Recapping Project at Barker Bridge It’s time for another access update. Thanks to a grant from TransCanada, the Department of Ecology’s “capping” project began at the end of September at Barker Road to prevent human contact with heavy metals, a legacy of years of mining upstream. Cooperative efforts from the Department of Ecology, Spokane Conservation …
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Monday, October 22nd, 7:00 pm The October general meeting kicks off our schedule of regular monthly meetings with a presentation by author Jo Deurbrouck on her new book, Anything Worth Doing. Here is a preview from the author’s website: Anything Worth Doing tells the unforgettable true story of larger-than-life whitewater raft guides Clancy Reece and …
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August 11, 2012 The First Annual Spokane River Festival took place at Glover Park in Peaceful Valley. The club had a booth and sponsored the down river race. Club members Vic Castleberry, Michael “Kenny” McKenny, Debbie Pierce and Celene Olgeirsson participated in the race, which started at Glover Park and finished at TJ Meenach. It …
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August 11, 2012 Yet another “Great day on the Pend Oreille”! SCKC members Martin Ward, Tim Ahern and Stan Mrzygod teamed up with US Coast Guard Auxiliary river pilot Guy Thomas and Pend Oreille County Community Development Director, Mike Lithgow, to install markers at access points along the newly established water trail. The volunteers broke …
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One of the perks/responsibilities of belonging to a club like the SCKC is the opportunity to be useful and lend a hand occasionally when our leadership puts out a call for assistance. During August, you have several chances to help out and feel good about your contribution to our club’s work in promoting a sport …
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From the WSU Pend Oreille County Extension Office: Volunteers are needed to paddle or boat the Pend Oreille River on Saturday, July 28 to search for flowering rush, a new invasive water weed. The survey event will begin at 9 am with a short training session on identification to be held at the Oldtown boat …
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Hello, Club Members! If you missed your chance to volunteer for the Canoe Classic, have no fear! There are two other events for which the club will be needing assistance. The first is the Spokane River Festival, on Saturday, August 11 at Glover Park in Peaceful Valley. The club will have a booth promoting the …
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As was reported in the May issue of the Eddy Line, the Pend Oreille River Water Trail is moving ever closer to reality. This is a project that embodies many aspects of our SCKC mission statement, as it will improve access for paddlers and educate the public to protect the aquatic and riparian environment along …
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Congratulations to two SCKC members for their victorious finishes in the marathon division of the 2012 Spokane River Canoe Classic. Martin Ward took 1st place in the solo men’s kayak division and Celene Olgeirsson, our club president, took 1st place among solo female kayakers. The race had a decent enough turn out considering it was …
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Riverside State Parks Open House The day turned out really well, especially when you consider the lightning and thunder that woke me up that morning and the rain that continued until 9:00 or so. Many thanks to the hardy souls who showed up, both participants and the volunteers who offered their support on the water, …
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Even bigger and better than before, this classic paddle on a section of the proposed Pend Oreille Paddle Trail will feature speakers from the Kalispel Tribe and the Pend Oreille Public Utility District. Mark your calendars for July 21st! For more info contact Stan Mrzygod.
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It’s been a long road, but the Mirabeau Access restoration is almost complete. On Saturday, April 14, volunteers gathered to prepare the hillside from the parking area to the river for hydro-seeding. This preparation included cleaning up debris that had accumulated during the winter and installing a drainage system to prevent erosion due to stormwater …
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