Darigold gives millions to Yakama Nation in settling pollution lawsuit
Case Summary
Darigold agreed to settle a 2025 federal Clean Water Act lawsuit filed by nonprofit Columbia Riverkeeper, which accused the company of discharging waste beyond pollution limits at its Sunnyside facility into the Yakima River. As part of the settlement, Darigold will provide $2 million to the Yakama Nation to support efforts in restoring fish habitat and improving water quality in the river. The lawsuit aimed to hold Darigold accountable for over four years of alleged unlawful pollution. The settlement reflects a collaborative approach to environmental remediation and supports indigenous community initiatives tied to natural resource preservation.
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Key Issues
- • Clean Water Act violations
- • Pollution discharge limits
- • Environmental remediation funding
- • Indigenous community restoration efforts
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1 eventDarigold gives millions to Yakama Nation in settling pollution lawsuit
Darigold has agreed to pay $2 million to the Yakama Nation to settle a lawsuit filed by Columbia Riverkeeper, which accused the company of illegally polluting the Yakima River at its Sunnyside facility. The settlement funds will support efforts to restore fish habitats and improve water quality in the river, addressing harmful pollutants that have affected the ecosystem for over four years.