Connect people to the river and celebrate the diverse, vibrant cultures within river communities
What gets your heart pounding? The thrill of catching a salmon, whacking an invasive plant to smithereens, or diving into the river on a summer afternoon?
Our work to empower communities taps into your values—your drive to make a difference, gain knowledge, and connect.
Current Projects
Columbia Gorge Youth Education
Columbia Riverkeeper works to engage, educate, and inspire the diverse communities of the Columbia River Gorge. Through our education program we engage students and families in restoring a former industrial site to promote environmental education among diverse communities. As a place-based organization, the Nichols Natural Area, serves as our field-based…
Pollution Prevention Curriculum
Welcome to Columbia Riverkeeper’s Hub for Teaching Pollution Prevention to Middle School Students. We offer four free, easy-to-implement science units that tackle important environmental issues and inspire action by empowering students with the tools to make a difference. Students will learn to define problems, evaluate evidence, and develop their own…
Water Quality Monitoring
Columbia Riverkeeper monitors water quality at popular Columbia River recreation sites. Check current conditions on the Swim Guide app. Download the Swim Guide app! Clean water is a right, and all people deserve the opportunity to swim and fish without fear of getting sick. Our water quality monitoring data doesn’t…
River Restoration & Cleanups
Want to get dirty for a good cause? Join a Riverkeeper-hosted cleanup in your community. Sign up for Riverkeeper’s monthly e-news for updates on river cleanups near you.