High Voltage, High Risk
Developers want to bury and operate a transmission cable under the Columbia River from The Dalles to Portland.
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Willliams’ Pipe Dreams
The owner of the largest gas pipeline system in Washington, has its eye on power-hungry data centers and is eagerly exploring options to build new gas pipelines that would increase Washington’s annual emissions by about 14 percent. Read more
For the River
Executive Director Lauren Goldberg shares the organization’s vision of a river that unites people for clean water, abundant fish and wildlife, and our climate. Read more
Bonneville Dam Superfund Acronym Guide
What is up with all that jargon around the Superfund site at Bonneville Dam? Read more
Bonneville Fish Game Launch
The “Bonneville Fish Game” helps to understand the toxic pollution at Bonneville Dam, how it affects fish and communities, and why cleanup matters. Read more
Columbia Riverkeeper Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Columbia Riverkeeper welcomes new members to Board of Directors, Jodie Gates and Judge Anita Jackson.
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Dirty Secrets: Data Centers Drive Demand for Gas in Oregon, Washington
New report links data centers with push for new gas. Read more
Accountability for Big Tech
It’s time to take action protect our climate, water, and communities from data centers in Washington. Read more
Hanford Summer Update: A Summer of Remembrance, Research and Bold Action
Photo Credit: Dan Serres August 2025 By: Dan Serres, Advocacy Director Hanford Journey: Remembrance and Carrying Peace Forward This summer, hundreds of people connected in a time of deep reflection, … Read more
Port Westward Lawsuit Update
We are thrilled that our lawsuit to protect the levee is gaining traction. Now that we’ve cleared this procedural hurdle, this is a very straightforward case. We’re asking the Army Corps to follow its own rules and keep local farmland above water. Read more
Zenith Technical Comments
Expert Comments on Zenith Energy’s Air Permit Show Major Undercounting of Emissions By: Audrey Leonard, Staff Attorney In June, Columbia Riverkeeper submitted technical comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental … Read more
Hanford Worker & Community Safety Questioned at Public Meeting
On June 30, 2025, U.S. Dept of Energy (Energy) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on two proposals for how to proceed with safely removing and … Read more