
A New Oregon: Building Solidarity With Black & Indigenous Communities
Join the Chúush Fund and Black Resilience Fund for a virtual concert of songs and stories.
Keeping the Columbia Gorge wild and wondrous is the core of what we do. Friends of the Columbia Gorge is the only conservation organization dedicated solely to protecting the scenic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Columbia Gorge for generations to come. For almost 40 years we have worked to protect the Columbia Gorge from irresponsible development, preserve vital lands, promote responsible stewardship, strengthen public support for conservation initiatives, and expose local youth to the Gorge's wonders. Learn more: gorgefriends.org/about
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A joint statement from Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Riverkeeper on a peaceful transfer of power.
Having fought the plant for years, environmentalists expressed surprise that the state has greenlighted a major new greenhouse gas polluter.
The water crisis in Warm Springs gains support from coalition of conservation groups.
For the first time, the management plan requires a climate action strategy to continue to protect the region and adapt to changing climate.
Friends' staff recommends ten less-crowded trails for bundling up and enjoying the Gorge in the colder months of the year.
In the wake of months of canceled volunteer stewardship events after the initial coronavirus outbreak, a new program was birthed.
Arguments and a court decision in this potentially far-reaching case are due in 2021.
Proposed changes to Gorge protection plan will address climate, urban sprawl.
“It’s never coming back," Executive Director Kevin Gorman thought when the Eagle Creek fire was raging. He was wrong.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality wants to hear from you by Dec. 29.
A former Earthjustice executive director comes home to the Gorge.
Join the Chúush Fund and Black Resilience Fund for a virtual concert of songs and stories.
Commission meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to the public.