Resources

Here are a few resources to help you stay updated on the state of the Columbia River. You can also use these links to get involved with keeping your local water playgrounds vibrant sources of recreation and life.

*There is currently no regular water quality testing being done by any agency to ensure the safety of using the river. The CGWA and Riverkeeper have suspended testing due to prohibitive expense and technical obstacles.

Regional

Army Corps of Engineers Dam & Reservoir Operations

Army Corps of Engineers Water Temperatures
Lower Columbia Basin

CGWA Health and Safety updates

Hanford Watch

Columbia River Basin Contaminants
Navigate to "Basin Related Links" on the lower left part of the page.

Governmental

Oregon DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality)

United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

EPA Concerned Citizens' Page

Washington DEQ

Reports & News

EPA Beach Watch

surfrider.org

tidepool.org

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