Uniting people for clean water, climate action, and healthy communities

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.

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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:

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Clean Water

We take polluters to court when the government turns its back on illegal pollution. We advocate for stronger laws to reduce toxic pollution in fish and drinking water. And we push government agencies to take action for clean water.

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Clean Up Hanford

The Hanford Nuclear Site is the most toxic place in America. We partner with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and engage people in one of the most importantㅡand complicatedㅡcleanups in the world.

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Climate & Energy

The Columbia River is threatened by stunning new fossil fuel infrastructure projects—terminals, pipelines, and refineries. The good news? We are fighting back and winning!

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Salmon Recovery

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.

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Science & Education

Through free events, educational programming, and trainings, we inspire people to use and advocate for environmental justice on the Columbia. We also monitor water quality and share real-time data on the Swim Guide app.

What’s New

  • No Nuclear Day of Action
    Mark your calendar for the Keep Oregon Nuclear-Free Day of Action on May 19. Whether you can make it to Salem to meet with your legislators in person, or join a virtual meeting, we need your help to ensure that the Oregon legislature hears loud and clear that Oregonians do not want costly and dirty nuclear reactors in our state. Read more
  • Snake River Dams in Context: Past, Present, and Future
  • The End of Zenith
    This is our chance to stop Zenith’s dangerous expansion in Portland! Read more
  • Portland City Council Votes to Investigate Zenith Energy
    Are you ready for some good news? On March 19, in an overwhelming 11–1 vote, the Portland City Council passed a resolution to investigate Zenith Energy! After years of community members asking elected officials to hold Zenith accountable, Portland City Councilmembers are stepping up. This is what community engagement looks like—and it works! Read more
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