Columbia Riverkeeper works to create public spaces to raise awareness about pertinent issues at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The U.S. Department of Energy (Energy) must address pollution near the Columbia … Read more
Sick dogs, scummy water, and distressing media stories. Algal blooms are becoming more common in the Columbia River. Read more
The Port of Woodland intends to develop farmlands and riparian habitat at the confluence of the Lewis and Columbia rivers, near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, into a deep-water industrial port and rail loop. Read more
Cascade Renewable wants to bury and operate a transmission cable under the Columbia River from the Dalles to Portland. Our goal: ensure federal and state decisionmakers protect the salmon and river health. Read more
Columbia Riverkeeper works to create public spaces to raise awareness about pertinent issues at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The contamination in Hanford’s Central Plateau, where the tanks are located, will … Read more
Columbia Riverkeeper works to create public spaces to raise awareness about pertinent issues at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The U.S. Department of Energy (Energy) and the U.S. Department of Ecology … Read more
We work with Yakama Nation to offer free educational programming at schools on and near the Yakama Reservation. Contact simone@columbiariverkeeper.org to learn more, plus us our story map in the … Read more
Through our education program we engage students and families in restoring a former industrial site to promote environmental education among diverse communities. As a place-based organization, the Nichols Natural Area, serves as our field-based classroom for students. Read more
Preventing pollution at the source offers critical opportunities to keep toxics out of the Columbia River. Do your part to advocate for pollution prevention and learn about personal choices to support clean water. Read more
We offer four free, easy-to-implement science units that tackle important environmental issues and inspire action by empowering students with the tools to make a difference. Students will learn to define problems, evaluate evidence, and develop their own solutions. Read more
State and federal agencies collect very little site-specific data to help you decide how safe a particular part of the Columbia is for swimming. Read more
Want to get dirty for a good cause? Join a Riverkeeper-hosted cleanup in your community. Read more
