Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: December
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The bi-state commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend meetings.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Newsroom
View from Bridge of the Gods, spanning from Cascade Locks, OR to North Bonneville, WA. (photographer: Derek Markee)
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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News & Updates
Western Gray Squirrels Uplisted to Endangered Status in Washington State
November 20, 2023
Latest News
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to uplist the western gray squirrel from threatened to endangered under the state’s endangered species act.
Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Connecting Communities and Nature
September 26, 2023 - By Denise López
Friends Achieves Three Major Court Victories Against Serial Mining Violators
June 26, 2023 - By Nathan Baker
Latest News
A spectacular trifecta of defeats for land-use violators in three different courts marks a watershed moment in the protection of the National Scenic Area from the illegal mining at the Zimmerly pit.
Protecting Agricultural Land for Agricultural Uses
June 26, 2023 - By Nathan Baker
Latest News
Friends gears up to defend a recent appellate decision that, if upheld on further appeal, will continue to protect farmland in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area now and into the future.
Features
2022-23 Annual Report Released
November 8, 2023
Our 2022-23 annual report is now available! Discover Friends' impact in every corner of the Gorge. Choose your experience with digital highlights, PDFs, and audio in both English and Spanish.
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Washington Supreme Court Tells Mining Violators to Pound Sand
September 28, 2023 - By Nathan Baker
The Washington Supreme Court has denied mining violators Zimmerly and Nutter's petition for review and rejected their arguments that they have a right to mine the property with no land use permits.
Collaboration Yields a Climate Action Plan for the Columbia Gorge
December 22, 2022 - By Denise López
Bringing in members of often-overlooked communities, contributed to a Columbia Gorge climate plan that would address local concerns and be broadly supported.
Blog
Centering Conservation Through Tribal Perspectives
April 12, 2023
Friends participates in an initiative with a goal of restoring access and ownership of lands to the Indigenous people who have occupied and stewarded the lands for countless generations.
Step by Step, Gorge Towns to Trails Forges New Connections
April 7, 2023 - By Renée Tkach
Read an update of the biggest recreation initiative in Friends' history.
Breaching the Snake River Dams
November 30, 2022 - By Steve McCoy
While the dams are far upstream of the Gorge, dwindling Gorge salmon runs, tribal significance and recreation benefits led Friends to support the breaching proposals.
Upcoming Events
Gorge on Tap: A Night of Games & Stories
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Join us for a night of fun on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at TPK Brewing in SE Portland!