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SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Hanford Cleanup Priorities
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWhy: This hybrid meeting is an illuminating opportunity to hear from DOE\, Washington Department of Ecology\, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on what they are prioritizing onsite. The meeting includes a Q&A opportunity to directly ask the agencies about their priorities for the Hanford cleanup. (Check out our Fact Sheet for what to expect and some sample questions and topics.) \nWhen: Monday May 4\, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.  \nWhere: Join in-person or online \nIn-person: at the Gallery Room of the Richland Public Library\, 955 Northgate Drive\, Richland\, WA 99352 \nOnline: Join on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nRSVP: Not required to attend DOE’s meeting but let Columbia Riverkeeper know you are planning to attend below! \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only)\n509-931-1284 United States\n833-633-0875 United States (Toll-free)\nPhone Conference ID: 773 869 535#  \nFunded in part by a public participation grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. \n 
URL:https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/event/public-meeting-hanford-cleanup-priorities/
LOCATION:Gallery Room of the Richland Public Library\, 955 Northgate Drive\, Richland\, Washington\, 99352
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Visit Pushpum
DESCRIPTION: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 \nKnown 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 proposes to permanently destroy Pushpum by building the Goldendale Pumped Storage development\, the largest such development proposal in the Pacific Northwest. \nThe Washington Department of Ecology and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) both concluded that the development of Goldendale Pumped Storage would have “unique significant and unavoidable adverse impacts on Tribal communities and members.” Yet they still recommended that the development move forward. FERC Commissioners approved the final license for the development in January 2026\, though opposition continues. \nNow\, for the first time\, Yakama Nation has secured landowner approval to hold an event near the proposed pumped-storage site. Yakama Nation\, led by members of the Rock Creek Band\, is leading a public event on Friday\, May 8 that will include speakers and ceremonies.  \nWHERE: 1140 Goldendale Goodnoe Hills Road #1032\, Goldendale\, WA 98620 \nWHEN: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.  \nAGENDA:  \n\n10:30 a.m. Invocation and welcome\n11:00 a.m. Elected officials and cultural leader speakers\n12:00 p.m. Complimentary salmon lunch with pre-registration via Eventbrite\n1:00 p.m. Cultural and traditional tribal social dances\n2:30 p.m. Event concludes\n\nREGISTRATION:  \n\nPlease register using this Eventbrite link.
URL:https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/event/invitation-to-visit-pushpum/
LOCATION:1140 Goldendale Goodnoe Hills Road #1032\, Goldendale\, 98620
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Meeting: Support New Oregon Dept. of Energy Rule
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhy: Columbia Riverkeeper actively participated in the Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC)\, one of the only representatives not associated with the trucking or rail industry\, where we advocated for increased reporting\, fees on rail carriers\, and increased Tribal notification. Read our comments here. \nOverall\, we are very supportive of ODOE’s fee increase and of the inclusion of rail carriers\, despite industry pushback. Shipments of nuclear waste from the Hanford Nuclear Site are expected to increase exponentially as tank operations advance. Somewhere between 60 to 110 shipments per year are expected to originate just from the 200 West project alone. In comparison\, from 2023 to 2024\, the Oregon Dept. of Transportation reported a total of 349 radioactive shipments through the state. Read the draft rule\, RAC comments\, and ODOE responses here. \nThere will be an opportunity for public comment at the May 15 virtual meeting. Join us in supporting ODOE’s proposed rule. If EFSC moves the rule forward\, there will be a 49-day public comment period and public hearing. \nWhen: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT \nOnline: Join on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nRSVP: Not required  \nClick here to join the meeting via Webex
URL:https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/event/virtual-public-meeting-5-15-2026/
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SUMMARY:Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee Meeting 4: Data Centers and Energy
DESCRIPTION:Now is your chance to speak up about the massive increase in data centers in Oregon.\nBy: Kate Murphy\, Senior Community Organizer \nOregon 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. \n​Governor Kotek convened the Data Center Advisory Committee with the purpose of developing recommendations for a comprehensive regulatory framework to strategically pursue economic development opportunities\, while ensuring utility costs\, infrastructure investments\, and environmental impacts remain sustainable and equitable for all residents\, especially low-income and working families. \nThe Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee is holding monthly meetings as well as two public listening sessions\, and they need to hear from you! This is an opportunity for members of the public to express their concerns and questions directly to the Committee during the public comment period. \n  \nMeeting 4: Data Centers and Energy\nMay 29\, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nJoin online via Zoom. \n  \nPublic Comments During Monthly Meetings\nThe Committee will dedicate 30 minutes at the end of each meeting for public comment. The Committee co-chairs also plan to hold another listening session dedicated entirely to public comments (date TBD). \nComments during meetings should be specific to the topic area and on the State’s interests relative to that topic for each meeting. Non- or multi-topical comments will be welcomed at the general listening sessions. \nIndividuals wishing to participate in topical public comments must request a 2-minute time slot via email to datacenter.ac@oregon.gov. \nPlease include: \n\nName\nMeeting Date and Topic\nA Brief Summary of Comments (that focus on the State interests in the topic).\n\nFifteen slots will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis and a balancing of comments received that the facilitator will announce. Priority may be given to those who have not spoken at prior meetings to assure the Committee hears many voices.​​ \nLearn about more opportunities to get involved with public engagement on data centers in Oregon.
URL:https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/event/meeting-4-data-centers-and-energy/
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