News & Updates
Kinder Morgan drops plans to build coal terminal at Port of St. Helens
May 8, the Oregonian - Terminal developer Kinder Morgan will not go forward with a proposal to export coal to Asia from the Port Westward industrial park on the Columbia River, a company spokesman ...
Gorge wind farm project headed for high court
May 1, the Columbian - More than a year after its approval, a proposed wind farm in the Columbia River Gorge remains in legal limbo, headed for a date with the Washington Supreme Court.
Blumenauer, DeFazio call for EIS on Ambre coal export project
April 22 - In a strongly-worded letter to the Army Corp of Engineers, U.S. Represenatatives Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio of Oregon called for the preparation of an environmental impact statement ...
PRESS RELEASE: Friends and partner groups file intent to sue notice over coal dust in waterways
Seattle, April 2 - The Sierra Club and its partners sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and several coal companies for violations of the federal Clean ...
Hike of the Week
Welcome the morning on this early bird walk with wildlife biologist and bird guide Tim Pitz. Learn bird species and their songs as we hike in quiet Swale Canyon as the day begins.
What's Happening
The Earth Laughs In Flowers Photo Contest
May 27 - Deadline for submissions for wildflower photographs from the Columbia River Gorge area for the July gallery show called "The Earth Laughs In Flowers."
Table for Friends at White Salmon Spring Festival
Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2 - Find Friends at White Salmon Spring Festival! Join us as we handout hiking information, talk about current issues facing the Gorge, and promote or new Gorge Towns to ...
Table for Friends in Hood River
Friday, June 7 - Enjoy a relaxing evening in Hood River, listening to local musicians and spreading the word about Friends of the Columbia Gorge via tabling.
Table for Friends at Get Out Day in Vancouver
Saturday, June 8 - Enjoy a day of kid-friendly activities at National Get Outdoors Day in Vancouver, Washington. Join Friends as we hand out hiking information, talk about current issues facing the ...
