On the Lake: Our Water Quality Monitoring Program is no joke
By Shannon Williamson
Reader Columnist
It’s clearly still winter outside, but my mind keeps wandering toward summer. I’m sure I’m not alone. Winter in North Idaho can be a little …
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On the Lake: For the love of water
By Shannon Williamson
Reader Columnist
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought it only fitting that I share why “I do what I do” with you fabulous readers. Working as …
Second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille should require public comment
By Shannon Williamson, Ph.D and Matt Nykiel
Reader Contributors
Recent news that BNSF plans to move forward with a second railroad bridge over Lake Pend Oreille has sparked a lot …
Environmental groups win national victory for clean water
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A coalition of environmental organizations, led by Waterkeeper Alliance, reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and two industry trade associations to …
Waterkeeper seeks donations for storm water runoff program
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper (LPOW) plans to kickoff a new Citizen Science program this spring called the Storm Water Monitoring Program.
The non-profit organization aims …
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