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.

About Friends
Nancy Russell: A Force for Nature

Nancy Russell: A Force for Nature

View photo essay and order Bowen Blair's book about Friends' founder.

Centering Conservation Through Tribal Perspectives

Centering Conservation Through Tribal Perspectives

Friends participates in an initiative with a goal of restoring access and ownership of lands to Indigenous people.

Creating a World-Class Trekking Network Encircling the Gorge

Creating a World-Class Trekking Network Encircling the Gorge

Learn more about the initiative to create a 200-mile loop trail network in the Gorge.


Friends Joins New

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Friends Joins New "Give for the Gorge" Fundraising Program

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Give for the Gorge, a new point-of-sale fundraising program at select Gorge businesses, will benefit local organizations focused on the environment, housing and food security.