Data Centers in Oregon: Opportunities for Public Engagement
Now is your chance to speak up about the massive increase in data centers in Oregon. Read more
Darigold to Pay $2 Million Penalty
Darigold agrees to remediate water pollution to the Lower Yakima Valley and pay $2,000,000 to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation for projects benefiting water quality. Read more
No Nuclear Exemptions
States, organizations push back against Trump’s weakening of nuclear regulations. Read more
NEXT is a no.
The Army Corps has just released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review and comment. Now is a critical time. Read more
Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Oregon and Washington’s 2026 short but busy legislative sessions are over with some successes, defeats, and some surprises. Read more
Fish Advisory at Bonneville Dam
We want to share important reminders about the fish consumption advisory near Bonneville Dam and why cleaning up toxic pollution in this area remains so important. Read more
Hundreds of Miles of New Gas Pipelines Proposed in Washington
Breaking news: one of the largest gas pipeline systems in Washington is actively exploring options to build new gas pipelines in the Northwest. Read more
A Win for Salmon
Check out two updates on our work to protect and restore the Columbia River’s iconic salmon runs. Read more
Utah’s Dreams of Coal Exports In Longview (Again)
Rumors have been swirling about coal exports in Longview.
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Data Centers on the River
Data center expansion is rapidly transforming the Columbia River Basin. Columbia Riverkeeper set out to learn disclose Big Tech’s growing impact—and recommend common-sense policy solutions to address data center proliferation
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“High Voltage, High Risk” Webinar Recording, Resources
Learn about the potential impacts and unanswered questions surrounding the proposed Underwater Power Line in the Columbia River (aka Cascade Renewable Transmission) Read more