Columbia Riverkeeper unites communities to protect the Columbia and climate from fossil fuels
We have an ambitious goal: defeat every new and expanded fossil fuel infrastructure project—and leverage climate victories to advocate for long-term solutions to the climate crisis.
Working with frontline communities, Tribal Nations, and coalitions, Columbia Riverkeeper has defeated over a dozen coal export, oil-by-rail, and fracked-gas terminals and pipelines. Our momentum is strong, but big threats remain.
Current Campaigns
NXT Energy Refinery
GTN Xpress Fracked Gas Pipeline
Zenith Oil-by-Rail
The Problem
For nearly two decades, the Columbia has faced an unprecedented number of coal, oil, and gas-shipping terminals.
Pollution from fossil fuel facilities disproportionately impacts Tribal Nations and BIPOC, low-income, and rural communities. Investing in long-term fossil fuel infrastructure impedes our progress toward renewable energy and clean fuels.
Why It Matters
Columbia River Tribes and communities along the Columbia are experiencing the climate crisis’ impacts: Wildfires. Rising river temperatures. Reduced river flows. The list goes on.
Fossil-fuel infrastructure like refineries, fracked gas pipelines, and oil-by-rail also poses serious risks to clean water and people who live near facilities or rail lines. Together, we can make a difference for our climate and the Columbia.
