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KEA Hires Shelley Austin
KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE HIRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHELLEY AUSTINCoeur d’Alene, ID, The Kootenai Environmental Alliance announces Shelley Austin as Executive Director. A resident of Ashland, Oregon, Shelley accepted the offer from the Board of Directors on...
When Leaves Fall, So Can Lake Oxygen Levels
Nutrient-rich foliage should be diverted from our waterways. This story was written by the Our Gem Collaborative team for the CDA Press on Nov. 8, 2020. Read the original article. While autumn is an especially spectacular season in North Idaho, the colorful leaves...
A Brief History of Wastewater Treatment in Coeur d’Alene
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?
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
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
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
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 programs, projects and...
Down The Drain: Household Wastewater Treatment Systems
| 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...
How do roads affect water quality?
How Do Roads Affect Water Quality? When you think of our beautiful lakes and rivers, you may not think about their relationship with roads. Many rural roads and driveways are constructed of nothing more than compacted native soils and if not properly managed, these...
Our Gem: How Safe is Your Drinking Water?
Our Gem: How safe is your drinking water? SharePrint | July 19, 2020 1:00 AM Protect your drinking water When should water be tested? Water testing Most people take clean drinking water for granted. We assume the water coming out of the faucet is safe. If you live in...