Columbia River
Section 123 of the Clean Water Act was the first legislation to officially designate the national importance of restoration efforts in the Columbia River Basin. Learn more about EPA's role and the work we're doing in the Basin.
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EPA is now accepting applications for its Science and Monitoring Competition under the Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program. Applications are due May 17, 2024. Learn more at 2024 Science and Monitoring Grants.
Registration is now open for the next Working Group meeting May 22-23, 2024, in Spokane.
EPA's Columbia River Cold Water Refuges Plan aims to help protect and restore "cold water refuges" which are important for the survival of migrating salmon and the recovery of future salmon populations.
Section 123 of the Clean Water Act was the first legislation to officially designate the national importance of restoration efforts in the Columbia River Basin. Learn more about EPA's role and the work we're doing in the Basin.