Gorge #400 Trail Invasive Plant Removal, OR
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Help remove invasive plants on this fire-affected, closed trail.
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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
Bike Portland: Time to Look Past Cars, Says Gorge Leader
July 11, 2019
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The head of the organization whose mission is to protect the Columbia Gorge wants fewer people to drive cars through it.
Willamette Week: Oregon Legislature Passes Three Notable Environmental Bills
July 3, 2019
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There will be new regulations for diesel trucks, oil trains and scrapyard operators.
Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Oil Train Spill Response Bill
June 29, 2019
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Three years after the Mosier derailment and spill, the Oregon Legislature steps up
The Dalles Chronicle: Summit Ridge Project Hits Opposition, Technical Challenges
June 29, 2019
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The wind farm, an approved but as yet unbuilt wind energy generation facility proposed near the Deschutes River, is in limbo.
Features
Ready, Set, GOrge! Provides Tips for Hikers Headed to the Gorge
- By Becky Brun
Visitors can plan ahead and prepare for their Gorge visit.
Oil Train Update: Q & A with Michael Lang
- By Erin Middlewood
Friends Conservation Director Michael Lang gives an update on the status of oil transportation through the Gorge.
Art Plants Seeds of Conservation
- By Erin Middlewood
Friends joined artists and poets for a panel discussion at the Conservation in Verse event.
Trailhead Ambassadors Celebrate Earth Day Weekend on the Trails
Over Earth Day weekend, Friends had 24 volunteers across 7 trailheads.
Blog
The View Point Inn Saga Turns a Page
June 27, 2019
Friends and property owners cooperate on a development plan balancing historic preservation and the National Scenic Area.
How Much Love Is Too Much for the Gorge?
June 19, 2019
More voices are asking what's causing the congestion and what can we do about it?
Bipartisan Protection for Public Lands
June 10, 2019 - By Dan Bell
Stable funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is great news for the Gorge.
Long-Term Effort Pays Off for Threatened Oak Trees in the Gorge
March 28, 2019
Thanks to Friends' decade-plus-long effort, a threatened patch of majestic Oregon white oak now enjoys federal protection.
Upcoming Events
Gorge #400 Trail Invasive Plant Removal, OR
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Help remove invasive plants on this fire-affected, closed trail.
White Salmon River Whitewater Rafting, WA
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Enjoy a full day rafting trip on the White Salmon River guided by Wet Planet Rafting.
Eagle Creek Trail Invasive Plant Removal, OR
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Help remove invasive plants on the Eagle Creek trail.