Columbia Riverkeeper’s successful formula combines strategic legal advocacy, community organizing, creative communications, and education. We work in solidarity with Tribes, partner with people who live and work along the Columbia, … Read more
By Miles Johnson, Legal Director Originally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2025 Columbia Riverkeeper · Currents 2025, Issue 1, pages 14-15 The Lower Snake River has become shorthand for … Read more
By Tina Lassen, Guest Author Originally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2025 Columbia Riverkeeper · Currents 2025, Issue 1, pages 4-7 “You must listen to people on the … Read more
Photo credit: Evan Benally Atwood Hanford Journey Field Trip Builds Cross-Generational Connection By: Simone Anter, senior attorney & Hanford program director There’s a power in bringing together generations to connect … Read more
By: Kelly Campbell, Policy Director Oregon to remain nuclear-free We did it! We beat back an onslaught of pro-nuclear bills in the Oregon legislative session to keep Oregon nuclear-free. Back … Read more
Climate, Health, and Environmental Justice Organizations Stop Big Tech-Backed Pro-Nuclear Bills in Oregon Legislature Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Simone Anter, Senior Attorney & Hanford Program Director, Columbia Riverkeeper simone@columbiariverkeeper.org, 541-399-5312 NEW LAWSUIT SEEKS PUBLIC RECORDS ABOUT POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT FORMER TOP-SECRET NUCLEAR SITE Nonprofit … Read more
By: Miles Johnson On June 12, 2025, Trump unilaterally withdrew the federal government from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, an historic agreement among federal agencies, States, Tribes, and conservation, fishing, … Read more
Why Columbia Riverkeeper Is Fighting Back Against Drax By Juan Monje, Community Organizer and Resident of Southwest Washington I live in Southwest Washington, where the Columbia River is more than … Read more
By: Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director We are in the throes of fighting the good fight, arm and arm with people like you who rely on and love the mighty Columbia. … Read more
Portland, Ore. (May 22, 2025)—Today, Columbia Riverkeeper, the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, and two local residents sued the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for issuing a water quality permit … Read more
