Campaigns

River Corridor & Groundwater Cleanup

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

Harmful Algal Blooms

Sick dogs, scummy water, and distressing media stories. Algal blooms are becoming more common in the Columbia River. This FAQ explains harmful algae blooms, how they impact the Columbia and … Read more

Austin Point Industrial Development

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 … Read more

Transmission Cable Under the Columbia

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 … Read more

High-Level Waste Reclassification

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

Tank Leaks

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

Free Youth Education Programs

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

Columbia Gorge Youth Education

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Columbia Riverkeeper works to engage, educate, and inspire the diverse communities of the Columbia River Gorge. Through our education program we engage students and families in restoring a former industrial … Read more

Pollution Prevention Curriculum

Welcome to Columbia Riverkeeper’s Hub for Teaching Pollution Prevention to Middle School Students. We offer four free, easy-to-implement science units that tackle important environmental issues and inspire action by empowering … Read more

Water Quality Monitoring

Columbia Riverkeeper monitors water quality at popular Columbia River recreation sites. Check current conditions on the Swim Guide app. Clean water is a right, and all people deserve the opportunity … Read more

River Restoration & Cleanups

Want to get dirty for a good cause? Join a Riverkeeper-hosted cleanup in your community. Sign up for Riverkeeper’s monthly e-news for updates on river cleanups near you.

Bradford Island Cleanup

People rely on clean water and toxic-free fish. That’s why Columbia Riverkeeper uses the law and grassroots organizing to advocate for cleanup at polluted sites like Bradford Island and surrounding … Read more