New tests reveal high levels of toxic pollutants in fish caught by anglers in the Columbia River and Columbia Slough. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Columbia Riverkeeper, Toxics in fish

I went fishing with Hood River native Greg Short this morning and Lorri Epstein of Columbia Riverkeeper. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Water, Clean Water: The Next Act, Columbia Riverkeeper, Toxics in fish

Late yesterday afternoon, Millenium Bulk Logistics announced the company is withdrawing its permit for the proposed coal export terminal in Longview, Wash., and starting the approval process over so the company can do "a more detailed evaluation of potential environmental impacts for the full array of proposed bulk material products." Continue reading →

Filed under: Energy, Columbia Riverkeeper, Longview coal export, Millenium Bulk Logistics

I guess Oregon LNG didn't call "no take-backs" before three new Clatsop County commissioners were sworn in this week. The new gang is already showing a less favorable leaning on liquefied natural gas than the commissioners they replaced (as promised in the May 2010 elections). Continue reading →

Filed under: Energy, Columbia Riverkeeper, Liquefied natural gas, Oregon LNG

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Filed under: Energy, Coal, Columbia River Basin, Columbia Riverkeeper, Longview coal export