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Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life

Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life

April 10, 2024

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.

Friends Joins New "Give for the Gorge" Fundraising Program

Friends Joins New "Give for the Gorge" Fundraising Program

February 21, 2024
Latest News

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.

How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge

How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge

February 1, 2024 - By Kevin Gorman
Latest News

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 Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

January 24, 2024
In the Press

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.

Land Trust Accreditation Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice

Land Trust Accreditation Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice

January 18, 2024
Latest News

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.

A Shared Vision Takes Shape at Cape Horn

A Shared Vision Takes Shape at Cape Horn

January 2, 2024
Latest News

Progress continues on Friends' Gorge Accessibility Project with the completion of the site design plan at Cape Horn Preserve.

Kevin Gorman Reflects on 25 Years Leading Friends of the Columbia Gorge

Kevin Gorman Reflects on 25 Years Leading Friends of the Columbia Gorge

December 31, 2023
Latest News

Explore some of Friends’ major accomplishments and milestones during Kevin Gorman’s 25-year tenure as Executive Director of Friends.

Interagency Collaboration Helps Mitigate Damage from Railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire

Interagency Collaboration Helps Mitigate Damage from Railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire

December 30, 2023
Latest News

The railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire presented unique challenges to fire crews, but their work helped mitigate damage and avoid catastrophe.

Western Gray Squirrels Uplisted to Endangered Status in Washington State

Western Gray Squirrels Uplisted to Endangered Status in Washington State

November 20, 2023
Latest News

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.

2022-23 Annual Report Released

2022-23 Annual Report Released

November 8, 2023

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.

Washington Supreme Court Tells Mining Violators to Pound Sand

Washington Supreme Court Tells Mining Violators to Pound Sand

September 28, 2023 - By Nathan Baker

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.

Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Connecting Communities and Nature

Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Connecting Communities and Nature

September 26, 2023 - By Denise López

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