High Voltage, High Risk

High Voltage, High Risk

Jul 16, 2026

Originally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2026 Columbia Riverkeeper · Currents 2026, Issue 1, Page 14-15, Underwater Fighting the Underwater Power Line. By Teryn Yazdani, Staff Attorney When I joined Columbia Riverkeeper’s staff two years ago,...

TELL NRC: Don’t weaken radiation standards

Jul 16, 2026

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission draft proposed rule (PR), allowing more radiation exposure at the industry’s discretion, has been published in the Federal Register. Deadline for comments is August 31, 2026. The PR would allow greater exposures “just to save the...
Willliams’ Pipe Dreams

Willliams’ Pipe Dreams

Jul 16, 2026

Originally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2026 Columbia Riverkeeper · Currents 2026, Issue 1, Page 12-13, Williams Pipeline Washington has some of the nation’s best climate and energy laws—and for good reason. Over 1.2 million people in...
Members Speak

Members Speak

Jul 15, 2026

Originally published in Columbia Riverkeeper “Currents” Issue 1, 2026 Columbia Riverkeeper · Currents 2026, Issue 1, Page 10-11, Why I Give How We Collaborate Community by Community By: Eric Block, Communications & Marketing Director Columbia Riverkeeper is...
Win for Cold Water

Win for Cold Water

Jul 15, 2026

Washington Dept. of Ecology tells Army Corps to work harder to find solutions to heat pollution from dams. Thank you, Washington, for still standing up for cold water and salmon! By: Miles Johnson, Legal Director Reservoirs on the Lower Snake and Columbia rivers trap...