the areas of quality of life, business opportunity, environment, safety, among others.
	www.spokane.wsu.edu /aboutWSUSpokane/visitors.asp (603 words)

	Spokane River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Spokane River flows across a large portion of the aquifer surface, from Lake Coeur d'Alene to its confluence with the Little Spokane River north of Spokane.
		That's right, in some places the river serves to recharge the underlying groundwater supply in the aquifer, while in others it is a point of groundwater discharge from the aquifer and to the surface.
		View of the Spokane River to west (downstream) from the Sullivan Road bridge in the Spokane valley.
	www.geology.ewu.edu /ftrips/aquifer/river.htm (224 words)

	Spokane River 99.9FM - Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spokane's River, in conjuction with Anna Ogden Hall and The Union Gospel Mission and many local Spokane businesses are working together this holiday season to bring Hope for the Holidays.
		We had a great exchange of ideas about the further progress Spokane's River 99.9 can make in music, and being Spokane's and Coeur d'Alene's best music radio station.
		We asked Spokane listeners to tell us what they liked and what they didn't want on the radio.
	spokanesriver.com (221 words)

	Idaho Rivers United - Water Pollution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		American Rivers and its partner conservation groups, including Idaho Rivers United, named the Spokane River as one of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2004, citing sewage and mine pollution that pose health risks, and excessive water withdrawals and diversions that dry up parts of the river most years.
		The Spokane River is at the #6 spot on this year's list.
		The river is also polluted by toxic heavy metals, washing down from former mining and lead smelting operations in the Lake Coeur d' Alene area of Idaho which cause brain and nerve damage in children and have spurred fish consumption advisories in Washington.
	www.idahorivers.org /cleanpollution.html (674 words)

	Video Journal: Spokane River Dialogue 12
		The story: Involved citizen Mary Kunkel and her River Sisters group are helping enlighten others about the challenges facing the Spokane River.
		Spokane River Dialogues is a yearlong series that profiles people that are passionate about the Spokane River.
		As I placed the finishing touches on this last Spokane River Dialogues video, I was both relieved—it was a long haul—and blessed with a better understanding of a river I will never again take for granted.
	www.spokesmanreview.com /blogs/video/archive.asp?postID=158 (565 words)

	The Spokane River Basin
		The main tributaries are the Little Spokane River, then Hangman or Latah creek, then Chamokane creek, then Blue creek.
		Chamokane is a boundary of the Spokane Indian Reservation and it has a waterfall.
		Where the Little Spokane River meets the Spokane River is where David Thompson built the Spokane House.
	www.spokaneoutdoors.com /spokbasin.htm (99 words)

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