Join Uptic Studios and Spokane Riverkeeper for an evening focused on the intersection of water, policy, and the built environment. We're happy to welcome Jule Schultz, Waterkeeper with the Spokane Riverkeeper. This AIA HSW-accredited session explores how hands-on connection to the river can drive meaningful advocacy, influence policy, and shape more resilient communities.Stretching from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt, the Spokane River watershed reflects a complex story of past impacts, ongoing restoration, and future responsibility. This forum will explore how community science, policy, and hands-on action come together to protect and restore this vital system.

What to Expect:

• Insight into how impaired water systems are identified and regulated (including 303(d) listings and watershed policy)

• A closer look at the relationship between river flow, aquifer health including the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer—and long-term resilience

• Exploration of non-point source pollution and its impact on public health and native species like redband trout

• Examples of how community-led data collection and river cleanup efforts influence funding, regulation, and restoration outcomes

• Opportunities for architects, designers, and developers to integrate water stewardship into their work

This forum will also dive into Spokane Riverkeeper’s core initiatives from volunteer-driven river cleanup efforts to legal advocacy that has secured millions in restoration funding. Continuing the mission to encouraging environmental stewardship and civic engagement to create measurable change.Networking & Collaboration:Whether you’re a design professional, community member, or simply someone who values the health of our region, this forum offers a deeper understanding of how we can all play a role in shaping a more sustainable future.Come connect, learn, and be part of the conversation! Enjoy light bites & refreshments.

1.5 CE|HSW
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Uptic Studios, 402 E Sprague Ave