Columbia Riverkeeper does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, Columbia Riverkeeper does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

The Finance & Administration Director is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal non-discrimination laws).

If an individual has any questions about this notice or any of Columbia Riverkeeper’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, they may contact: 

Columbia Riverkeeper Non-Discrimination Coordinator
Finance & Administration Director
Siobhan O’Halloran
PO Box 950
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3030
Email: both siobhan@columbiariverkeeper.org and info@columbiariverkeeper.org with subject line: Discrimination Report

If an individual believes that they have been discriminated against with respect to a Columbia Riverkeeper program or activity, they may contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above within 90 days of the incident. 

No person will be retaliated against for raising concerns under this policy.

If assistance is needed regarding this policy and procedure or in filing a discrimination report, contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator listed above.

Reporting Procedure

Investigation and Response Procedure

To file a complaint or raise a concern, provide a written notice to the Non-Discrimination Coordinator within 90 days of the incident. Additional time will be considered if access issues impeded the ability to respond. The Non-Discrimination Coordinator will provide a written acknowledgement of receipt to the person who submitted the complaint. All complaints and reports will be impartially investigated within 90 days unless an extension is warranted. Details of the complaint and investigation will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation. This may include engaging a third party to investigate. The investigation may include individual interviews with the parties involved and, where necessary, with individuals who may have observed the alleged conduct or may have other relevant knowledge. Individuals who have made a complaint should immediately make a further complaint should the alleged discrimination reoccur.

The outcome of the investigation will be shared in writing with the person who filed the report or complaint. If warranted by the investigation, prompt, appropriate corrective action will be taken. An appeal may be requested in writing to the Executive Director within 30 days of receipt of the written outcome. The Executive Director will respond within 30 days with a decision to reopen an investigation or not.

Protection Against Retaliation

Columbia Riverkeeper prohibits retaliation in any way against any person because that person has made a good-faith complaint pursuant to this policy or has participated in an investigation of such conduct.