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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Learn about the potential impacts and unanswered questions surrounding the proposed Underwater Power Line in the Columbia River (aka Cascade Renewable Transmission) Read more
Photo credit: Paloma Ayala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Campbell, Policy Director, 541-953-5475 New Report Highlights Data Center Impacts Along the Columbia Report offers recommendations to curb harms from Big … Read more
The proposed giveaway of 150 acres of public land from the Mt. Hood National Forest to The Dalles in HR 655 would set a dangerous precedent that could be replicated across the west. Read more
Photo Credit: Alex Milan Tracy Nuclear “study” bill? No thanks! By Kelly Campbell, Policy Director In 2025, nuclear-boosters unleashed an unexpected onslaught of 13 pro-nuclear bills in the Oregon Legislature. … Read more
How Columbia Riverkeeper brought change to the hydrosystem, and what it meant to salmon. Read more
It’s time to take action protect our climate, water, and communities from data centers in Washington. Read more
FERC Issues Decision to Permanently Destroy Sacred Tribal Cultural Properties Read more
Columbia Riverkeeper’s very condensed timeline of the Hanford Nuclear Site in 2025 Read more
Looking for a way to give back? Consider applying to join Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors. Read more
