RIVER: Calling for a public hearing

The Estates at Waterstone, #L95S6181 — Located east of Greensferry near Ponderosa:

I support Concerned Citizens and the attention they have brought to the Spokane River! The best interest of citizens and the condition of the river is NOT being considered by our leaders.  

Our opposition STARTS with boats and docks, but ENDS with upholding The Public Trust Doctrine: ensuring our state agencies are following the laws, providing safety, and choosing the ecological health of the river so future generations can enjoy it!

Accordingly, I support:

A PAUSE on the permits being issued - “…when is enough, ENOUGH?” — Mattare, July 30, 2025, KC mtg.

SAFETY by increasing marine sheriff patrols.

STUDIES of the maximum carrying capacity of the river.

RESEARCH because more boat traffic means more wakes, more erosion, and more stress on shorelines and aquatic life.

Decisions based on PEOPLE over PROFIT by out-of-state investors; stop PROFIT over PEOPLE!

TRANSPARENCY for local residents. We want a say in how our Spokane River is being managed.

I support calling for a public hearing in order to hear from local citizens.

TAMARA McKENNA 

Coeur d’Alene