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
About Friends

Nancy Russell: A Force for Nature
View photo essay and order Bowen Blair's book about Friends' founder.

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

Newsroom
Western Gray Squirrels Uplisted to Endangered Status in Washington State
Monday, November 20, 2023

Events
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: December
Tuesday, December 12, 2023