Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board of Directors has selected Lauren Goldberg as the organization’s new Executive Director starting August 1.  Goldberg joined Columbia Riverkeeper in 2006 as a law clerk, became a staff attorney in 2008, and served as the legal and program director since 2016.  She graduated cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School with a certificate in Environmental Law.  As Executive Director, Goldberg will oversee all aspects of the organization’s legal and policy work, operations, and development.  Brett VandenHeuvel, who has led the organization since 2009, will step down on August 1 to start a national consulting practice focused on climate and clean water strategies.  He will join Columbia Riverkeeper’s board of directors.