Issues/Campaigns
Friends is working on the ground every day to protect the Gorge we know and love. The major conservation issues we work on include:
Stop a Gorge Casino!
Help fight the proposal to place a mega casino in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge.
Supporting Public Land Acquisition
Friends has worked to secure over $50 million in federal funding to purchase nearly 40,000 acres of Gorge lands, including lands acquired by the U.S. Forest Service at Cape Horn (in green on map at left).
Improving Gorge Air Quality
Friends is working with a broad coalition to stop polluters and improve Gorge air quality.
Proposed Destination Resort
Friends is challenging the Gorge's first destination resort in protected Scenic Area lands.
Creating Trails
Working with landowners and public agencies, Friends supports public use of new trails and parks that encourage appreciation of the Gorge's scenic and natural beauty.
Condit Dam Removal
Support removal of the century-old Condit Dam on the spectacular White Salmon River.
Development Oversight and Litigation
Friends' monitoring and legal efforts protect the Gorge from the spread of sprawling residential development.
Energy Development
Friends supports clean, renewable energy development, while working to ensure appropriate siting and protection of Gorge resources.













