Advocacy
To improve water quality by advocating and, when necessary, litigating for increased regulatory control of water pollution and for stronger enforcement of water quality-related laws.
Monitoring
Strengthen our monitoring programs to produce quality data that can be used by regulatory agencies or courts to improve water quality.
Education and Outreach
Expand education and outreach opportunities to engage greater numbers of people and influence a change in individual behaviors that cause water pollution and aquatic habitat degradation.
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Rock Creek Mine legal battle moves forward
Is the End Near for the proposed Rock Creek Mine? Noxon Montan| Clark Fork River| Lake Pend Oreille Proposed Rock Creek Mine Developments The Rock Creek Mine Project is a proposed underground copper and silver mine located in Sanders County of northwestern Montana....
Spring 2020 Semi-Annual Report
We are excited to release our Spring 2020 Semi-Annual Report! This report includes details about current issues, our programs and events, a kids' corner, a note from our Board of Directors Vice President, and more! View our Spring 2020 Semi-Annual Report in your...
How to love your lake during COVID-19: Suggestions from the LPOW Team
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the threat of COVID-19 has induced widespread concern across the globe. Even our small community in north Idaho is affected and we are all learning how to deal with this new and altered reality. During this time, we must come...
Who are we?
We protect the water quality of the Clark Fork/Pend Oreille Watershed so that our local waterways remain drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations.
How can you help?
We are a grass roots organization that depends on community support. Our volunteers & members are the heartbeat of our organization and your support is critical.