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:

Water for Warm Springs: Helping Tribal Allies in Time of Need

Water for Warm Springs: Helping Tribal Allies in Time of Need

Executive Director Kevin Gorman on the Warm Springs water partnership and campaign and how you can help.

Meet the Columbia River’s Most Ancient Elder: Lamprey

Meet the Columbia River’s Most Ancient Elder: Lamprey

On Nov. 18, join us for a live discussion with Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission about their Lamprey Project.

What You Don't See: 40 Years of Gorge Protection

What You Don't See: 40 Years of Gorge Protection

Conservation Director Michael Lang on the visible legacy of Gorge protection work.


Oregon Allows Controversial Fracked Gas Power Plant to Begin Construction

News & Updates

Oregon Allows Controversial Fracked Gas Power Plant to Begin Construction

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Having fought the plant for years, environmentalists expressed surprise that the state has greenlighted a major new greenhouse gas polluter.

Meet the Columbia River’s Most Ancient Elder: Lamprey

Events

Meet the Columbia River’s Most Ancient Elder: Lamprey

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Join Friends online for a live webinar discussion about how the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is saving this critical species from extinction.