Our Approach

To address and expand justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), we strive to:

• Incorporate JEDI principles at all levels of our organization, including: campaigns and programs; employee hiring, training, and retention; membership outreach and development; and partnerships. 
• Build and maintain authentic and collaborative relationships with frontline communities. 
• Work in solidarity with Tribal Nations and native people to achieve common environmental goals while recognizing that Tribal Nations face a multitude of complex challenges. Pursue dialogue and honest communications with Tribal Nations about our policy decisions and advocacy work.  
• Foster an inclusive, supportive work environment for all staff, board members, volunteers, and contractors.
• Facilitate and encourage internal education on JEDI issues through in-depth enrichments and professionally led trainings, followed by staff and board discussions. 
• Maintain a board that reflects the diverse lived experiences of people along the Columbia River.
• Maintain a JEDI Team composed of Riverkeeper staff that meets monthly to select JEDI enrichment topics and oversee implementation of JEDI components of Riverkeeper’s 3-year Strategic Plan. 
• Acknowledge mistakes. If we take enough risks, we will fail sometimes. Own it. Learn and grow.