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We unite people to fight for clean water and the climate.
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Goldendale
Climate, Environmental Groups Slam FERC’s Final Environmental Review For The Goldendale Pump Storage Development

FERC’s final recommendation? License the development despite the objections of Tribal Governments and dozens of climate and environmental advocacy groups. 

“Deep Forest” Artwork © by Ray Troll 2015
2024 FisherPoets Gathering
A celebration of the commercial fishing industry in poetry, prose, and song.

The poets, songwriters, and storytellers of commercial fishing will once again gather for the 27th annual FisherPoets Gathering in Astoria, OR.

people protesting in hazmat suits with a sign that says "don't turn the river into a wasteland"
New Nuclear Reactors at Hanford?
No Way!

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs) are a false solution that divert funding from proven, renewable energy technologies that are safer, less expensive, and faster to deploy.

Columbia Riverkeeper Executive Director Lauren Goldberg standing at the Columbia River.
Director’s Message
What keeps you partnering with Columbia Riverkeeper?

Columbia Riverkeeper celebrated another year of victories and important progress in underdog fights. You make these victories possible.

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GTN Xpress Pipeline:
A Clear and Present Danger to Our Communities

GTN Xpress’ fossil fuel pollution and climate change would disproportionately impact marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, youth, and those with lower incomes. Learn more about the region-wide effort to stop climate-changing fracked gas pollution.

youth activist at climate rally holding signs with environmental justice slogans on them.
Donate to Protect
Clean Water

Make a difference for everyone who relies on the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River.

 

Columbia Riverkeeper works to protect, restore, & care for the Columbia River.

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How we do it:

 
Protect

We protect Columbia River communities and habitat from new threats, such as fossil fuel export terminals and intensive industrial development.

Restore

We restore our right to clean water and healthy fish by reducing toxic pollution.

Care

We care for the river by providing hands-on opportunities for diverse communities to engage with their river.

NEW NEWSLETTER: THE VICTORY ISSUE—READ IT NOW!

Celebrate a Year of Victories on the Columbia

HOW WE WORK

We use legal advocacy and community organizing to stop pollution, fight fossil fuel terminals, save salmon, build stewardship, and clean up Hanford.