Videos about the Spokane Riverkeeper and the Spokane River.

Go behind the scenes at the Spokane Riverkeeper, to understand how we operate.

This is a composite of pieces that were filmed on our 2022 Spokane River Journey down the entire 111 miles of River to celebrate its life and people. (Videographer - Cutboard Studios)

KSPS Northwest Profile on the Spokane Riverkeeper. October 2018

The Spokane Riverkeeper explains what a it means to have a swimmable and fishable Spokane River.  

This is a short excerpt from a presentation by scientist Jule Schultz from the Spokane Riverkeeper regarding the current status and possible solutions for Hangman Creek. No professional sound.

The Spokane Riverkeeper organized a forum that allowed citizens to voice their opinion about water use in the Spokane area. Includes a wonderful presentation by John Covert about how pumping from the aquifer affects river flows.

Jerry White explains the importance of water conservation.

Take a journey down Hangman Creek to understand why pollution plagues this local stream.  

newsletter ARCHIVE


SPOKANE RIVERKEEPER IN THE PRESS

Spokane River oil spill shows need for transparency, accountability, Spokesman-Review, by Katelyn Scott, Feb. 11, 2024

The Spokane Riverkeeper hires attorney Katelyn Scott as the organization's first water protector

The Inlander, by Summer Sandstrom 12/14/23

Washington business groups sue EPA, calling water quality standards ‘impossible’ Spokesman-Review Dec. 7, 2023

Hangman Creek Settlement Agreement

Spokane River conservationists, state officials settle lawsuit over polluted Latah Creek

Jerry White Jr.: Protect our most treasured resource, the Spokane River. Spokesman-Review Dec. 2, 2018

Cathy McMorris Rodgers pushes House bill targeting EPA pollution standards in Washington. Spokesman-Review July 29, 2018

Trump administration will review pollution rules affecting Spokane River. Spokesman-Review August 26, 2018

Hangman Creek is still a muddy disaster, but a new legal settlement gives the Spokane Riverkeeper hope                                                   The Inlander, 4/2018 

Pollution limits in Spokane River prompt city officials to seek reprieve from EPA Spokesman-Review October 29, 2017

Spokane Riverkeeper partners to help community clean up river 
The Fig Tree, 11/2015

Meet the New Spokane Riverkeeper
Spokesman-Review, July 11, 2014

Fish conservationist Jerry White named new Spokane Riverkeeper
Inlander July 11, 2014

State regulators delay final decision on pollutants in Spokane River, citing ongoing legal battles

Getting the Lead Out:  30 years of education and remediation in the Silver Valley. 

Dirty Policies, Filthy Fish. Spokane Riverkeeper’s letter published in High Country News about the the behind the scenes efforts to loosen water quality standards.


A cinematic journey down Hangman Creek showing the extent of erosion in the watershed with a voiceover from the 1940's department of Agriculture.

A fun little film that provides some comic relief from the rough and tumble job of river activism.

Jerry White, the Spokane Riverkeeper talks about low flow, good water stewardship and the connection to global warming.                          

Hear Jerry White Jr.'s story of what draws him to protect the Spokane River.