Spokane County seeks continued Aquifer Protection funding for school field‑trip programs

Oct 1, 2025

County staff asked commissioners to approve three interlocal agreements that would draw Aquifer Protection Area (APA) funds to support outdoor water-education programs with West Valley, East Valley and Mead school districts. The presentation emphasized student reach, program staffing and bus funding across multi-year arrangements.

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Laura Goff, water resource education specialist at the Spokane County Water Resource Center, briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 30 about three interlocal agreements (ILAs) that would continue classroom-to-field education funded by Aquifer Protection Area (APA) monies.

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