Dirty Secrets: Data Centers Drive Demand for Gas in Oregon, Washington
New report links data centers with push for new gas. Read more
Data Center Victory: Implementing Oregon’s POWER Act
States, organizations push back against Trump’s weakening of nuclear regulations. Read more
Data Centers in Oregon: Opportunities for Public Engagement
Now is your chance to speak up about the massive increase in data centers in Oregon. Read more
No Nuclear Exemptions
States, organizations push back against Trump’s weakening of nuclear regulations. Read more
NEXT is a no.
The Army Corps has just released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review and comment. Now is a critical time. Read more
Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Oregon and Washington’s 2026 short but busy legislative sessions are over with some successes, defeats, and some surprises. Read more
Fish Advisory at Bonneville Dam
We want to share important reminders about the fish consumption advisory near Bonneville Dam and why cleaning up toxic pollution in this area remains so important. Read more
A Win for Salmon
Check out two updates on our work to protect and restore the Columbia River’s iconic salmon runs. Read more
Utah’s Dreams of Coal Exports In Longview (Again)
Rumors have been swirling about coal exports in Longview.
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Data Centers on the River
Data center expansion is rapidly transforming the Columbia River Basin. Columbia Riverkeeper set out to learn disclose Big Tech’s growing impact—and recommend common-sense policy solutions to address data center proliferation
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Coalition Urges Senators Wyden and Merkley to Oppose Public Land Giveaway for Data Center Water Use
The proposed giveaway of 150 acres of public land from the Mt. Hood National Forest to The Dalles in HR 655 would set a dangerous precedent that could be replicated across the west. Read more