Our latest action alerts, blog posts, and media highlights
HEAD COACH: an interview with Executive Director Brett VandenHeuvel
Brett became Columbia Riverkeeper’s executive director in 2009 after serving as staff attorney.
Environmental Review Ignores Climate Impact of Proposed Kalama Methanol Refinery
We have a choice: fracked gas or clean technology.
Email goof leaks corporate playbook
As a member of Columbia Riverkeeper, we thought you’d appreciate this story of corporate greed and community resistance.
Big kudos to the people of Lewis County who are taking on Crystal Geyser and winning!
Going to court for salmon
We took the Trump administration to court to demand an action plan to deal with the hot water crisis.
Court ruling upholds state’s right to protect public lands
The people of the Pacific Northwest strongly opposed dirty coal. And we won. DNR decision will prevent the shipment of climate-wrecking coal around the world. Washington is charting a new course for clean water and clean energy. We hope Millennium gets the message.
Putting down roots at the Nichols Natural Area
Students learn, plants grow, and community roots dig deep at the Nichols Natural Area.
Read more to learn about recent developments with our education program and flourishing riparian habitat.
August Member Spotlight
As our Water Quality Technicians, Sam and Carly test water quality at 16 beaches in the Columbia Gorge and Portland area.
Study: Restoring the Snake River Would Pay Off
A new study by ECONorthwest finds “society would likely be better off without the [four Lower Snake] dams.”
Columbia Riverkeeper Statement: Standing with Immigrant Communities
Standing with Immigrant Communities
Updates from the Legal Team on Hanford
As someone who cares about Hanford cleanup, I wanted to share the latest developments—and ask for your help spreading the word about the dire need for cleanup at the most toxic place in America.