What’s the Latest on the Columbia River?
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Currents Newsletter
Enjoy beautifully crafted storytelling and photos that connect our work on the Columbia and highlight the diversity of Columbia Basin communities.
In the Media
Columbia Riverkeeper is regularly featured in regional and national news thanks to our work on important climate and clean water issues.
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Neighbors call on state commission to intervene in Zenith Energy plans
Portland Tribune, April 8, 2024
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Zenith likely to expand, continue to store volatile fuels in Portland even as it cuts crude oil
The Oregonian, April 8, 2024
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Editorial: Small nuclear plants may be key to state’s energy mix
The Everett Herald, April 2, 2024
News
Columbia Riverkeeper press releases, white papers, photography, and video.
- “Fueling Controversy:” Port Project Seeks Public FundsFuel corporations at the Port of Columbia County should foot the bill for infrastructure upgrades. By Audrey Leonard, Staff Attorney … Read more
- What’s NEXT?Local Farmer, Columbia Riverkeeper, and 1000 Friends of Oregon Challenge Rail Yard for Proposed Diesel Refinery Port Westward, OR (July … Read more
- Cool It!Dept. of Ecology tells Army Corps: make a better plan to cool the Lower Snake River By Miles Johnson, Legal … Read more
Webinars
Watch and learn from virtual events featuring our incredible environmental lawyers, community organizers, scientists, and partners who work every day to protect the Columbia.
- Methane Webinar: Thanks for Joining Us!“The Science of Methane Gas from Reservoirs: Rethinking Hydropower’s Carbon-free Image.” The science behind methane emissions from hydropower reservoirs By … Read more
- Crayfish Webinar: Thanks for Joining Us!“Charismatic Crustaceans:What Columbia River Crayfish Can Teach Us“ April 15, 2024 Monitoring toxic pollution with the Crayfish Mercury Project By … Read more
- Thank You for Joining Hanford Spooky SeriesThank You For Joining! by Simone Anter, Staff Attorney Thank you for joining Columbia Riverkeeper and Hanford Challenge for ‘Spooky … Read more
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