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.
Get Involved
Friends’ conservation work is driven by members, volunteers, and activists. There are many ways to join our community of Gorge enthusiasts. Here are some ways to get started:

January 24: Appeal of Ruling That Shut Down Illegal Gorge Mine
At 11 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, a panel of the Washington Court of Appeals will hear arguments in appeal of the Columbia River Gorge Commission's 2019 ruling.

Breaching the Snake River Dams
While the dams are far upstream of the Gorge, dwindling Gorge salmon runs, tribal significance and recreation benefits led Friends to support the breaching proposals.

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.

Features
Collaboration Yields a Climate Action Plan for the Columbia Gorge
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Events
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: February
Tuesday, February 14, 2023