Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Indians
Schitsu’umsh – The modern Coeur d’Alene Tribe is the sum of uncounted centuries of untold generations. In the tribe’s own ancient language, it is called Schitsu’umsh, meaning “Those who were found here” or “The discovered people”. In this remains a land abundant in beauty and resources, a legacy of leadership, and a lineage that continues from the time immemorial. The Coeur d’Alenes are who they always were and who they will always be.
Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 (Pacific Northwest)
National Rural Water Association
National Rural Water Association through its State Rural Water affiliates is the nation’s largest water and wastewater utility membership association with over 31,000 members.
Source Water Protection Collaborative
Twenty-nine national organizations have united to protect America’s drinking water at the source – in the lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers we tap for drinking purposes. The Source Water Collaborative (SWC) was originally formed in 2006 with the goal to combine the strengths and tools of a diverse set of member organizations to act now, and protect drinking water sources for generations to come.
Spokane Tribe of Indians
To achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor, and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience, and positive reinforcement.
U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management:
Idaho | Oregon/Washington – Spokane
USGS Idaho Water Science Center. USGS maintains a statewide network of more than 200 real-time streamgages. The monthly Idaho Hydrologic Update summarizes significant findings from USGS hydrologic data networks; announces new studies; and let you know how USGS supports our local, state, Federal, and tribal partners with reliable, unbiased science.
USGS Washington Water Science Center. This is your direct link to all kinds of water resource information. Here you’ll find information on Washington’s rivers and streams. You’ll also find information about groundwater, water quality, and many other topics. The USGS operates the most extensive satellite network of stream-gaging stations in the state, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning systems.