We'll remember this October mostly for the algae bloom wake-up call and the attention that local folks have started to pay to the health of the Spokane River and other waterways in the region - as the Center for Justice recently called it, "a vivid reminder of how vulnerable the Spokane River is to poor water quality conditions." 

If you've been downtown lately, or anywhere else along the Spokane River, you have no doubt noticed the seasonal low flows.  Aside from the aesthetically displeasing view, low flows create a myriad of health and safety issues.  Follow Spokane Riverkeeper Rick Eichstaed on the below 3-part video tutorial where he discusses low flows at three locations: the Harvard Road recreation area in the Spokane valley, the Post Falls dam, and the backyard of a Spokane couple who have replaced their back lawn with an attractive plot of native, drought resistant plants, including lavender, switchgrass, and yarrow.  Read more about low flows and this video tour HERE.  And watch the videos below.

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