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Hanford Cleanup Gaining Momentum What does it take to clean up the most toxic place in America? Unwavering commitment to justice. Last month over 200 people gathered along the Columbia River’s scenic Hanford Reach for “The Hanford Journey,” a day-long event, co-hosted by Yakama Nation and Columbia Riverkeeper, to take a collective stand for Hanford cleanup. Speakers called on the federal government to ensure Hanford cleanup protects all people who rely on the Columbia River. |
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200 Strong for Columbia Riverkeeper Support a bright future at Columbia Riverkeeper. We are seeking 200 donors to donate $500+ to set our organization up for success. Donate here to join our 200 Strong for Columbia Riverkeeper campaign. |
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Fighting for Clean Water Success! Columbia Riverkeeper sued a massive industrial terminal, EGT, for polluting the Columbia River. Under our settlement agreement, the Longview, WA, grain terminal agreed to comply with the law and pay $715,000 for projects that benefit water quality. We’re continuing our winning record for clean water. |
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Lower Snake Dam Removal Heating Up We've had a busy summer working on Lower Snake River dam removal. Last week, 70 Oregon businesses sent a letter to Oregon electeds asking them to help remove the dams. In June, salmon, orca, and river advocates, Tribal members, and Northwest businesses organized a large water- and land-based rally in Portland. The issue is making national headlines: this month the White House weighed in on solutions. Learn more and take action today. |
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Swim Safe Sick dogs, unsightly scummy water, and distressing media stories: algal blooms are becoming more common in the Columbia River. To combat this, Columbia Riverkeeper is doing visual monitoring of beaches in Hood River and Portland areas. In addition, we perform weekly E. coli monitoring, visit Swim Guide today to make sure you know the latest swim conditions to keep yourself and your family safe. |
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Thank you, Brett Brett VandenHeuvel, who has led Columbia Riverkeeper since 2009, will step down on August 1 to start a national consulting practice focused on climate and clean water strategies. He will join Columbia Riverkeeper’s board of directors. Do you want to share a memory or words of encouragement with Brett? |
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We're Hiring: Are you organized, detail-oriented, and committed to protecting the Columbia River? Consider applying to become our Operations Assistant. Position closes July 26, 2022. |
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Take Action:
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Goldendale Comment Period: Extended to August 8, 2022. The largest pumped-storage hydroelectric development proposal in the Pacific Northwest, threatens irreplaceable tribal cultural and religious resources, fish, and wildlife. The Washington Dept. of Ecology is now accepting public comments on its draft environmental review of the development.
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Hanford: A Future Worth Fighting For: Add your voice to the growing number of people holding the U.S. government accountable for decades of nuclear-waste pollution.
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Ask Governors Brown and Inslee to Oppose Gas Pipeline Expansion: Speak out in opposition to increasing the Pacific Northwest’s reliance on fracked gas.
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Remove Snake River Dams: Demand leadership now! Tell Northwest leaders and Pres. Biden to remove Snake River dams, prevent salmon extinction, and honor Tribal rights.
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In the News:
- Beaches closed due to discharge of untreated wastewater in The Dalles, Columbia Community News, July 15, 2022
- White House reports eye dam removal on lower Snake River, Portland Business Journal, July 14, 2022
- Federal report recommends breaching Lower Snake River dams to restore salmon, KUOW, July 12, 2022
- Portland Moves to Restrict Expansion of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure—Yet Again, Portland Mercury, July 1, 2022
- Oregon leaders say US Supreme Court EPA ruling will not stop local progress against climate change, OPB, June 29, 2022
- Dam politics: Why public power utilities are pouring cash into the campaign to support Lower Snake River dams, Seattle Times, June 26, 2022
- Several hundred take to Willamette River, Willamette Park to protest 4 Snake River dams, Oregonian, June 25, 2022
- Longview grain terminal to pay almost $1 million after settling with Columbia Riverkeeper over alleged water violations, The Daily News, June 23, 2022
- Hope for Hanford, Columbia Basin Herald, June 29, 2022
- Comunidades commemorates Juneteenth, Columbia Gorge News, June 29, 2022
- Hanford Journey event promotes further cleanup, celebrates progress, NBC, June 24, 2022
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