Gorge Towns to Trails is Friends’ initiative to create a world-class trail network encircling the Gorge. Donations to Share the Wonder will help us build a trail from Mosier to The Dalles.
Give for the Gorge, a new point-of-sale fundraising program at select Gorge businesses, will benefit local organizations focused on the environment, housing and food security.
A transformational bequest gift from Gorge conservationist Norman Yeon to Friends on Groundhog Day 2004 was the catalyst for creating Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust.
Friends and the US Forest Service jointly announce an initiative to engage the community in the planning and development of a trail connecting Mosier to The Dalles, Oregon.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of our land trust accreditation. A public comment period is now open through March 22, 2024.
Progress continues on Friends' Gorge Accessibility Project with the completion of the site design plan at Cape Horn Preserve.
Explore some of Friends’ major accomplishments and milestones during Kevin Gorman’s 25-year tenure as Executive Director of Friends.
The railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire presented unique challenges to fire crews, but their work helped mitigate damage and avoid catastrophe.
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.
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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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.
