Spokane River Flows Meet Level 2 Drought Response

Spokane River levels have dropped below 1,000 cubic feet per second, triggering Level 2 watering restrictions as per the city’s 2022 conservation ordinance. Public Works Director Marlene Feist highlights community efforts in conserving water, stating, "Collective small steps make a big difference. " The new rules restrict outdoor watering to two days a week and ban watering between 10 a. m. and 6 p.

m. Residents can benefit from the Water Wise Spokane program, which offers consultations to reduce water use and has saved over 344 million gallons since its start. Spokane's summer water usage is four times the national average, underscoring the urgency for conservation measures. Additionally, half of the water replenishing the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer comes from the Spokane River. Participation in conservation programs has led to a significant water savings of 45.

5 million gallons in 2024. The city encourages all residents to adopt the suggested watering schedule to protect local water resources.