Clean Water
We work in solidarity with Tribes to restore clean water and healthy fish by reducing toxic pollution.
Climate Action
We use the law, community organizing, and creative communications to stop fossil fuel infrastructure and advocate for a just transition.
Healthy Communities
We engage people who live in river communities to advocate for environmental justice, including strong salmon runs.

Why the Columbia?
The Columbia River is the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest. People depend on the Columbia for clean water, salmon, and much more.
How We Work
We partner with Tribes and unite people to advocate for environmental and climate justice. We use legal advocacy, community organizing, and education to:

Clean Water

Clean Up Hanford

Climate & Energy

Salmon Recovery

Science & Education

Looking ahead: our 2025 Strategic Plan
What’s New
- NEW LAWSUIT AT HANFORDFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Simone Anter, Senior Attorney & Hanford Program Director, Columbia Riverkeeper simone@columbiariverkeeper.org, 541-399-5312 NEW LAWSUIT SEEKS PUBLIC … Read more
- Trump Cancels Salmon AgreementBy: Miles Johnson On June 12, 2025, Trump unilaterally withdrew the federal government from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, an … Read more
- Drax’s Dirty Footprint: Biomass Greenwashing in the Pacific NorthwestWhy Columbia Riverkeeper Is Fighting Back Against Drax By Juan Monje, Community Organizer and Resident of Southwest Washington I live … Read more
- Celebrating 25 Years of VictoriesBy: Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director We are in the throes of fighting the good fight, arm and arm with people … Read more
