News & Updates
PRESS RELEASE: Appeal Challenges Washington Governor’s Approval of Controversial Wind Energy Project
April 5 - Yesterday Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Save Our Scenic Area filed a petition for judicial review in the Thurston County Superior Court, challenging Washington Governor Christine ...
Advocacy groups challenge wind farm approval
April 5, The Columbian - Two advocacy groups this week filed a legal challenge against the Whistling Ridge Energy Project, hoping to block the Skamania County wind farm approved by Gov. Chris ...
Gorge Management Plan Inadequate, Court Rules
February 23, Capital Press - A plan for managing the Columbia River Gorge violates federal protections for the 300,000-acre area,
according to the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Press Release: Court of Appeals Finds Gorge Commission Fails to Protect Resources from Cumulative Effects
February 23 - Today the Oregon Court of Appeals held that the Columbia River Gorge Commission violated the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act by failing to demonstrate protection of ...
Hike of the Week
Follow leader Billie Anger past seven cascading waterfalls on this loop hike. Climb along rushing Wahkeena Creek on trails lined with bursting wildflowers.
What's Happening
Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Dancing Rock, WA
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Remove skeleton weed and other obnoxious weeds at the special Friends' property.
Cape Horn Trail Maintenance Work Party
Friday, May 25, 2012 - Join Cape Horn Conservancy to work on one of the newest trails in the Gorge.
Gorge on Tap
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - A chance to eat, drink and learn more about the Columbia Gorge at the Springhouse Cellar Winery in Hood River, Oregon.
June 1-3: Tabling at White Salmon Spring Festival
Find Friends among the rides, games, food and parade at this three day event.
