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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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...
The City of Sandpoint’s beaches will remain herbicide-free until 2023
Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper (LPOW) would like to thank the City of Sandpoint for continuing its effort to keep our swimming areas free of aquatic herbicides. This project was started as a partnership by LPOW and the City of Sandpoint 7 years ago and we are thrilled...
Canadian crude oil train derails and catches fire
Early morning on February 6th, 2020, a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in Canada -- leaking of crude oil and catching fire. The crash, less than 2 miles from the town of Guernsey, Saskatchewan, resulted in a complete evacuation of their community. The Canadian...
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.
Join us at our Upcoming Events!
Annual Sand Creek Cleanup – POSTPONED
April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Watershed Discovery Camp 2020
July 27 @ 9:00 am - July 31 @ 4:00 pm PDT
Annual Water Summit
September 26 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm PDT