RIGGED FOR RUIN: Methane, An Accelerating Threat To Health & Climate. For the past two decades communities in the Northwest have defeated methane gas export terminals. Despite these successes, the “natural” gas industry continues to push their product. Come learn about methane's many harms and alternatives to its use—such as thermal heat networks. Discussion will ... Read more
Neighborhood Associations and Organizations Say: “Protect Our City from CEI Hub Risks” Join us for a public press conference at 11 a.m. on March 31 to stand with neighborhood associations and organizations to say: “Protect Our City from CEI Hub Risks.” Portland’s Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub is a serious threat to the health and ... Read more
Senator Ron Wyden is hosting a town hall in Wasco County on March 31 Have you heard about the proposed public-land giveaway of 150-acres in the Mount Hood National Forest? Now is your chance to urge Senator Wyden to oppose this public land giveaway. What: Wyden Town Hall - Wasco County When: March 31, 2026 ... Read more
Senator Ron Wyden is hosting a town hall in Hood River County on March 31 Have you heard about the proposed public-land giveaway of 150 acres in the Mount Hood National Forest? Now is your chance to urge Senator Wyden to oppose this public land giveaway. What: Wyden Town Hall - Hood River County When: ... Read more
Gather your friends and family and join us to celebrate Earth Day and give back to the Columbia River! Please join Columbia Riverkeeper for a river cleanup and invasive weed pull at the Nichols Natural Area near the Hood River Waterfront. This annual volunteer event supports clean water, vibrant communities, and healthy habitats. All ages ... Read more
This screening is sold out! Join the waitlist in case tickets become available. You are invited to a showing of the award winning documentary, These Sacred Hills, a powerful three-year collaboration between filmmakers Jacob Bailey, Christopher Ward, and members of the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation in Klickitat County. The film follows members ... Read more
Rumble #30: What is the Deal with Data Centers - Episode 2 Like the springtime emergence of invasive plants, data centers appear to be cropping up everywhere. Aside from providing limited long-term employment opportunities and receiving tax breaks, data centers demand extreme amounts of water, energy and land. Rumble 30 is the second and all-new ... Read more
Join Columbia Riverkeeper on May 4 for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) annual public meeting on the Hanford Nuclear Site’s cleanup priorities. After the meeting, a 30-day public comment opportunity opens until June 5. Why: This hybrid meeting is an illuminating opportunity to hear from DOE, Washington Department of Ecology, and the U.S. Environmental ... Read more
Join us May 8 for a rare opportunity to see the site of the proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage development that threatens to destroy sacred Tribal lands Known to the Yakama Nation as “mother of all roots,” Pushpum is a sacred site for Yakama Nation ceremonies, legends, and gathering of traditional roots and medicines. Rye Development ... Read more
On May 15, 2026, the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) will consider whether to move a new rule update forward proposed by the Oregon Dept. of Energy (ODOE). The new rule proposes changes and fee increases for truck and rail carriers of radioactive material through the state. Fee increases would support emergency preparedness response. Why: ... Read more
Now is your chance to speak up about the massive increase in data centers in Oregon. The Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee is holding monthly meetings with opportunity for public comment to express concerns and ask questions - they need to hear from you!
The Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee is holding public listening sessions and they need to hear from you! Oregon is seeing an unprecedented rise in data centers, resulting in a massive increase in demand for energy, water, and land. This is a critical moment to stand up to protect Oregon’s precious natural resources. Members of the Committee will be online to hear public comments regarding data centers in Oregon.
