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 planning to release a new voluntary competitive funding opportunity focused on the science and monitoring of toxic contaminants and their effects in the Columbia River Basin. For more information, visit Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program.
Check out our story map about EPA's collaborative efforts to reduce toxic pollution and protect people and the environment in the Columbia River Basin.
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.