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A year of epic victories for clean water, salmon, and our climate.

For the River

Anatomy of a Victory

Communicating complex scientific, and legal ideas can be a challenge

People Power

NEXT is violating its two key permits after the Land Use Board of Appeals reversed a county land use approval.

"From wildfires to droughts, Columbia River communities increasingly experience climate change impacts. That's why West Coast states are united in opposition to GTN's expansion plans..." -Lauren Goldberg, Columbia Riverkeeper

This FAQ answers questions about Houston-based NEXT Renewable Fuels’ (NEXT) proposal to build a non-conventional diesel refinery in the Columbia River Estuary near Clatskanie, Oregon. Columbia Riverkeeper opposes NEXT’s proposed refinery.

“This announcement is a win for everyone that relies on locally-caught fish and shellfish...” -Lauren Goldberg, Columbia Riverkeeper 

The City of Portland’s decision to let Zenith Energy extend its oil-by-rail operations in Portland is facing widespread condemnation from community members, environmental organizations, and environmental justice advocates.