Ensuring the Gorge remains a vibrant, living place—wondrous, wild, and open to all—is at the core of what we do. We are Friends of the Columbia Gorge, the only conservation organization entirely dedicated to protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Columbia Gorge for future generations.

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Share the Wonder Campaign Launches

Share the Wonder Campaign Launches

A $6.6 million campaign to acquire land, restore habitat, and build trails in the Columbia Gorge.

Friends Acquires New Preserve in Eastern Gorge

Friends Acquires New Preserve in Eastern Gorge

Learn more about Heartleaf Bluffs, a stunning 105-acre cliffside property near Lyle, WA, that Friends acquired through Share the Wonder.

INSPIRED! Art Show Now Open in Hood River

INSPIRED! Art Show Now Open in Hood River

301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge collaborate on the “INSPIRED!” art show, a showcase of conserved lands in the Columbia River Gorge.

Controversial Whistling Ridge Wind Project Ends After 22 Years

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Controversial Whistling Ridge Wind Project Ends After 22 Years

Monday, September 9, 2024

After 22 years of legal battles, the Whistling Ridge Energy Project in the Columbia River Gorge was officially terminated, protecting the scenic landscape and endangered species from harm.