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 rough. Don’t get me...
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 the executive director of...
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 of conversation. The proposal,...
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 settle a lawsuit challenging...
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 to collect monthly samples...
