We're highlighting a partner whose support goes far beyond financial contributions. Numerica Credit Union has shown up time and again for the Spokane River—from sponsoring events to rolling up their sleeves at cleanups. Their recent gift through the CARES for Kids program is helping bring river-based science education to life for students at The Spokane Salish School. Read more about how Numerica is helping us build a cleaner, healthier, more connected future for the Spokane River and the community that depends on it.

In partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance and other Waterkeeper organizations across 19 states, Spokane Riverkeeper collected samples at sites upstream and downstream of wastewater treatment plant discharges and permitted biosolids application sites. The results show clear signs that biosolids—treated sewage sludge commonly used as fertilizer—are introducing high levels of PFAS into our environment.

Every June, families and allies take to the Spokane and Columbia Rivers to honor the salmon, carry tradition forward, and stand for justice. In this powerful reflection, Water Protector Katelyn Scott explores how environmental justice is deeply connected to Indigenous sovereignty, queer identity, and migrant rights—and why the river calls us to show up for all of it. From the falls to the protest line, the message is clear: the river connects us all.