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Trailhead Ambassador 2019 Roundup

Trailhead Ambassador 2019 Roundup

September 26, 2019 - By Natalie Ferraro

Trailhead Ambassador Coordinator Natalie Ferraro reports on another successful season of the volunteer outreach program.

TVW: Field Report: Saving the Pond Turtles (Video)

TVW: Field Report: Saving the Pond Turtles (Video)

September 24, 2019
In the Press, Multimedia

They were on the pathway to disappearing in Washington. But a fierce conservation program is helping to bring back a strong population of western pond turtles.

C-W Post-Record: Turtle Release Gives Threatened Species a Head Start

C-W Post-Record: Turtle Release Gives Threatened Species a Head Start

September 19, 2019
In the Press

After wintering at Oregon Zoo, young western pond turtles released at Friends of the Columbia Gorge's "Turtle Haven."

Route Fifty: Bus Service in a Recreation Corridor Takes Off

Route Fifty: Bus Service in a Recreation Corridor Takes Off

September 18, 2019
In the Press

Oregon’s Department of Transportation has seen strong demand among riders for buses that run between Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Small Step for Friends, Big Step for Pond Turtles

Small Step for Friends, Big Step for Pond Turtles

September 17, 2019 - By Dan Bell

Land Trust Director Dan Bell reflects on recent accomplishments and what it means going forward for Gorge conservation.

Columbia Gorge Climate Strike Week

Columbia Gorge Climate Strike Week

September 16, 2019
Latest News

The Gorge joins hundreds of locations, worldwide, calling for action to address the global climate crisis.

Outdoors NW: Columbia Friends Earn Accreditation

Outdoors NW: Columbia Friends Earn Accreditation

September 13, 2019
In the Press

The Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust was awarded its inaugural accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust Earns National Recognition

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust Earns National Recognition

September 4, 2019
Latest News

Friends Land Trust to be honored at national annual Land Trust Alliance gathering this fall.

How Oregon Passed a Historic Oil Train Spill Response Bill

How Oregon Passed a Historic Oil Train Spill Response Bill

August 22, 2019 - By Michael Lang

The Legislature acts three years after the Mosier derailment and spill.

Changes "A-Boot" for Fall Guided Hikes Registration

Changes "A-Boot" for Fall Guided Hikes Registration

August 22, 2019

Update on the Zimmerly Quarry: August 2019

Update on the Zimmerly Quarry: August 2019

August 22, 2019 - By Nathan Baker

Friends wins an important decision at Gorge Commission hearing, but questions remain about enforcement.

Camas-Washougal Post-Record: Rock Mine Takes Hit at Hearing

Camas-Washougal Post-Record: Rock Mine Takes Hit at Hearing

August 22, 2019
In the Press

Gorge Commission reverses 2018 county decision; Friends group seeks stop-work order on illegal mining.

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