Blog | Kootenai Environmental Alliance

A Brief History of Wastewater Treatment in Coeur d’Alene

by Amy Anderson | Nov 23, 2020 | Community, Our Gem

Over a century, the city added more than 200 miles of pipes and three levels of treatment to make our water clean. This story was written by Mike Anderson, superintendent of the City of Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Utility Department, in partnership with the Our Gem...

Is Your Boat Ready for Winter?

by Amy Anderson | Nov 18, 2020 | Community, Our Gem

Finish the season strong with these steps for optimal protection of both your watercraft and our watershed. This story was written by the Our Gem Collaborative team for the CDA Press on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Read the original article. Each fall when the Bay Watchers...

Let’s Make It Clear: Clean Drinking Water Is A Community Responsibility

by Amy Anderson | Nov 3, 2020 | Community, Our Gem

Let’s Make It Clear: Clean Drinking Water Is A Community Responsibility This story was written by the Our Gem Collaborative team for the CDA Press on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Read the original article. Most people take clean drinking water for granted. We assume the...

Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

by Amy Anderson | Oct 26, 2020 | Our Gem

Nearly 300 mussel-fouled boats discovered across Idaho in the last decade This story was written by the Our Gem Collaborative team for the CDA Press on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. Read the original article. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are plants, animals and other...

KEA launches search for next Executive Director

by Kari Anderson | Oct 19, 2020 | Community

Kootenai Environmental Alliance, North Idaho’s oldest environmental nonprofit, is searching for our next Executive Director! Nearing our 50th anniversary, we’re at a pivotal time in our organization’s history. We’re critically evaluating...

Down The Drain: Household Wastewater Treatment Systems

by Amy Anderson | Sep 21, 2020 | Our Gem

| September 20, 2020 1:10 AM As we move into fall, it’s a good time to button up your place; whether it is a summer home or year-round residence. One often overlooked annual maintenance item is your wastewater treatment system. For many homes in the Coeur d’Alene...