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Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches Third Spring Gorge Haiku Challenge

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches Third Spring Gorge Haiku Challenge

April 6, 2022
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Annual poetry challenge asks public to write, share haikus on what they love about the Gorge and how we all can help protect, preserve, and steward the area for generations to come.

Massive Mining Proposal Threatens Western Gorge

Massive Mining Proposal Threatens Western Gorge

March 31, 2022
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A massive gravel mine proposed near the Cape Horn trailhead in Skamania County would impact the livability and scenic values of the area for decades to come.

Travel Changes Ahead for the  Gorge Waterfall Corridor

Travel Changes Ahead for the Gorge Waterfall Corridor

March 30, 2022 - By Kevin Gorman
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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."

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