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
No Nuclear “Study”
Photo Credit: Alex Milan Tracy Nuclear “study” bill? No thanks! By Kelly Campbell, Policy Director In 2025, nuclear-boosters unleashed an unexpected onslaught of 13 pro-nuclear bills in the Oregon Legislature. … Read more
Surviving 2025
How Columbia Riverkeeper brought change to the hydrosystem, and what it meant to salmon. Read more
Hanford 2025 Recap
Columbia Riverkeeper’s very condensed timeline of the Hanford Nuclear Site in 2025 Read more
Seeking New Board Members
Looking for a way to give back? Consider applying to join Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors. Read more
Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Public Hearing
This is our chance to reduce toxic fuels in Portland!
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This Land Is Native Land
Yakama Nation & Archaeology Southwest Honoring and Protecting Tribal Cultural Heritage In November 2025, Columbia Riverkeeper facilitated This Land Is Native Land, a powerful conversation about protecting and honoring Tribal … Read more