Thursday
3rd
Jan
2013
Water
We work to protect the surface beauty our water presents, as well as, flows in the Spokane River and the water quality in Spokane River, Lake Coeur d’Alene, Fernan Lake, Hayden Lake & our other waterways which have degraded due to elevated phosphorus levels, sediment and storm water pollution.
Recent Topics in Water:
(read more…)Coeur d’Alene Lake, Problems and Solutions
In the Upper Coeur d’Alene Basin resides one of the largest and most complex Superfund sites in the country, Bunker Hill. From the 1880s to the early 1980s, the Silver Valley was the nation’s largest producer of silver, lead, zinc, and other metals. The mining and processing generated large … (read more…)
Pond Scum Helps Find Solutions For Hayden Lake
Good news for everyone who values clean water! The Hayden Lake Project got a gold star on its first official report card.
What The Hayden Lake Project Is:
The project, which launched in 2009 and operates under the direction of … (read more…)
Toxic Blue Green Algae in Idaho Lakes this Summer
As summer is starting to fade into fall I am reminded and wishing for that amazing warm weather we saw this season. With that weather and current pollutants found in lakes, two documented blue green algae blooms exploded in Fernan and Hayden lakes causing health advisories and shutting down lake … (read more…)
Volunteers Kayak for Stormwater Education
Two weeks ago KEA held a Volunteer Lake Monitors kayaking trip. The morning was beautiful and calm, perfect for enjoying the beauty of CdA Lake and Spokane River. The 9 volunteers and KEA geared up and launched out in boats provided by North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits. We headed downstream … (read more…)
