Our latest action alerts, blog posts, and media highlights
Appreciation of the Columbia River and Riverkeeper
Guest blog post provided by Frank Cretella—
Last I wrote of my time, years ago, on the wonderful Hudson River and how much I love my new home here in the Northwest with the beautiful Columbia River.
Oil Spilling into Columbia River from Bonneville Dam
The Bonneville Dam is leaking oil into the Columbia River and, despite knowing about the problem for over a month, it is still not fixed. No one wants to swim through an oil sheen.
More Tank Leaks Identified at Hanford Nuclear Site
Hanford Leaks Pose Long-Term Threat to Communities, Environment
Lawsuit against county to proceed. Federal courts can hear stormwater dispute, judge rules.
The Columbian. March 1, 2013.
Top would-be coal exporter, Ambre Energy, is drowning in red ink
A recent report by the Sightline Institute details the severe financial troubles of coal export proponent Ambre Energy – citing $124 million dollar
Group Gathers to Educate One Another on LNG Proposals
Blog post by Dan Serres, Riverkeeper’s Conservation Director—
Hanford tank leak: news wrap-up
Here's a wrap-up of the latest news on the single shell tank at Hanford that is leaking 150-300 gallons if radioactive waste every year.