City of Spokane, WA
11/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2024 11:13
Dept. of Commerce to Present City with Governor's Award
Dept. of Commerce to Present City with Governor's Award
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Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:57 a.m.
City of Spokane Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments will be presented with the Washington State Department of Commerce Governor's SMART Communities Award at a ceremony in northwest Spokane. The Cochran Basin Stormwater Improvement projects reduces the amount of contaminants entering the Spokane River from over 5,000 acres while improving outdoor recreation opportunities for the regional community.
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
WHERE: 2625 N. Nettleton St. - Entrance to TJ Meenach sewer siphon site
WHAT: Washington State Department of Commerce Governor's SMART Communities Award for Projects to the City of Spokane for the Cochran Basin Stormwater Improvement Projects
WHO: Mayor Lisa Brown; Department of Commerce Eastern Region Director Ben Serr; Public Works Director Marlene Feist; Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Director Brook Beeler; Spokane Parks & Recreation Director Garrett Jones
About the City of Spokane
The City of Spokane, home to more than 229,000 people, is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. Our 2,000 employees strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org and follow us @spokanecity on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.
About City of Spokane Parks & Recreation
City of Spokane Parks and Recreation stewards nearly 120 properties across 4,000 acres of park land, including manicured parks, natural lands, aquatic centers, golf courses, sports complexes, and an arboretum. We also offer hundreds of recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities to improve the health and quality of life for our community. Enjoy all your city has to offer by visiting spokaneparks.org. Follow us @SpokaneParks on Facebook,Instagram, and Twitter.
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