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 just west of the Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington, that Friends acquired through Share the Wonder.

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

Funded by donations to Share the Wonder, habitat restoration work has begun at Cape Horn and Catherine Creek.


Clark County Council Rejects Illegal Miners' Proposal to Municipalize Private Road

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Clark County Council Rejects Illegal Miners' Proposal to Municipalize Private Road

Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Clark County Council has voted unanimously to deny Zimmerly and Nutter's proposal to turn a public road into a private mining haul route.

Norman Yeon Legacy Circle Brunch

Events

Norman Yeon Legacy Circle Brunch

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Celebrate Your Legacy ~ Celebrate You! Norman Yeon Legacy Circle Gathering You are cordially invited to Friends of the Columbia Gorge annual Norman Yeon L