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Clark County Council Rejects Illegal Miners' Proposal to Municipalize Private Road

Clark County Council Rejects Illegal Miners' Proposal to Municipalize Private Road

July 18, 2024

The Clark County Council has voted unanimously to deny Zimmerly and Nutter's proposal to turn a public road into a private mining haul route.

Conserved Lands Do Not Impede Housing Development

Conserved Lands Do Not Impede Housing Development

June 20, 2024

In a letter to the editor in Columbia Gorge News, Friends refutes Wasco County Planning Director’s attack on conservation land ownership.

Portland Schoolteacher Wins Grand Prize in Columbia Gorge Photo Contest

Portland Schoolteacher Wins Grand Prize in Columbia Gorge Photo Contest

June 18, 2024

Dave Edwards Noyes' winning image captures sunlit Oregon white oak trees at Mosier Plateau Trail.

301 Gallery & Friends of the Columbia Gorge Present “INSPIRED!” Art Exhibition

301 Gallery & Friends of the Columbia Gorge Present “INSPIRED!” Art Exhibition

May 7, 2024

301 Gallery % Friends of the Columbia Gorge announce an art exhibition titled “INSPIRED!,” a showcase of conserved lands in the Columbia River Gorge. 10% of proceeds benefit Friends.

Heartleaf Bluffs: A Gem Hiding in Plain Sight

Heartleaf Bluffs: A Gem Hiding in Plain Sight

April 12, 2024
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Heartleaf Bluffs, a stunning 105-acre cliffside property just west of the Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington, is the jewel of Share the Wonder.

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

April 11, 2024

In 2020, Friends acquired preserves at Cape Horn and Catherine Creek. Each holds opportunities for habitat restoration and accessible recreation through Share the Wonder.

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
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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.

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