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LLSWD Assumes Lead Agency – Lakemore

The initial lead agency concluded that the Lakemore proposal was not likely to have significant adverse effect on the environment if mitigated according to its Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance dated August 28, 2014. The new lead agency, LLSWD, has reviewed the environmental checklist, the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance, together with all of the comments and materials submitted to the initial lead agency on the Proposal. The new lead agency has determined that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for this Proposal.

Lakemore – Ground Source Heat Pump Boring

Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District has prepared a document addressing 38 questions and concerns for the Lakemore- Gound Source  Proposal to drill 700 Heat Pump Borings.  Spokane Aquifer Joint Board President, Ty Wick, is requesting that the City of Liberty Lake require an Environmental Impact Study for proper consideration of all environmental impacts to the…

Jordan Neilson Wins KSPS/SAJB Contest

Jordan Neilson Wins KSPS/SAJB Contest

KSPS and SAJB invited students K-6 in the KSPS listening area to create a multi-media public service announcement about protecting the aquifer.  Winning entries were selected at each grade level with one grand prize winner receiving an ipad mini. KSPS coordinated the judging and selection of winning entries. The grand prize winner is Jordan Neilson of Ponderosa Elementary in Post Falls. View Jorden’s winning video. It’s awesome!

STEMposium 5/28/14

STEMposium 5/28/14

The Spokane STEMposium is a one-day event at WSU Spokane that provides middle school and high school students the opportunity to present their STEM projects in a conference setting. Students prepare technical papers, three-dimensional posters and PowerPoint presentations. Projects are evaluated by industry experts. Students with projects earning a superior rating will receive a prize.