Our latest action alerts, blog posts, and media highlights
Big News: Portland Measure 26-201 Passes
Portland Measure 26-201 Portland Clean Energy Initiative: Passes. City of Portland, Imposes surcharge on certain retailers; funds clean energy, job training.
Thousands Urge Federal Government to Drop Proposal to Reclassify High-Level Nuclear Waste at Hanford
"The Trump administration’s proposal makes Hanford a high-level waste dump in all but name.” -Dan Serres, Conservation Director
Columbia County Rezone Written Ruling Expected 11/29
Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals reviews proposal to open high-value farmland in Columbia County to Industrial Development, written ruling scheduled for November 29, 2018.
Judge Orders EPA to Protect Columbia Basin Salmon
“Because of today’s victory, EPA will finally write a comprehensive plan to deal with dams’ impacts on water temperature and salmon survival,” -Brett VandenHeuvel, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper.
Donate Appreciated Stock
Have you been successful in the stock market? If so, consider protecting clean water in a unique way. If you own appreciated stock, consider donating the stock instead of cash. Read more to learn about tax benefits of donating appreciated stock.
You're Invited: Hanford Meeting 10/16 in PDX; 11/1 in Hood River
Invite: Hanford Meetings: 10/16 in Portland; 11/1 in Hood River
Why Do I Engage?
Hear the stories why your fellow members contribute their time, resources, and creativity to the Columbia River.
Words of Wisdom
Former Congresswoman and Columbia Riverkeeper Co-Founder Elizabeth Furse shares her role in bringing together local Columbia River nonprofits to form Columbia Riverkeeper.
Stories Behind the Lawsuits
We sat down with Futurewise, Watershed Alliance of SW Washington, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, and Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board that received funding through Columbia Riverkeeper lawsuits to find out how penalty funds are fueling important work to protect salmon, educate the next gene
Portland Clean Energy Fund: Making History in Portland
Khanh Pham, manager of Immigrant Organizing with the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), shares her thoughts on a historic opportunity for Portland to take a stand on climate change and inequality.