Columbia Riverkeeper

Mission

Our mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.

Bottom Line for Portland

Columbia Riverkeeper unites communities to fight for clean water and our climate—and win. Launched in 2000, we have grown into a diverse, respected organization known for combining grassroots organizing and legal advocacy to secure victories for clean water, salmon recovery, and our climate in Portland and beyond. With your support, we will:

Fight Like Hell for Our Climate - Our goal: Defeat all new or expanded fossil fuel infrastructure and engage in community-led efforts that slash greenhouse gas emissions. We are working to stop oil-by-rail in Portland and defend the city’s historic policies for our climate.

Stop Toxic Pollution because All People Deserve Safe Fish and Clean Water - People want to feed their families fish, but health advisories warn that many resident fish are too toxic to eat. We work in solidarity with Tribes, sue polluters, and advocate for laws that protect all people that rely on locally-caught fish. Like many basic human rights, our right to clean water requires constant and unwavering defense.

Advocate for Abundant, Harvestable Salmon - The Columbia once produced more salmon than any river on Earth. Today, Columbia River salmon populations are a fraction of their historic size. To honor Tribes’ rights and ensure that future generations can catch Columbia River salmon, we advocate to remove four harmful dams on the Lower Snake River, improve laws to protect fish, and restore habitat.

Monitor Water Quality So You Can Swim with Confidence - We promote safe swimming and recreation by collecting E. coli samples at nine Portland-area swim beaches and providing data on our Swim Guide app with easily accessible data.

With your support, we will defend and restore the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest.

Quote

“Columbia Riverkeeper is an established and trusted leader working to create a more just system for ecosystems, and the people who rely on them throughout the Columbia River Basin.” — Se-ah-dom Edmo (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce, and Yakama), Executive Director of Seeding Justice and former Columbia Riverkeeper Board Member

Incentives

• -The first $5,000 in donations will be matched by Schooner Creek Boat Works.
• -Anyone who gives $25 or more through November will receive a $5 off coupon to Ferment Brewing Company.
• -The first 20 donors who give $50 or more starting 11/13 will receive a $25 gift card to Por Qué No Taqueria.
• -The next donor to give $175 will receive a "Grab Hold" Wing Group Lesson from Big Winds, and a  "Take Flight" Foil Private lesson starting 11/25 @ noon!
• -The first 5 donors to give $60 or more will receive a $100 gift card code to Jungmaven starting this Giving Tuesday @ noon!
• -Dec 10th, the next donor who gives $150 will receive a One-night stay at Jupiter NEXT. And the next donor who gives $33 will receive a Private Shopping Party at Garnish
• -On Dec 27th, the next donor who gives $100 will receive a half-day tour for one from Wanderlust Tours.
• -The next $1,000 in donations will be matched by our partner Island Sailing School starting Dec. 30th!

Partner(s)

-Schooner Creek Boat Works, the Pacific Northwest’s premier boat repair yard.

-Ferment Brewing Company, a modern brewery fusing farmhouse techniques with a forward-thinking scientific approach.  

-Por Qué No Taqueria, winner of the best taco in Portland, Willamette Week’s readers' poll 2025, offers family-friendly, delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine.

-Since 1987, Big Winds has been helping wind sport enthusiasts in the Columbia River Gorge.

-Jungmaven, “our mission is to raise awareness about the many uses of hemp, and why its regenerative qualities make it a desirable alternative to finite, natural resources that are less healthy for the environment.”

-Jupiter NEXT located in the heart of Portland's vibrant Central Eastside district, the NEXT boutique hotel is the perfect place for travelers looking for lux accommodations with breathtaking views.

-Wanderlust Tours offers half-day naturalist-guided tours and trips throughout the year in Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters, Oregon.

-Island Sailing School promotes self-empowerment for our community by providing easy, affordable access to the world of sailing.

-Garnish Apparel is Portland fashion from start to finish, with every step of production done locally.