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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment
Mission: To protect and restore the water quality of the columbia river and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the pacific ocean. We use a combination of legal advocacy and community organizing to fight for clean water and a healthy climate for all.
Target demographics: people in dozens of communities along the Columbia—rural and urban—with the same goals: protecting the health of their families and the places they love.
Geographic areas served: the Columbia River watershed
Programs: STOPPING POLLUTION: Columbia Riverkeeper fights for clean water. We take polluters to court when the government turns its back on illegal pollution. We advocate for stronger laws to reduce toxic pollution in fish and drinking water. And we push government agencies to take action for clean water. FIGHTING FOSSIL FUELS: The Columbia River is threatened by stunning new fossil fuel infrastructure projects—export terminals, pipelines, and refineries. The good news? We are fighting back and winning! SAVING SALMON: Salmon need clean, cool water to live. Columbia Riverkeeper fights to protect salmon from toxic pollution, hot water, habitat loss, and dangerous fossil fuel proposals. ENGAGING COMMUNITIES: Our work to empower communities taps into your values—your drive to make a difference, gain knowledge, and connect. From water quality monitoring to grassroots organizing in small communities threatened by fossil fuel projects, we work with amazing people who care about clean water, safe communities, and strong salmon runs. CLEANING UP HANFORD: Hanford is the most contaminated place in the Western Hemisphere. For over 30 years, Riverkeeper and our predecessor group have pushed our government for faster and better nuclear waste cleanup. Today, we are partnering with the Yakama Nation to draw attention to the future of Hanford.