Media Hub

In the Media

Columbia Riverkeeper is regularly featured in regional and national news thanks to our work on important climate and clean water issues.

News

Columbia Riverkeeper white papers, photography, and video.

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  Accountability for Big Tech
  It’s time to take action protect our climate, water, and communities from data centers in Washington. Read more
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  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, … Read more
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  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

Webinars

Watch and learn from virtual events featuring our incredible environmental lawyers, community organizers, scientists, and partners who work every day to protect the Columbia.

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  “High Voltage, High Risk” Webinar Recording, Resources
  Learn about the potential impacts and unanswered questions surrounding the proposed Underwater Power Line in the Columbia River (aka Cascade Renewable Transmission) Read more
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  Data Centers 101
  Webinar: Unpacking the Impacts of Data Center By Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director Data center expansion presents a serious threat to … Read more
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  What’s the Deal with New Nuclear Power?
  Webinar on the problems with Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs)By Kelly Campbell, Policy DirectorColumbia Riverkeeper explores the problems with “new” nuclear power, why it is not part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and why siting more nuclear power plants on the Columbia River should be a non-starter in the Read more

Press Releases

Columbia Riverkeeper press releases and announcements.

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  New Report Highlights Data Center Impacts Along the Columbia
  Photo credit: Paloma Ayala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Campbell, Policy Director, 541-953-5475 New Report Highlights Data Center Impacts Along … Read more
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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
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  Breaking News
  FERC Issues Decision to Permanently Destroy Sacred Tribal Cultural Properties Read more