Deral Boleneus, former long-time chair of the Lake Roosevelt Forum board and Lincoln County Commissioner, passed away at the age of 90 on December 6, 2024. Said current Lincoln County Commissioner and Forum chair Scott Hutsell, “Deral had a great impact on the Forum. His love of the lake and what he meant to so many people, starting with me, is beyond words.”
The Federal Register published a notice on December 13th adding EPA’s Upper Columbia River site to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
Although site boundaries are not determined as part of the listing, related investigations have stretched from the U.S. – Canada border
On December 4 and 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation hosted virtual meetings to review “interim measures” being put into effect while the United States and Canada seek to finalize…
In July 2024, a non-binding Agreement in Principle was reached to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. Click here for U.S. State Department summary. The U.S. Army Corps and Bureau of Reclamation will host virtual meetings in December…
A stunning landslide occurred on the west side of Lake Roosevelt across from Colville Flats and downstream of Sherman Creek Hatchery over the weekend.
The slide cascaded several tons of sediment into the lake, dislodging trees and causing shoreline damage up and downstream. Its sheer force caused waves to cross the river, including one washing over Highway 25.
LRNRA News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: November 8, 2024Contact: Denise Bausch, denise_bausch@nps.govCoulee Dam, WA – Beginning January 1, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will increase camping and boat launch fees…
Held September 17th and 18th, nearly 500 3rd – 5th grade students from 13 schools gathered at the Kettle Falls Swim Beach area and Sherman Creek Hatchery to participate in this year’s fall Festival. View pictures…
LRNRA News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: October 07, 2024Contact: Nate Krohn, Nathan_krohn@nps.gov,Denise Bausch, denise_bausch@nps.govCoulee Dam, WA The National Park Service at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the availability of the “Finding of No Significant…
EPA is seeking feedback from community residents on the Upper Columbia River investigation and how they would like to be informed of site-related news. This is your opportunity to share thoughts, questions, and concerns about…
NEWS RELEASESept. 6, 2024Contact: WDFW Wildlife Program, 360-902-2515Media: Jennifer Becar, 564-669-0850 OLYMPIA – Fall marks the start of hunting seasons for big game, waterfowl, and upland game birds in many areas of Washington. The Washington Department of…
The backdrop for Forum activities is the unique and distinct needs of Lake Roosevelt, which resulted from creating a reservoir to support operational capacity at Grand Coulee Dam. Two Indian tribes, federal agencies, state agencies and four counties have specific interests in the management of the lake. Individually and collectively, they seek to meet a diverse set of environmental, economic and cultural needs.
Lake Roosevelt Forum continues to successfully engage in a set of public outreach activities intended to further strengthen collaboration and cooperation among the many stakeholders with interests in and around Lake Roosevelt.
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