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A sustainable world depends on Working Rivers

A message from our founder

The Center for Sustainability and Working Rivers exists to educate the public about the environmental and climate benefits of the Columbia / Snake River system of hydropower, navigation, and irrigation.

Millions are being spent trying to convince
the public that the world would be

better without hydropower irrigation clean transportation flood control

We say: not on our watch.

Step 1:

Create an effective air strategy

We must reach a broad audience to see change. By creating content that entertains, informs, and (most importantly) shows up on Google search, we can bridge the knowledge gap for everyday people.

Step 2:

Create an effective ground strategy

To see genuine change, you must show up in-person. Attending public meetings, submitting letters, and bringing people together through meetups are essential to building a coalition, demonstrating support, and creating the momentum needed to move things forward.

Step 3:

The Next Generation

This is a marathon, not a sprint. We must equip and release the next generation of storytellers and content creators to tell the story of working rivers.

Our Team

Adam Ratliff

Founder and Executive Director

Leslie Druffel

President and Board Member

Skip Mead

Board Member

Andy Juris

Board Member

Our Mission

To educate the public about the environmental and economic value of working rivers, including hydropower, transportation, and irrigation.

Our Vision

To build a coalition of partners that advocate for the health and vitality of the river system through fact-based, entertaining viral content.
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CSWR depends on the generous support of the stakeholders of the river across the Pacific Northwest.

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CSWR
PO Box 383
Colfax, WA 99111