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Friends of the Columbia Gorge & Metropolitan Youth Symphony Community Partnership

Friends of the Columbia Gorge & Metropolitan Youth Symphony Community Partnership

February 22, 2022
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Friends will work with the Youth Symphony as a public education partner around the Symphony's March 6 Spring Concert – In Characters of Fire.

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches "Our Gorge Connections" Photo Contest

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches "Our Gorge Connections" Photo Contest

December 6, 2021
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Seventh annual photo contest celebrates the connection between nature, cultures, and communities that make the Columbia Gorge a vibrant place to visit and live.

Mosier Rail Expansion Defeated

Mosier Rail Expansion Defeated

November 18, 2021 - By Michael Lang
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Union Pacific Railroad has thrown in the towel on its proposed rail expansion project near the town of Mosier, Oregon.

2021 Friends PNW Plein Air Ribbon Winners Announced

2021 Friends PNW Plein Air Ribbon Winners Announced

August 11, 2021
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Elo Wobig was recently selected as the winner of the Friends' ribbon in the 15th annual Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge paint-out.

Especially in Current Conditions, Please Celebrate Independence Day Responsibly

Especially in Current Conditions, Please Celebrate Independence Day Responsibly

June 24, 2021
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"Forests are no place for fireworks and in fact are illegal on federal and state public lands."

Oregon Legislature Acts to Address Bias Crimes on Public Lands

Oregon Legislature Acts to Address Bias Crimes on Public Lands

June 9, 2021
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On June 9 the Oregon House approvedSB 289, following passage this April in the Oregon Senate. The bill now goes to Gov. Kate Brown for signing.

Dry Creek Falls Shot Wins Grand Prize in Friends' Sixth Annual Photo Contest

Dry Creek Falls Shot Wins Grand Prize in Friends' Sixth Annual Photo Contest

May 13, 2021
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Dan Hawk’s winning shot at Dry Creek Falls is a beautiful example of what decades of Gorge protection look like.

After Gorge Rescue, Friends Encourages Public Support of Search & Rescue Efforts

After Gorge Rescue, Friends Encourages Public Support of Search & Rescue Efforts

May 10, 2021
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"Volunteer search & Rescue units are always underfunded and when you need them, you really need them."

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