As of June 1, the following Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area facilities and services are closed and available: Closed Facilities & Services: Open Facilities: Available Services: Details and updates on park operations will continue to…
From: EPADate: May 26, 2020 EPA is studying contamination in the Columbia River from the U.S./Canada border to the Grand Coulee Dam and surrounding upland areas. Past studies of this part of the river by…
Overview In late February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration (co-lead agencies) released a draft Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS) on the long-term system…
The sound you won’t hear this May are students and teachers exploring the ecological, social and economic complexities of Lake Roosevelt’s watershed. Local resource specialists create and staff zones to provide a variety of experiences….
Each newsletter carries an update to highlight recent studies and activities that are underway. To learn about the history of the entire RI/FS and what’s been learned, visit our Public Guides at www.lrf.org/environment. Beyond release…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers April 8th lake level forecast for Lake Roosevelt predicts an end of April flood control elevation of 1,253.9 feet above sea level. Compared to other years, it looks like…
National Park Service Modified Operations Due to COVID-19: Visit www.nps.gov/laro for updates on available facilities and operations. As of this writing, boat launches are open. However, all campgrounds, restrooms, water services, trash collection, the visitor…
Fishery managers representing the Spokane Tribe, Colville Tribes, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Volunteer Net Pen project presented their 2020-2025 plans to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council on March 3rd. Based on…
Last spring, the Washington Department of Ecology completed soil sampling and other testing to investigate and evaluate cleanup of smelter-related metals contamination along about 800 feet of waterfront in Northport Park. This area was principally…
EPA is planning a time critical removal action to clean up soil on 16 properties within Northport town limits. EPA’s decision was based on criteria that classifies these properties as a threat to people’s health…
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.
Operating as a non profit organization, 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.
Lake Roosevelt Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Federal Tax ID: 91-1566293
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