The Inlander

As Jerry White prepares to pass the Spokane Riverkeeper torch to someone else, he reflects on the accomplishments of the last decade — and the work that remains

In a way, Spokane Riverkeeper Jerry White, Jr. has been drawn to the rivers of the Northwest his entire life. You might even say the rivers called him, offering inspiration at just the right moments.
The Spokesman-Review

‘The visionary’: Spokane Riverkeeper Jerry White Jr. stepping down after a decade advocating for waterway

As Jerry White Jr. paddled down the stretch of the Spokane River that he fell in love with after moving to the West Central neighborhood in the late 1990s, the memories brought a wide grin to his face ...
The Spokesman-Review

Jerry White Jr.: More action needed to keep river on road to recovery

The Spokane River is a living system that is woven into our regional identity. After enduring many abuses, the river is now on the long road to recovery. With the advent of the Clean Water Act in 1972 ...
The Spokesman-Review

Jerry White Jr.

Earth Day is a time to reflect on our connection with the natural world. In Spokane, we live with the Spokane River. As the Riverkeeper, I offer this reflection in 2023. Laws express and define our ...
The Spokesman-Review

Jerry White Jr.: Spokane Riverkeeper

We are nearing the end of Earth Month 2022. This is the time to reflect on the value of our Spokane River and the water that sustains all life. With a changing climate and rising consumption of water ...