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Controlling Contaminants – What Can I Do?
6 Aquifer Lessons | The Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer – PBS Learning Media
KSPS Public Television has joined with the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative to help educate residents in the Inland Northwest about the importance of protecting their sole source of drinking water—the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
6 Aquifer Video Lessons
These six videos provide an overview and exploration of the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, its importance to the Inland Northwest, how it works, how it can be damaged, and simple actions residents can take to protect and preserve the water from the aquifer. Continue reading
Spokane Kootenai Waste Directory
Do you need to get rid of waste and you don’t know who will take it? Do you want to know more about why a waste is hazardous or find safer alternative products? Just visit the Waste Directory. Select the waste type, narrow the search by selecting your location and click “Find Vendors”.
The Call – Storm Water Video, IWAC and WSU
Do you know what happens to things that go down the storm drain? Find out why we say, “Only rain down the storm drain.”
A message from the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative, SAJB, local cities and counties, and the University of Idaho, in cooperation with Washington State University, reminding you to protect our waters!
This video script was adapted by Amanda Hess, Spokane County Division of Stormwater and produced by WSU graduate students Korey Woodley and Jewel Southerland for IWAC from “The Call” radio ad originally produced by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Permission to modify the radio ad.
Stormwater IDAH2O and Confluence Project
Local High School students study the impact of stormwater and research solutions.
Stormwater Runoff 101
Urban runoff is a main source of pollution at beaches across the United States. But solutions, known collectively as “green infrastructure” can reduce the amount of polluted water flowing into our oceans, rivers and lakes. These techniques, which are available today, range from green roofs to permeable pavement and roadside plantings. It’s a green wave of urban planning that’s making for cleaner blue waters.
Pollution Prevention (P2) Pays Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Pollution prevention (P2) is any activity, including the use of materials, processes, or practices, that reduces or eliminates the creation of pollutants or waste at the source. Instead of trying to manage the wastes or pollutants through treatment or disposal methods, P2 aims to prevent the initial generation or reduce the toxicity of wastes and pollutants such as hazardous waste, air pollutants, solid waste, wastewater, etc.
Dispose of Fluids Properly
Keep hazardous chemicals from flowing into the river or aquifer. Never pour oils, solvents or toxic substances on the ground or down a storm drain.
