Our latest action alerts, blog posts, and media highlights
Celebrate! We're going to the ballot
Over 60,000 Portland voters helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund qualify for the November ballot.
The Climate Issue: Why does climate change matter to the Columbia?
Together, we can protect the Columbia Basin’s people and places from the worst impacts of climate change while protecting clean water.
Meet Artist Brian Holmes
Mapping the Columbia River and the Issues Facing the Region
"The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution" New Book by Mary DeMocker
100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Victory! Oregon Shuts Down Mega-Dairy
The State of Oregon revoked the water pollution permit for the Lost Valley Farm mega-dairy on June 27, 2018.
Member Spotlight
June Member Spotlight: Stephan Leger, Portland Clean Energy Fund volunteer coordinator with Columbia Riverkeeper, coordinating, supporting, and training new volunteers to gather signatures to qualify the historic, clean energy initiative for the November ballot!
Fracked Gas Pipeline: Tell DEQ No Way!
Join us in urging Oregon DEQ and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny the massive fracked gas export proposal in Southern Oregon.
Case Study: Restoring a Natural Area in Hood River
Columbia Riverkeeper works with people in dozens of communities—from rural to urban—who share the same goals: Protect the health of their families and the places they love.
The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant Repeatedly Violated Bacteria Limits
Take action by signing our petition: tell The Dalles to clean up its act and stop dumping under-treated sewage into the Columbia.
Happy Hour for Habitat Series
On June 14 and 28 from 4:30-6 p.m., Columbia Riverkeeper will host a happy hour at the Nichols Natural Area.