Columbia Riverkeeper unites communities to protect the Columbia, and the climate, from harmful energy projects
We have an ambitious goal: defeat every new and expanded fossil fuel infrastructure project and defend against false solutions to the climate crisis—and leverage victories to advocate for equitable, sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
Working with frontline communities, Tribal Nations, and coalitions, Columbia Riverkeeper has defeated over a dozen coal export, oil-by-rail, and fracked-gas terminals, and pipelines. Our momentum is strong, but big threats remain.
Current Campaigns
NXT Energy Refinery
GTN Xpress Fracked Gas Pipeline
Zenith Oil-by-Rail
Protect Pushpum
The Problem
For nearly two decades, the Columbia has faced an unprecedented number of coal, oil, and gas-shipping terminals.
Pollution from fossil fuel facilities disproportionately impacts Tribal Nations and BIPOC, low-income, and rural communities. Investing in long-term fossil fuel infrastructure impedes our progress toward renewable energy and clean fuels.
Why It Matters
Columbia River Tribes and communities along the Columbia are experiencing the climate crisis’ impacts: Wildfires. Rising river temperatures. Reduced river flows. The list goes on.
Fossil-fuel infrastructure like refineries, fracked gas pipelines, and oil-by-rail also poses serious risks to clean water and people who live near facilities or rail lines. Together, we can make a difference for our climate and the Columbia.
