Columbia Riverkeeper
Columbia Riverkeeper's mission is to restore and protect the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.
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Donate NowBill Clinton and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak at Waterkeeper Alliance conference
"It was a real treat to meet President Clinton in a small setting- he thanked all the Riverkeepers for the great work we do, so I'm passing that on to all our members and volunteers," stated Columbia Riverkeeper's Brett VandenHeuvel. Brett and Staff Attorney, Lauren Goldberg, attended the Waterkeeper Alliance conference in New York City from June 24-28.
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Save the Date: CRK's 7th Annual Art + Experience Auction to be held September 26th, 2009!
Columbia Riverkeeper invites you to attend "For the River" our 7th Annual Art + Experience Auction on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at the University of Oregon's White Stag Building in downtown Portland.
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Hanford Reach Paddle Trips August 7th-8th and 14th-15th & Bradwood Landing Paddle Trip July 31st-August 1st
On the Hanford Reach of the Columbia, you will paddle past decommissioned nuclear reactors inside the most contaminated site in North America. The paradox is that this stretch also features an intact grassland ecosystem and cool, clear waters that support the largest Chinook salmon spawning population on the mainstem. At Bradwood, paddle near the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. Visit the wetlands, sloughs, and islands of the Columbia River Estuary close up. See for yourself the devastating impact an LNG terminal would cause and learn how Columbia Riverkeeper is going to stop it. Both trips include 3 meals and one night of camping.
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Adopt-a-River Workshops and Volunteer Resources
Please see the links on this page for any Adopt-a-River or Water Quality forms and resources, while the other volunteer pages are under construction. Thank you!
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Bureau of Reclamation gets it wrong by rushing to approve Lake Roosevelt drawdown
Federal agency dismisses concerns over climate change impacts to Columbia River, cost to taxpayers and ratepayers, toxins and public health, water future
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