By Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director Columbia Riverkeeper’s board of directors oversees the organization’s goals and policies, finances, and public relations. This is a voluntary board where each member brings unique … Read more
Local Farmer, Columbia Riverkeeper, and 1000 Friends of Oregon Challenge Rail Yard for Proposed Diesel Refinery Port Westward, OR (July 18, 2024)—Yesterday, 1000 Friends of Oregon, Columbia Riverkeeper and mint … Read more
by Lauren Goldberg, Executive DirectorOriginally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2024. Do you dream of finding solutions to the climate crisis? How about slashing greenhouse gas pollution by … Read more
By Miles Johnson, Legal DirectorOriginally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2024. While some organizations shy away from holding governments and polluting corporations accountable, Columbia Riverkeeper believes that litigation … Read more
Columbia Riverkeeper’s board president seeks to use her position to continue to honor the first treaty of the Yakama Nation with the land itself. By Jacqueline Keeler (Navajo/Yankton Dakota Sioux), … Read more
By Audrey Leonard, Staff AttorneyOriginally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2024. “Perhaps hope is the courage to persevere when winning looks hard; perhaps it’s not hope but faith … Read more
By Simone Anter (Jicarilla Apache and Yaqui), Staff Attorney & Hanford Program DirectorOriginally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2024. The other day I found myself in a high … Read more
By Kelly Campbell, Policy DirectorOriginally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2024. The Columbia River has been at the center of the region’s economy and energy systems since time … Read more
by Audrey Leonard, Staff Attorney At Columbia Riverkeeper, we have to be nimble when advocating for energy and climate justice. That’s why we’ve developed creative strategies to engage with Oregon’s … Read more
Por Lorri Epstein, Directora de Calidad del Agua Es hora de enfrentar la realidad sobre las sustancias químicas permanentes, comúnmente conocidas como químicos perfluorados (PFAS). Las PFAS son sustancias químicas … Read more
By Lorri Epstein, Water Quality Director Time to get real about forever chemicals, commonly known as perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS). PFAS are man-made chemicals used in a wide variety of consumer … Read more
