News and Events

At Clean Rivers Cooperative, preparedness isn’t just a priority—it’s a core part of our mission. As environmental risks evolve and response expectations grow, our team

The Clean Rivers Annual Report is an informative summary of the preparedness training, industry and relationship building events and responses carried out by Staff, Cooperative Members, Response Contractors and Associates over the course of a year. The Report also provides information on upcoming trainings, meetings and events.

February 2025 marks Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations Manager Carl Boelter’s 15-year anniversary with the Cooperative. We are proud to celebrate Carl this month and spotlight

The Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations and Training Facility in NW Portland underwent a remodel project in 2024.  The construction started mid-July and finished up at

Left to Right: Cooperative General Manager Vanessa Green, John Hartup, Jerry Holmes, Cooperative Operations Manager Carl Boelter

Congratulations 2024 Boom Rodeo Champions!   1st place:  Sunoco Portland 2nd place: Tie! Phillips 66 & Sunoco Vancouver 3rd place: Zenith The Annual Clean Rivers

 As part of the value of membership, Clean Rivers Cooperative member organizations are offered several training opportunities each year such as ICS, HAZWOPER and initial

General Manger Vanessa Green and Business Manager Polly Hyke attended the 2024 Clean Waterways Conference April 10-11 in Cincinnati, OH. The Conference was held at

Each year, when the US Army Corps of Engineers closes the navigation locks on the Columbia-Snake River System for annual inspection, preventative maintenance and repairs;

Founded in 1971 as a non-profit oil spill removal organization (OSRO), 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 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.

Clean Rivers Cooperative maintains a robust training program that ensures contractors with whom we maintain service agreements with are trained and ready for response activities

Clean Rivers Cooperative Fast Response Vessel (FRV) Independence is back in the water and response ready.  The vessel went through a repowering project that was

Clean Rivers Cooperative, at the request of Cooperative Board of Directors President, Jeff Hibner, staged the Command & Communications Trailer for the 2023 Dozer Day

The Clean Rivers Cooperative Annual Boom Rodeo took place on September 28th this year.  Even though this event was scheduled a little later in the

Clean Rivers Cooperative partnered with Dan Smiley (Terminus Inc, WSMC, Gallagher Marine Services), and Mark Curtis (Crowley Marine) to produce this hybrid in person/webinar. The

Tabletop exercises are an annual event that all of us in this industry experience either directly or indirectly.  A successful exercise takes coordination from players,

On July 14th of this year the Cooperative hosted an educational tour of the Operations Facility and select equipment, attended by participants from the NOAA Science

Oil Spill readiness and response in the Columbia River Region is a unique environment to plan and prepare for. Bordering two states with both United

On the Morning of May 24, 2023, four teams made up of representatives from seven Clean Rivers Cooperative Members stood by to await the notification

The Clean Rivers Annual Report is an informative summary of the preparedness training, industry and relationship building events and responses carried out by Staff, Cooperative Members, Response Contractors and Associates over the course of a year. The Report also provides information on upcoming trainings, meetings and events.

Clean Rivers Cooperative Members have access membership training such as HAZWOPER, ICS and the Annual Boom Rodeo.  But did you know that the Cooperative can

Clean Rivers Cooperative Member Facilities are subject to performing during Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises or GIUEs. GIUEs are a cornerstone of the area oil spill

Clean Rivers strives to stay on top of new information and best practice as it relates to spill response. As a member of the Association

Clean Rivers Cooperative maintains a robust training program that ensures contractors with whom we maintain service agreements with are trained and ready for response activities

On December 13, 2022 Clean Rivers Cooperative conducted its annual meeting. At this meeting Members review the proposed budget for the next fiscal year and

Clean Rivers Cooperative maintains involvement in a number of industry associations and groups. We do this in order to ensure that the Cooperative and its

On October 27th, Clean Rivers Cooperative hosted a Wildlife Training and Deployment Exercise. Clean Rivers Members participating in this training received Wildlife Deployment Credit from

Clean Rivers Cooperative delivered a presentation with International Bird Rescue at the 14th Effects of Oil on Wildlife (EOW) Conference in Long Beach California. The

As part of Clean Rivers Cooperative’s Quarterly Membership Training Program the Boom Rodeo provides a friendly competition environment which tests member skills in a live

Clean Rivers Cooperative Membership conduct Mutual Aid Deployment Exercise On July 21, 2022, Clean Rivers Cooperative conducted a Mutual Aid Deployment Exercise with its membership.

Clean Rivers Cooperative has consistently provided exceptional service to its membership since being founded in 1971. From membership training and support, to response activities, Clean

As a benefit of membership, Clean Rivers Cooperative provides to its members Drill and Exercise support.  This includes a team of specially trained personnel to