Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: October
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The public is invited to view the Gorge Commission's meeting online.
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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
The Columbian: Grappling With the Columbia Gorge
August 16, 2020
In the Press
Powerful political and economic forces are at odds over how resources, communities and growth in the Gorge should be managed.
OPB: Reopened Multnomah Falls Might Preview the Gorge’s Post-Pandemic Future
August 15, 2020
In the Press
Significant logistical challenges were posed for the U.S. Forest Service when it recently reopened the attraction for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Columbian: Crews Raise Hwy 14 As Part of Work to Restore Steigerwald Floodplain
August 12, 2020
In the Press
The project aims to restore 965 acres of floodplain habitat in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Columbia Insight: Gorge Commission Reverses Course on Urban Expansion
August 12, 2020
In the Press
A unanimous vote by the Columbia River Gorge Commission marks the first major change to urban boundary policy in more than three decades.
Features
Plan Review: A Step in the Right Direction
- By Stan Hall
Proposed changes to Gorge protection plan will address climate, urban sprawl.
Stewardship Builds Climate Resilience
With the current trajectory of climate change, volunteers know it’s more important now than ever to make every action be impactful and to work together toward collective change.
Young Gorge Leaders Call for Climate Action
Friends supports community leaders advocating for climate policy reforms.
Inspiring the Next Generation
- By Stan Hall
Over the past 11 years, Friends' outdoor youth education programs have grown and evolved.
Blog
Adapting Land Management for Uncertain Times
September 24, 2020
This has been a year of change and adaptation at Friends--and not the slow kind.
Why Friends Is Pausing Fall Guided Hikes and Outings
September 14, 2020 - By Burt Edwards
Between the pandemic and historic wildfires, it's not a good time to be leading groups of hikers onto Gorge trails.
Your Voice is the Greatest Protector of the Gorge
September 5, 2020 - By Ryan Rittenhouse
Conservation Organizer Ryan Rittenhouse asks you to comment this Tuesday, Sept. 8, on the Columbia River Gorge Commission's Management Plan.
A Life-Changing Experience: Releasing the Western Pond Turtle
August 27, 2020 - By Natasha Stone
A year ago, Community Engagement Specialist Natasha Stone was in radio, hearing about the annual western pond turtle release. Now she was taking part in one.
Upcoming Events
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: November
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The public is invited to view the Gorge Commission's meeting online.
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: December
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The public is invited to view the Gorge Commission's meeting online.