You’re here because you love the Gorge; it’s time to turn that passion into impact to help us protect the places we live, recreate, work, and celebrate. Friends of the Columbia Gorge is the only conservation group entirely dedicated to protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Gorge and we’d love for you to join us.
Thank you for joining with us to protect the Columbia Gorge!
To donate by mail, please send your check to:
Friends of the Columbia Gorge,
123 N.E. 3rd Ave., Suite 108
Portland, OR 97232
If you need any assistance, please give us a call at 971-634-2025. If you need to update your donation information or credit card number, please log into your donor portal here.
Latest News
Keep updated on Friends' work, news stories, and the work happening in the Columbia Gorge.
Dog Mountain Wildflowers. Photo by John Williams.
Friends Defends the Future of Public Lands Through Land and Water Conservation Fund Advocacy
September 25, 2025
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has protected iconic Gorge lands for decades without taxpayer dollars. A new order from the Department of the Interior threatens that progress by restricting acquisitions and partnerships, implementing local vetoes, and facilitating future land sell-offs.
Fire personnel work to contain the Rowena Fire in June 2025. Photo courtesy of Wasco County.
United Way of the Columbia Gorge, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Partner to Raise Funds for Rowena and Burdoin Fire Recovery
September 16, 2025
Friends of the Columbia Gorge has partnered with United Way of the Columbia Gorge on a fundraising effort supporting families impacted by the devastating Rowena and Burdoin Fires. With 100% of donations going directly to relief, this partnership will provide long-term recovery support to affected residents in Oregon and Washington.
Funding from LWCF helped ensure the protection of Catherine Creek. Photo by Robby Miller.
Trump’s Budget Aims to Pillage Conservation Funds
June 5, 2025
The Trump administration’s FY26 budget proposes redirecting roughly $387 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s (LWCF) federal land acquisition budget to fund “deferred maintenance”—that is, repairs to trails, […]
