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Paloma Ayala
Oregonians say 'NO' to subsides for coal and oil - recap of the public hearing
The Oregon Department of Transportation is slated to subsidize oil and coal transportation infrastructure and it’s up to Governor Kitzhaber and the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) to block this gross misuse of public funds.
Oregon LNG Faces Long Odds
A hydropower dam needs water. A coal-fired power plant needs coal. And a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal needs natural gas. For Oregon LNG, Clatsop County’s unanimous decision denying the company’s permit for a 41-mile long natural gas pipeline stands in the way of its plans to become Ore
June Member Spotlight: Dave Berger
Dave Berger. Klickitat County, WA – Dave learned what the Lorax meant when it proclaimed “I speak for the trees” from his granddaughter Milena. Dave has dedicated his life to speaking for the trees and the Columbia River.
We want to test your fish!
We’re taking Columbia River fish from the frying pan to the lab.
Longview protests Governor's visit to sell coal
Blog post by Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky, Riverkeeper’s Community Organizer—
Struggling Ambre Energy Coal Export Terminal Dealt Another Blow With Eighth Permit Delay
Blog post by Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky, Riverkeeper’s Community Organizer—
Vancouver: 1 - Big Oil: 0
On Monday, June 1, 2014, 700 people packed the Vancouver City Council meeting. At the top of the agenda was a resolution opposing the Tesoro Savage mega-oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver.
100 Gallon Oil Spill at Ice Harbor Dam
Blog post by Brett VandenHeuvel, Riverkeeper’s Executive Director—