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Field Report: Students Learn Hands-On at Gorge Turtle Habitat

Field Report: Students Learn Hands-On at Gorge Turtle Habitat

April 14, 2023 - By Sarah Skelly

Carson, Washington, middle-schoolers receive a day of education and exploration on Gorge public lands.

Support Funding for Gorge Climate Work

Support Funding for Gorge Climate Work

March 10, 2023 - By Denise López
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Ahead of an important hearing in Salem on March 13, push Oregon legislators to fully fund the Gorge Commission's budget.

Take Action: Zimmerly Continues to Threaten the National Scenic Area

Take Action: Zimmerly Continues to Threaten the National Scenic Area

February 21, 2023 - By Denise López
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The public is urged to take action today by March 1 and ask the Clark County Land Use Hearing Examiner to require a full environmental review for this proposed harmful mining project.

Columbia Gorge News: Citizen Scientists Expand Understanding of Gorge Bees

Columbia Gorge News: Citizen Scientists Expand Understanding of Gorge Bees

October 15, 2022
In the Press

Once trained, Oregon Bee Atlas volunteers explore the state with nets and kill jars, collecting bees in natural landscapes like forests and meadows.

Oregon Terminates Gas-Fired Power Plant Proposal Near Columbia River

Oregon Terminates Gas-Fired Power Plant Proposal Near Columbia River

September 27, 2022
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“Oregon’s future begins today, free of new fossil fuel power plants, which are dirty dinosaurs of a bygone era.”

Janie Lowe wins Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award

Janie Lowe wins Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award

August 24, 2022
In the Press

Lowe’s winning oil painting—a piece capturing a summer sunset in the Gorge—was one of several Gorge plein air paintings recognized by Maryhill and partner organizations.

Portland Artist Wins Columbia Gorge "Paint Out"

Portland Artist Wins Columbia Gorge "Paint Out"

August 16, 2022
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Creating her award-winning work “wasn’t just plein air painting; it was adventure painting," said Portland-area painter Janie Lowe.

New Short Film Showcases Efforts to Stop Illegal Mining Operation in Gorge

New Short Film Showcases Efforts to Stop Illegal Mining Operation in Gorge

August 3, 2022
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Co-produced by Holden Films and Friends of the Columbia Gorge, "When the Hard Work Begins" prim

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