Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: March
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Commission meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to the public.
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View from Bridge of the Gods, spanning from Cascade Locks, OR to North Bonneville, WA. (photographer: Derek Markee)
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News & Updates
Friends Appeals Logging Decisions Made by Federal & State Agencies
March 2, 2021
The decisions would allow commercial logging in most restricted area of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, in violation of Scenic Area law and Gorge Management Plan.
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"When You See Something That Isn't Right, You Must Say Something"
January 7, 2021
Latest News
A joint statement from Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Riverkeeper on a peaceful transfer of power.
KATU: Everyday Heroes: Reconnecting Steigerwald Refuge to the Columbia River
December 4, 2020
In the Press
(A) group is working right now to transform a section of land along the Columbia River and return a wildlife refuge to a more natural state.
Oregon Allows Controversial Fracked Gas Power Plant to Begin Construction
November 5, 2020
In the Press
Having fought the plant for years, environmentalists expressed surprise that the state has greenlighted a major new greenhouse gas polluter.
Features
10 Gorge Winter Hikes to Start the Year on Good Footing
- By Stan Hall
Friends' staff recommends ten less-crowded trails for bundling up and enjoying the Gorge in the colder months of the year.
Stewarding the Gorge in the Time of COVID-19
In the wake of months of canceled volunteer stewardship events after the initial coronavirus outbreak, a new program was birthed.
Tribes Partner With Friends to Protect Wildlife Refuge
Arguments and a court decision in this potentially far-reaching case are due in 2021.
Plan Review: A Step in the Right Direction
- By Stan Hall
Proposed changes to Gorge protection plan will address climate, urban sprawl.
Blog
A Diamond in the Rough at Catherine Creek
January 28, 2021 - By Dan Bell
Land Trust director Dan Bell tells how a critically important conservation acquisition happened, and what is planned for the preserve at Catherine Creek.
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Rick Ray and Anne Philipsborn: Gorge Protectors with Deep Roots
January 26, 2021 - By Pam Davee
When Rick Ray first became a Friends member in 1982, it was just the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship, which has continued nearly 40 years.
Prepare and Take Care When Visiting the Gorge This Winter
January 25, 2021
Guest blog by Emily Reed of Ready, Set, GOrge!
Eagle Creek Trail Rises From the Ashes
January 8, 2021 - By Kevin Gorman
“It’s never coming back," Executive Director Kevin Gorman thought when the Eagle Creek fire was raging. He was wrong.
Upcoming Events
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: April
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Commission meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to the public.
41st Annual Meeting - Virtual Event
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: May
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Commission meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to the public.