Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc.
The waterways of Oregon and Washington are some of the Northwest's most valuable resources, and their protection is essential.
It is our goal to protect our waterways; their continued health enhances the communities where we live and work.
About Us
Founded in 1971 as a non-profit oil spill response organization, Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc. was created to provide mutual aid to companies with a vested interest in maintaining an efficient and rapid response to marine spills. Clean Rivers has become the region’s foremost marine spill solution, with over 3 million dollars of equipment dedicated to the Cooperative’s members and their operations in Oregon and Washington. Training opportunities and additional equipment continue to increase.
In addition to spill response and regular training and education, Clean Rivers is committed to active involvement with the community. Especially important to our members’ needs are the strong relationships Clean Rivers has developed with state and federal agencies over the past 30 years.
Membership Training
Clean Rivers Cooperative conducts quarterly membership training each year to enhance the ability of membership to respond to an incident at their facility, or to participate in mutual aid as designated in the membership bylaws.
Services & Equipment
Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc. is one of the best and most respected oil spill response organizations in the Northwest. Clean Rivers provides its members with a cost-efficient, turn-key solution that exceeds regulatory obligations. The trained personnel of Clean Rivers and its contractors are ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The services we provide and the relationships we maintain in the region will benefit the communities of the Northwest year-round, even if there is never a spill.
2023 Annual Report
Clean Rivers Cooperative's Annual Report documents the accomplishments of the past year.
Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest member-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to maritime petroleum spill prevention and response. Clean Rivers is committed to:
- Protect the water resources and the communities of the Pacific Northwest
- Establish and maintain industry standards for spill prevention and response
- Provide training and education programs with the purpose to prevent oil or other chemical spills
- Support timely and effective response services of maritime spills
- Coordinate spill response resources for our members