Winter Well-Being Webinar
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Winter Well-Being: How mindfulness in nature improves our lives and Gorge conservation efforts
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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Keep Updated
News & Updates
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches "Our Gorge Connections" Photo Contest
December 6, 2021
Latest News
Seventh annual photo contest celebrates the connection between nature, cultures, and communities that make the Columbia Gorge a vibrant place to visit and live.
Mosier Rail Expansion Defeated
November 18, 2021 - By Michael Lang
Latest News
Union Pacific Railroad has thrown in the towel on its proposed rail expansion project near the town of Mosier, Oregon.
Webinar: Outside & Engaged
November 12, 2021
Multimedia
Watch an archive video of our Nov. 10, 2021, virtual discussion about the opportunities and challenges in outdoor education.
Thrillist: The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon You Never Knew Existed
September 15, 2021
In the Press
Organizations like the Audubon Society, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and Oregon Wild all work protect the incredible wilderness of Oregon.
Features
Water for Warm Springs Partnership
November 1, 2021
To address a water crisis on the Warm Springs Reservation, Friends is part of a coalition of conservation organizations partnering with the Warm Springs Tribes and affiliated groups.
Persistence to Improve Gorge Protections Pays Off, Despite Pandemic
November 1, 2021
Looking upstream toward Elowah Falls. (photographer: Warren Morgan)
The Dust Settles Over Illegal Mining, for Now
November 1, 2021
The nearly four-year dispute over a property in the western Gorge enters a quieter phase.
Proposed Logging in Sensitive Gorge Area Poses Risk of "Dangerous Precedent"
March 25, 2021 - By Stan Hall
"Private logging companies should not be given free passes by government agencies to commercially log the Gorge’s most sensitive locations, like what happened here."
Blog
Blumenauer to Seek Mt. Hood/Gorge Legislation, Wants to Hear From Public
December 14, 2021 - By Kevin Gorman
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer wants to hear from the public by Jan. 7 about outlined concepts for added protections and enhancement to the Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest.
Habitat Restoration at Steigerwald
December 8, 2021 - By Dan Bell
Land Trust Director Dan Bell gives an update on the collaborative work resulting in the restoration of a crucial Columbia River floodplain.
Volunteers Steward Through All Seasons
December 8, 2021 - By Sarah Skelly
Through spring and summer and during rain or heat, volunteers have sustained stewardship progress through a year of limited engagement.
Mitchell Point 2.0
December 7, 2021 - By Kevin Gorman
The Mitchell Point Tunnel project is one of three projects that remain to fully connect the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Upcoming Events
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: February
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The bi-state commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend.
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meetings: March
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The bi-state commission meets the second Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend.
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: April
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The bi-state commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend meetings.