Seeding Justice
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In 2021, Columbia Riverkeeper established the Columbia River Restoration Fund (CRRF) at Seeding Justice, an Oregon-based foundation. When Columbia Riverkeeper settles a Clean Water Act lawsuit, the defendant must pay a penalty. In many cases, Columbia Riverkeeper negotiates to direct the funds to the CRRF; Seeding Justice then oversees the competitive grantmaking process for projects that benefit the Columbia.
“Columbia Riverkeeper is an established and trusted leader working to create a more just system for ecosystems, and the people who rely on them throughout the Columbia River Basin,” said Se-ah-dom Edmo (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce, and Yakama), executive director of Seeding Justice. “Our team was excited to launch this place-based fund to support visionary Tribes and nonprofits as they embark on projects to protect everyone who relies on locally caught fish and clean water.”
The fund has grown to a whopping $2,373,500. In early 2024, Seeding Justice will launch its first grantmaking cycle, seeking applications from Tribes and nonprofits for projects that restore, protect, and maintain the Columbia River and its tributaries.
Columbia Riverkeeper will continue fighting for the opportunity to create a better future.
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