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Have you been successful in the stock market? If so, consider protecting clean water in a unique way. If you own appreciated stock, consider donating the stock instead of cash. Read more to learn about tax benefits of donating appreciated stock.

“Because of today’s victory, EPA will finally write a comprehensive plan to deal with dams’ impacts on water temperature and salmon survival,” -Brett VandenHeuvel, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper. 

Invite: Hanford Meetings: 10/16 in Portland; 11/1 in Hood River

By Dan Serres, Conservation Director

“The Kalama Lateral Pipeline would create a three-mile-long scar across Cowlitz County. It’s wrong to place the interests of fossil fuel corporations above those of private landowners”  -Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky, Senior Organizer with Columbia Riverkeeper.

“Oil pollution from dams must stop. People rely on clean water and healthy salmon runs. It’s past time for the public utility districts to protect clean water in the Columbia Basin” -Brett VandenHeuvel, Executive Director for Columbia Riverkeeper.

We are excited to announce our newest team member Sandy Wright, Development Director. Shortly before joining Riverkeeper, Sandy visited the headwaters of the Columbia and beyond.

We share our deepest condolences on the passing of Jake Jacob—a good friend, visionary, and fierce advocate for the Columbia.

Portland Clean Energy Initiative ensures that large retail corporations making over $1 billion a year pay their fair share on the revenues they make here in Portland.

Fact: 42% of Longview’s youth live within 1.5 miles of the proposed anhydrous ammonia facility.

Read a snapshot of how Columbia Riverkeeper is defending your victory over coal export.