Protect the Estuary, Stop NEXT Refinery
Farms and Fish at Stake in Port Westward Fuel Refinery Proposal: Tell DEQ to Reject NEXT by Dan Serres, Advocacy Director Did you see the High Country News article about … Read more
Progress for Cold Water
How the Clean Water Act is forcing the Army Corps to get serious about reducing heat pollution from the Lower Snake River reservoirs Updated Sept. 5, 2024 Miles Johnson, Legal … Read more
Hanford, Hanford, Listen and Read All About It!
Hanford team has been up to!
This June, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation’s (Yakama Nation) Environmental Restoration/Waste Management (ERWM) program and Columbia Riverkeeper hosted the fourth annual Hanford Journey. Near the banks and on the water of the Hanford Reach, the event brought together scientists, activists, artists, Tribal elected officials, elders, young people, birds, elk, and Spiel Yi (coyote in Sahaptin), to share stories and learn about the Hanford Nuclear Site. Read more
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Get your “Free the Snake” Tee At Columbia Riverkeeper, the partnerships we build are the pillars of our work to protect the Columbia River Basin. Today, we’re excited to announce … Read more
Opposition to the Goldendale Pumped Storage Development Continues to Grow
As the Goldendale Pumped Storage Development (development) proceeds full steam ahead through the federal licensing process, the opposition mounts. In fact, it’s getting very loud. Read more
Climate and Justice Groups Reach a Partial Settlement with NW Natural to Keep Oregonian’s Energy Costs Low
Columbia Riverkeeper teams with Tribes, nonprofits, and people across the State of Oregon to advocate for a just transition from fossil fuels. In a recent win, Columbia Riverkeeper joined a … Read more
Uniting Communities for Climate Action
Fed up with the climate crisis? Dream of challenging one of the biggest fuel-fuel corporations in North America to make a difference for our climate?
Let’s turn your dream into action–and results. Read more
New Agreement Reached on Superfund Site Cleanup at Bonneville Dam
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers dumped industrial waste on Bradford Island and in the Columbia River at Bonneville Dam, causing resident fish to have the highest levels of cancer-causing PCB contamination of any fish in the United States, making them unsafe to eat. Now it’s Time for Action. Read more
Nichols Natural Area
Our vision for the Nichols Natural Area: engage, educate, and inspire the diverse communities of the Columbia River Gorge to turn a former industrial site into vibrant riverfront habitat. Read more
Tire Chemicals and Salmon
For decades, researchers have puzzled over an alarming phenomenon in Seattle-area streams in the Puget Sound: a large proportion of adult coho salmon die before they get the chance to spawn. Then, in 2020, scientists pinpointed the pollutant responsible for the coho deaths: 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q). Read more
“Fueling Controversy:” Port Project Seeks Public Funds
Fuel corporations at the Port of Columbia County should foot the bill for infrastructure upgrades. Read more
Seeking New Board Members
Columbia Riverkeeper’s board of directors oversees the organization’s goals and policies, finances, and public relations. This is a voluntary board where each member brings unique talents and interests. If you have a passion for clean water, climate action, and environmental justice—and time to devote to a nonprofit board—consider applying to join our talented board of directors. Read more