Lower Spokane Watershed Planning (WRIA 54)

Lead agency contact:

Mike Hermanson
Spokane County
(509) 477-7260
mhermanson@spokanecounty.org

Ecology contact:

Sara Hunt
Department of Ecology
(509) 329-3579
sarh461@ecy.wa.gov

Implementation phase:

Planning phase: Phase 2

Optional elements: Quality, Flows, Storage

Plan due: September 2009

Grants awarded: $250,000 through September 2009

Initiating governments: Spokane County, Stevens County, Lincoln County, City of Spokane, Stevens PUD, Spokane Tribe

Progress

Spokane County, as the designated Lead Agency, submitted an application for Phase 1 funding in June 2003 to begin watershed planning in the Lower Spokane. A grant agreement was signed, awarded, and became effective October 10, 2003. The scope of work under this Phase 1 grant established the needed structure, processes and detailed scope of work to ensure that this watershed planning effort results in all parties acting in unison to manage the water and fishery resources of WRIA 54. The goal is for current and future generations of all the peoples of the area to have water of sufficient quality and in sufficient quantity to sustain an environment and economy that meets human needs and protects and enhances aquatic habitat.

Studies or data relevant to planning for this area

Lower Spokane (54)

Other resources

Spokane River Web Site

Washington State Department of Ecology home page

Please send additions or corrections to Chris Anderson, (360) 407-6634.