Snake River Dams in Context: Past, Present, and Future
Since time immemorial: Tribal people live, fish, and sustainably manage the fisheries resources in what is now named the Columbia River Basin. Read more
Portland City Council Votes to Investigate Zenith Energy
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
2025 Legislative Session Update
It’s that time of year in Oregon and Washington’s capital cities when the cherry blossoms arrive and legislative bills must pass key milestones or miss their chance to advance this session. Read more
Lewis River Progress, and Concern
FERC order provides new deadlines for overdue fish passage By Miles Johnson, Legal Director Fish recovery efforts in the Lewis River took an important step forward recently, when the Federal … Read more
Keep Oregon Nuclear-Free
The nuclear industry is teaming up with big tech to overturn Oregon’s moratorium on nuclear power. Taking a “flood the zone” approach, nuclear proponents have now introduced thirteen bills in the 2025 Oregon legislative session, many of them nearly identical. We need your help to stop these dangerous bills and keep Oregon nuclear-free. Read more
Don’t Fall for Greenwashing
In January, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will make a decision on a key permit for the NEXT proposal. Oregon Governor Kotek needs to hear from her constituents on why this issue is a step back for the region’s climate goals. Read more
Investing in our Future
The Hanford Nuclear Site poses one of the longest lived threats to the Columbia River and all of the people, plants, and animals who depend on it. Within Columbia Riverkeeper’s Hanford work, we often talk about preparing the next generation for the nuclear legacy they are inheriting. Read more
Salmon Reintroduction
The Columbia River and its people upstream of Chief Joseph Dam in north-central Washington have been without salmon for nearly 100 years. But that’s slowly beginning to change, thanks to tireless work by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Read more
2024 Clean Water Act Roundup
The end of the year is often a time of reflection—looking back at the months behind us while anticipating the possibilities a new year holds. In the eight months since joining Columbia Riverkeeper’s staff, I’ve seen firsthand how Columbia Riverkeeper fights tirelessly to protect this beautiful corner of the world. Joining a staff that is passionate and skilled at protecting clean water, community health, and vulnerable species has helped make me a better advocate and excites me for the work ahead. Read more
Impact Report
Columbia Riverkeeper teams with river communities and works in solidarity with Tribal Nations to fight for environmental and climate justice. Read more
Director’s Message: For the River
As a local nonprofit with a strong track record of making a difference no matter what political party is in power, our team will continue to fight the good fight. Read more