Every person has the right to eat Columbia River fish and shellfish without fear of toxic pollutants. Today, this is not a reality. We take polluters to court, expose threats to water and health, and fight alongside Tribes and impacted communities to hold governments accountable and protect clean water for all.
From oil trains to fracked gas pipelines, fossil fuels threaten the Columbia and our climate. We organize, advocate, and win against dangerous energy and false climate solutions, while advancing clean, just transitions.
The Columbia once produced more salmon than any river on Earth. Today, populations are a fraction of their historic size. We advocate for salmon and the cultures that rely on them. Together, we can and must restore abundant and harvestable salmon.
The Hanford Nuclear Site is the most toxic place in America. We work in solidarity with Yakama Nation and other Tribes to demand a just cleanup, stop new nuclear threats, and ensure community voices shape Hanford’s future.
We inspire people to love, use, and learn about the Columbia River. From water quality testing to environmental education, we emphasize education that not only teaches about problems on the Columbia, but also illuminates solutions to empower people to take action and make change.
Columbia Riverkeeper is committed to keeping up with the latest threats and opportunities on the Columbia and its tributaries.
