Clean Water
We work in solidarity with Tribes to restore clean water and healthy fish by reducing toxic pollution.
Climate Action
We use the law, community organizing, and creative communications to stop fossil fuel infrastructure and advocate for a just transition.
Healthy Communities
We engage people who live in river communities to advocate for environmental justice, including strong salmon runs.
Why the Columbia?
The Columbia River is the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest. People depend on the Columbia for clean water, salmon, and much more.
How We Work
We partner with Tribes and unite people to advocate for environmental and climate justice. We use legal advocacy, community organizing, and education to:
Clean Water
Clean Up Hanford
Climate & Energy
Salmon Recovery
Science & Education
Take Action!
Speak up for salmon and Tribal rights! Tell your Senators and Representative not to turn back the clock on salmon recovery or undermine progress by States and Tribes.
Looking ahead: our 2025 Strategic Plan
What’s New
- Clean Water Victory!
Clean Water Act Victory! – North Star Casteel By Teryn Yazdani, Staff Attorney Earlier this summer, Columbia Riverkeeper finalized an … Read more - Hot Water and Harmful Algae
When hot water threatens people and fish, learn how Columbia Riverkeeper fights to protect the river! Read more - Stopping Tristar’s Expansion: Protecting Communities and the Columbia River
In Southwest Washington, Columbia Riverkeeper and our allies are working hard to protect families and the Columbia River from the growing risks of fossil fuel expansion. One major fight is happening in Vancouver, where Tristar Transload PNW, a petroleum-handling facility on the Columbia, has eyed expansion. Read more - Hanford Summer Update: A Summer of Remembrance, Research and Bold Action
Photo Credit: Dan Serres August 2025 By: Dan Serres, Advocacy Director Hanford Journey: Remembrance and Carrying Peace Forward This summer, … Read more
