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Columbia Riverkeeper Benefit Concert

Congregation Beth Israel 1972 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

Album Release Party & Benefit Concert! Thrice Burned Forest - album release party, benefit concert and livestream A live performance of works from the much-anticipated new portrait album by Columbia Riverkeeper composer-in-residence Deena T. Grossman. This concert & live stream event includes the World Premiere of Davening, featuring members of the Oregon Symphony, alongside the ... Read more

Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair

Esther Short Park 605 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Join Columbia Riverkeeper at the Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair on September 14, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This fair builds community among grassroots peace and justice groups in Southwest Washington and explores the social justice issues facing our community. Be sure to stop by the Columbia Riverkeeper table to learn more about ... Read more

Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project

Riverplace Marina Public Dock 1500 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR, United States

Join us in welcoming the Golden Rule! See the Golden Rule as it sails into Portland accompanied by "Mosquito Fleet" and more! This is a great chance to see the Golden Rule and greet the crew as they arrive. After, at 2 p.m. there will be a Peace Party and picnic in Tom McCall Park ... Read more

El Grito

Rhinegarden Park White Salmon, WA, United States

Celebrate El Grito in White Salmon (Mexican Independence and Hispanic Heritage Month) on September 15 from 3pm to 6pm at Rhinegarden Park in White Salmon, Washington. El Grito represents one of the most emblematic Mexican civic celebrations. It remembers the moment Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, priest of the town of Dolores, rang the parish ... Read more

Cleanup at Nichols Natural Area

Nichols Natural Area

After a busy summer by the water, now is the perfect time to join together and take action towards creating a cleaner and healthier river. This is a family friendly event but children should be accompanied by an adult. We hope you can join us!

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Nichols Natural Area, in front of the Hampton Inn, near the Hood River pedestrian bridge.  

Toppling Fossil Fuel Giants

Stories of Community Triumph, A night with Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson Join PNW activists and organizations as we host Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson to learn about his community’s triumph against the Byhalia Connection Pipeline project in Southwest Memphis. Hear from local environmental justice advocates about past victories in our region and the ... Read more

Tell DEQ to Reject Refinery in Estuary

Oregon just opened a public comment period on NEXT Renewable Fuels’ proposal to build a massive diesel refinery in the Columbia River Estuary. The refinery would be among the largest of its kind in America and one of the top greenhouse gas polluters in Oregon.  Many local residents and farmers who rely on clean water ... Read more

Rumble on the River

There is a Rumble on the River, and it’s coming from the Columbia River Estuary. Join us on October 16 at 7 p.m. for a virtual webinar to learn more about a major, generational error in the works that could impact the Columbia River that sustains all of us. Join Columbia Riverkeeper’s Dan Serres and ... Read more

What’s the Deal with New Nuclear?

Save the date: Webinar on Tuesday, October 22, 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific Time Columbia Riverkeeper invites you to explore 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.  ... Read more

overhead view of Zenith energy site

Zenith Public Info Session with DEQ

Online

Public information meeting with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality This is an opportunity for folks to ask DEQ questions about the Zenith proposal.  Please read the Question and Answer document ahead of time.

overhead view of Zenith energy site

Come Celebrate! DEQ Cancels Zenith Hearings!

350PDX Workspace, 3639 N Mississippi Avenue 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR

Big news: you spoke up and it worked! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) just paused the air permitting process for Zenith Energy and canceled two public hearings scheduled for Nov. 19 and Dec. 4.   The change in plans is due to findings from DEQ’s unannounced inspection of Zenith’s facility on Nov. 13. ... Read more

Big River Gathering

Join Columbia Riverkeeper for a fun, inspiring community event. The Big River Gathering will elevate your spirits and ground you in the enormous beauty, longevity, and power that is the Columbia River as we navigate trying times, together!  What:  Big River Gathering When: Thursday, November 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Where: The Ruins, 13 Railroad ... Read more

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