In Southwest Washington, Columbia Riverkeeper and our allies are working hard to protect families and the Columbia River from the growing risks of fossil fuel expansion. One major fight is happening in Vancouver, where Tristar Transload PNW, a petroleum-handling facility on the Columbia, has eyed expansion.
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El río Columbia lleva carga pesada. La contaminación proveniente de la industria, la agricultura, las ciudades y cientos de vertederos contaminados amenaza la salud del río y de las comunidades que dependen de él. Read more
The Columbia River carries a heavy burden. Pollution from industry, agriculture, cities, and hundreds of contaminated waste sites threaten the health of the river and the communities that depend on it. Read more
by Policy Director Kelly Campbell and Staff Attorney Teryn Yazdani This year, Columbia Riverkeeper dove deeper into state legislative engagement than ever before. As an organization working in both Oregon … Read more
Photo credit: Evan Benally Atwood Hanford Journey Field Trip Builds Cross-Generational Connection By: Simone Anter, senior attorney & Hanford program director There’s a power in bringing together generations to connect … Read more
By: Miles Johnson On June 12, 2025, Trump unilaterally withdrew the federal government from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, an historic agreement among federal agencies, States, Tribes, and conservation, fishing, … Read more
Why Columbia Riverkeeper Is Fighting Back Against Drax By Juan Monje, Community Organizer and Resident of Southwest Washington I live in Southwest Washington, where the Columbia River is more than … Read more
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
Since time immemorial: Tribal people live, fish, and sustainably manage the fisheries resources in what is now named the Columbia River Basin. Read more
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 Council is stepping up. Read more
