What are data centers’ impacts on water?

Nov 4, 2026

Data centers use water to cool their computer servers, which produce an enormous amount of heat. This process uses a lot of water and introduces new heat and toxic pollution into wastewater, exacerbating existing water quantity and pollution challenges. Data center...

“From Road to River: Tire Chemicals, Salmon, and the Columbia River” Webinar Recording and Resources

Oct 26, 2026

By Lorri Epstein, Science & Education Director Thank you for joining Columbia Riverkeeper’s webinar “From Road to River: Tire Chemicals, Salmon, and the Columbia River,” featuring Roy Iwai, Todd Hanna, and Katie Holzer. Together we learned about the tire chemical,...

Fish AND Electricity

Aug 31, 2026

Judge’s Order Balances Fish and Affordable Power Thanks to a court order, baby salmon are travelling downstream faster and more safely in 2026. By: Miles Johnson, Legal Director Back in February—in response to a request by Columbia Riverkeeper and many others,...

“Collision Course – Hanford Cleanup, Nuclear Energy, and Data Centers” Webinar Recording and Resources

Jun 15, 2026

Does the “Nuclear Renaissance” sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. By Simone Anter, Senior Staff Attorney & Hanford Program Director Thank you for your interest in Columbia Riverkeeper’s webinar “Collision Course- Hanford Cleanup, Nuclear Energy, and...

Data Center Victory: Implementing Oregon’s POWER Act

May 28, 2026

Photo by Rian Dundon/Oregon Capital Chronicle Public Utility Commission Requires Protections from Data Centers By: Audrey Leonard, Senior Staff Attorney In Oregon, data centers enjoy tax breaks worth more than $450 million per year. Due to these incentives, data...

Accountability for Big Tech

Jan 26, 2026

Photo Credit: Paloma Ayala It’s time to take action protect our climate, water, and communities from data centers in Washington By: Kelly Campbell, Policy Director The Washington Legislature is considering two bills that would start to put the brakes on Big Tech’s...