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Public to review plan of action for Hangman Creek pollution – Fri, 18 Feb 2011 PST
Would you like to see something done about the muddy water in Hangman Creek? The plan to take action on reducing pollution in the Hangman Creek watershed is out for public review and comment until March 18, 2011. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink Read more
Another Green Monday: Sun People Dry Goods Celebrates One Year Anniversary On Saturday, December 3rd
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Sun People Dry Goods Company is excited to celebrate their first anniversary as a locally-owned, independent retailer in Spokane. The community is invited to join in Read more
Bust Runoff with a Rain Garden
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Homeowners and businesses can stem the tide of polluted runoff threatening our waterways by setting up a simple “rain garden,” which is beautiful as well as beneficial. Continue reading Read more
Mike Chappell: "Gone in a Heartbeat"
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When news came that Mike Chappell had passed away, I couldn't believe it. He was so young. It was only Thursday night when I saw him last at the Saranac, there to congratulate Bart Mihailovich on winning the Inlander's Peirone Read more
Reforestation – Mon, 09 Mar 2009 PST
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We’re not sure if this is material for the record books, but maybe it should be. DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories Read more
New rights to distressed homeowners.
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WA State Foreclosure Fairness Act The new WA State Foreclosure Fairness Act gives new rights to distressed homeowners. Legal Hotline Attorney Annie Fitzsimmons walks you through the new law with guests: Rob McKenna, WA State Attorney General Marc Cote, a Read more
Peak Hurricane Season Forecast: Active
- February 7, 2014
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations latest forecast for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season still holds for a 70% chance of above-average activity, meaning lots of storms. Four named storms have already been recorded, including Chantal and Dorian, which formed Read more
For Storm Cleanup, Use the Rake More than the Blower
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Leaf blowers can pump out pollution in volumes disproportionate to their size. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
State department puts the brakes on Keystone XL pipeline
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Good news: The State Department announced today that it is reevaluating the environmental review of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project. The reevaluation will include consideration of rerouting the pipeline to avoid sensitive ecological areas in Nebraska. An alternative Read more
Spokane mayoral candidates forum on sustainability, June 28th
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Sustainable Resources INW (the organization formerly known as SLIP) is hosting a mayoral candidates forum on June 28th from 6-7pm at the Community Building (doors open at 5:30), 35 W. Main. The group is an educational non-profit, started by Susanne Croft, Read more
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