Waterkeeper and Idaho Conservation League joining forces
By Steve Holt
Reader Contributor
As you may know, the Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, its staff, board of directors, along with a dedicated crew of citizen scientist volunteers have all …
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Waterkeeper: Strengthening stormwater protections
By Steve Holt and Dan Haley
Reader Contributors
Stormwater is one of the most significant threats to water quality across the globe. Simply put, stormwater is just what it sounds …
Waterkeeper: Trestle Creek Marina project will do irreparable damage
By Steve Holt
Reader Contributor
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, the Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper is not against development or growth per se; however, if you are going to …
As if Boyer Slough hasn’t had enough
By Steve Holt
Reader Contributor
While Bonner County’s decision regarding changing the shoreline code has been seemingly postponed, the county’s ability to completely ignore certain environmental codes is prevalent. Boyer …
Investment in Baldy property is a win for the city, residents
By Steve Holt
Reader Contributor
This is in response to Carrie Logan’s Aug. 18 guest opinion in the Bonner County Daily Bee [also published short-form in the Reader on Aug. …
Sandpoint SummerFest cancels 2020 season
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Organizers for the annual music concert Sandpoint SummerFest confirmed July 8 that the event has been canceled for 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
On The Lake: A response to Mr. Bordenave
By Steve Holt
Reader Contributor
As the Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, we are unapologetic in our call for a thorough and independent Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed BNSF Sandpoint …
The glorious return of SummerFest
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Just when Sandpoint SummerFest organizers thought they were out, the community pulled them back in.
After festivities wrapped up last year, they believed the sun …
Students spearhead bus shelter construction
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Both education and community improvement are on the table with the Eureka Institute’s latest project.
The local nonprofit, which encourages personal growth and learning through …
Sandpoint SummerFest:
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Picture this: you’re enjoying a leisurely drive down a beautiful country lane. Rounding the corner, a pristine lake comes into view. You notice some …
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