Western pond turtles basking in the sun in Skamania County. (Photographer: Brandon Davis)
2018-19 Annual Report: Partnering for Pond Turtles
November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019 The decades-long partnership working to return western pond turtles to the Gorge’s quiet, shallow ponds is an inspiring success story. More than 30 years ago, the pond […]
PPFG: Watchdogs Contest Proposed Oregon Fracked Gas Power Plant
November 1, 2019
November 1, 2019 Press Release, Power Past Fracked Gas Salem, OR—Today, a coalition of groups requested a hearing to challenge Perennial Wind Chaser’s (Perennial) proposed 415-megawatt fracked gas-fired power plant, near […]
The Oregonian: Inside the Preserve That’s Bringing Baby Turtles Back to the Gorge
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019 By Samantha Swindler, The Oregonian(View original story) Down a gravel road, just on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge in Skamania County, is a 64-acre […]
The Columbian: Unpermitted Activity Alleged at Washougal Pit
October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019 By Jake Thomas, the Columbian(View original article) More than a month after the Columbia River Gorge Commission determined that a gravel mine outside of Washougal lacked necessary permits […]
NRDC: The Bomb Train Derailment That Sparked a Resistance in the Gorge
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019 By Lora Shinn, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)(view original article) A cluster of pick-your-own cherry orchards beckons visitors to the town of Mosier, Oregon, each summer. The […]
A young western pond turtle, ready to be released into a pond at Friends' Turtle Haven land trust preserve. (photographer: Vince Ready, Lasting Light Photography)
Endangered Turtles Brought to Their Gorge Haven
September 26, 2019
By Stan HallDigital Communications Manager September 26, 2019 The story of a collaborative effort to help an endangered turtle species in the Gorge, told by people who help make it happen. […]
A young western pond turtle swims just after being released into a pond at Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust Turtle Haven preserve. (photographer: Vince Ready, Lasting Light Photography)
Small Step for Friends, Big Step for Pond Turtles
September 17, 2019
By Dan BellLand Trust Director September 17, 2019 All turtle photos by Vince Ready, Lasting Light Photography. Sometimes a picture is worth far more than a thousand words. Last week, the Washington […]
Looking east toward The Dalles from Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust's Mt. Ulka preserve. (photographer: Debbie Asakawa)
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust Earns National Recognition
September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019 Contacts: Burt Edwards, communications director, Friends of the Columbia Gorge | 971.634.0595 (Office) | 703.861.8237 (Cell) | burt@gorgefriends.org (email)Dan Bell, land trust director, Friends of the Columbia Gorge | 971.634.2037 […]
Smoke rises above the fire caused by a Union Pacific derailment and oil spill near the town of Mosier, OR, 2016. (photographer: Michael McKeag)
How Oregon Passed a Historic Oil Train Spill Response Bill
August 22, 2019
By Michael LangConservation Director August 22, 2019 With just one day remaining before the Oregon Legislature adjourned for 2019, the Senate approved a bill (HB 2209) requiring oil spill response planning […]
The illegal Zimmerly quarry, located inside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Clark County, WA.
Update on the Zimmerly Quarry: August 2019
August 22, 2019
By Nathan BakerSenior Staff Attorney August 22, 2019 On August 13, a new chapter in the saga of the controversial Zimmerly quarry in eastern Clark County, WA—believed to be the largest and longest […]
July 2019: Unpermitted rock crushing (at left) takes place at the Zimmerly gravel mine, within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
August 13 Hearing Set to Halt Illegal Mine in the Columbia Gorge
August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019 Unpermitted mining expands as Friends and neighbors present their case for the mine’s closure Contact: Burt Edwards, communications director | 971.634.0595 (office) | 703.861.8237 (cell) | burt@gorgefriends.org (email) PORTLAND, […]
Willamette Week: High Court Rules Against State in Energy Facility Decision
August 4, 2019
August 4, 2019 By Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week(View original article) The Oregon Supreme Court this week made it harder for energy companies to site facilities where opponents don’t want them—including, […]