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Spring 2021 Semi-Annual Report
It's no joke - our Spring 2021 Semi- Annual Report is finally here! This report includes details about current issues, our programs and events, a kids' corner, a note from one of our Board members, and more! View our Spring 2021 Semi-Annual Report...
The importance of snow in our watershed
In the fall, many of us wait patiently as the temperatures drop and the mountains surrounding Sandpoint slowly become covered with snow. One of the many benefits to living in north Idaho in the winter is the multitude of recreational activities...
Water Meets Politics
We are certainly living in an odd time. We are in the midst of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, we have people relocating to our area at what seems to be an alarming rate, and our political climate is more divisive than I can remember. All of...
Crude oil train derailment and fire in northwest Washington state
On December 22, 2020, seven train cars on a 108-car BNSF train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed in Custer, Washington, north of Seattle. Five of the cars caught fire and sent off a large plume of black smoke, prompted temporary evacuation orders...
New watershed management code approved for Little Sand Creek Watershed
This month, the Sandpoint City Council approved a new city code, Title 7, Chapter 16, Watershed Protection. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, welfare and safety of Little Sand Creek. Little Sand Creek, which sits beneath...
Legal fight for the proposed Rock Creek Mine advances
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. The proposed mine will be situated on 481 acres adjacent to the Cabinet Mountains...
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...
Keeping the railroads responsible
In late April, Phil Longden, a resident of the Hope area, emailed Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper regarding an issue along the lakeshore. He mentioned that Montana Rail Link (MRL) had staged some railroad ties along the track for a future repair and...
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...
Recently Published Articles, Radio Interviews, and More
Bonner County Daily Bee
Sandpoint Reader
Springy Point peninsula toilet to be eliminated (10/8/20)
Groups urge reconsideration of Trestle Creek development (3/10/21)
Lawsuit threatened over Trestle Creek marina project (5/13/21)
As if Boyer Slough hasn’t had enough (6/16/21)
County shoreline code changes on ‘back burner’ (6/16/21)
Reconsideration on the table for Idaho Club marina project (7/15/21)
Meet the Waterkeeper and celebrate 50 years of the Clean Water Act (7/29/21)
Radio Interviews, Podcasts, & Recorded Presentations
KRFY Community Conversations – Welcoming Carolyn Knaack to the Waterkeeper (4/20/21)
KSPT North Idaho Thursday – Upcoming LPOW events with Carolyn (4/22/21)
Pend Oreille Master Naturalists – Presentation about LPOW from Steve Holt (7/7/21)
The Voice North Idaho – Interview with Steve Holt and Susan Drumheller about waterfront development (7/16/21)
KRFY Community Conversations – Interview with Carolyn Knaack about current issues around Lake Pend Oreille (8/24/21)
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