Friends joins "Oregon I Am" campaign to encourage Oregonians to safely connect with each other in a collective celebration of the land and communities across the state.
Earlier this month, the Oregon State Senate Energy and Environment Committee amended and approved Senate Bill 289.
An Oregon state committee approved legislation that safeguards the public from bias and hate crimes committed on public lands.
The developer of a proposed gas-fired power plant in Oregon has apparently decided to withdraw its state-issued permit.
How has Covid both strengthened and changed the Gorge? Join us for our annual meeting on April 18 to learn more.
Victory Over Fracked Gas Power Plant: Developer Abandons Plans to Build Controversial Plant in Umatilla County
Taking a trip to see Gorge wildflowers is a great way to get out of town while continuing to follow social distancing measures.
"The conservation community cannot be silent any longer on issues of justice, equality, and access to the outdoors," says Friends Executive Director Kevin Gorman.
Friends launches second annual Spring Gorge Haiku Challenge for National Poetry Month and International Haiku Poetry Day (April 17).
Poetry challenge asks the public to write and share haikus on what they love about the Columbia Gorge and how we all can help protect, preserve, and steward the area for generations to come.
"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."
Friends' partner website offers trail and travel tips to help you plan and prepare for your trip to the National Scenic Area.
