What’s the Latest on the Columbia River?
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Currents Newsletter
Enjoy beautifully crafted storytelling and photos that connect our work on the Columbia and highlight the diversity of Columbia Basin communities.
In the Media
Columbia Riverkeeper is regularly featured in regional and national news thanks to our work on important climate and clean water issues.
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Neighbors call on state commission to intervene in Zenith Energy plans
Portland Tribune, April 8, 2024
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Zenith likely to expand, continue to store volatile fuels in Portland even as it cuts crude oil
The Oregonian, April 8, 2024
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Editorial: Small nuclear plants may be key to state’s energy mix
The Everett Herald, April 2, 2024
News
Columbia Riverkeeper press releases, white papers, photography, and video.
- Fighting Fracked Gas at the Oregon Public Utility Commissionby Audrey Leonard, Staff Attorney At Columbia Riverkeeper, we have to be nimble when advocating for energy and climate justice. … Read more
- Invisibles. Permanentes. Por todas partes.Por Lorri Epstein, Directora de Calidad del Agua Es hora de enfrentar la realidad sobre las sustancias químicas permanentes, comúnmente … Read more
- PFAS: Invisible. Forever. Everywhere.By Lorri Epstein, Water Quality Director Time to get real about forever chemicals, commonly known as perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS). PFAS … Read more
Webinars
Watch and learn from virtual events featuring our incredible environmental lawyers, community organizers, scientists, and partners who work every day to protect the Columbia.
- Methane Webinar: Thanks for Joining Us!“The Science of Methane Gas from Reservoirs: Rethinking Hydropower’s Carbon-free Image.” The science behind methane emissions from hydropower reservoirs By … Read more
- Crayfish Webinar: Thanks for Joining Us!“Charismatic Crustaceans:What Columbia River Crayfish Can Teach Us“ April 15, 2024 Monitoring toxic pollution with the Crayfish Mercury Project By … Read more
- Thank You for Joining Hanford Spooky SeriesThank You For Joining! by Simone Anter, Staff Attorney Thank you for joining Columbia Riverkeeper and Hanford Challenge for ‘Spooky … Read more
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