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Stage I burn ban lifted for Spokane County Monday – Mon, 19 Dec 2011 PST
The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency has lifted the air quality burn ban issued on fireplaces and non-certified wood stoves within the Spokane County Smoke Control Zone, effective noon Monday Dec. 19. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Russ (Nobbs) recycles – Mon, 03 Oct 2011 PST
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The 9th Annual Spokane River Clean-up kicked off Saturday at locations throughout Spokane, and as sure as there was plenty of trash to gather, Russ Nobbs was there. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Benefits all around – Tue, 09 Aug 2011 PST
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Two civic groups have been working with Spokane’s Parks and Recreation Department to create community gardens and models for future gardens. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Canadian sustainability expert shares climate change strategies – Tue, 11 Oct 2011 PST
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The senior sustainability programs manager for Vancouver, British, Columbia, will share a more pro-active approach to climate change Wednesday. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Food Access Coalition leads discussion about creating a local food system – Wed, 15 Jun 2011 PST
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Local governments create detailed plans for transportation, land use, population growth, education and economic development, but what about food? As a fundamental need, shouldn’t some thought go into ensuring that our community has a sustainable plan for accessing healthy, safe Read more
Spokane River Forum receives REI grant to clean up Mirabeau – Tue, 20 Sep 2011 PST
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The Spokane River Forum recently accepted a $ 10,000 grant from REI to continue its efforts at educating the community about the value of the river. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
'Green' speaker will share benefits of adopting new practices – Mon, 07 Mar 2011 PST
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The upcoming Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce Eco-nomics Upbeat Breakfast and North Idaho Green Expo begins with networking and introductions at 7 a.m. Next Peter Grubb, from ROW Adventures, will speak about Eco-Tourism from 7:55 to 8 a.m. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE Read more
Emerging Green Builders setting strong foundation for success – Thu, 30 Jun 2011 PST
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In fall 2009, a handful of college students and young professionals focused on the sustainability of the built environment, decided to put down sketchbooks and measuring tapes, and connect more with each other and established professionals. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Upcoming Arbor Day events promote value of trees – Tue, 12 Apr 2011 PST
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Avid naturalist and Nebraska newspaper editor J. Sterling Morton wanted to find a way to encourage pioneers to develop the state’s treeless plains. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more