Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Protecting the Gorge Since 1980 Summer 2019 Newsletter
How Much Love Is Too Much for the Gorge?
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o celebrate our 40th anniversary within public, private, and tribal lands In the last decade, we’ve connected with in 2020, Friends will unveil a new across two states. hundreds of community groups, nonprofits, organizational logo early next year. In our second decade, we emerged as government entities, and Tribes in order to TTo create it, we have taken a deep dive in a protector. Protective rules for the new block the development of more than a dozen recent months to reflect on who we are, National Scenic Area were being adopted, coal and oil terminals. We launched the how the public perceives us, and the core but they would only work if a watchdog ambitious bi-state Gorge Towns to Trails project values that define us. All those factors shape was fighting to ensure that state and federal and created a new public land stewardship Friends’ roles in relation to the Gorge as agencies enforced them rigorously. We spent program, following the 2017 Eagle Creek protector, visionary, and connector. those years commenting, testifying, and fire. These recent efforts led to our winning Protectors draw a line in the sand often litigating decisions that violated the a special matching grant from Grady Britton, to protect what they believe is right. A legislation we had worked so hard to pass. a leading Portland-based communications visionary looks beyond the present moment In the third decade, threats facing firm, to sharpen our brand identity and to imagine the future. To succeed, though, the Gorge shifted from expansion of communication approaches in order to visionaries and protectors have to embrace residential development to plans for major engage more people in loving and protecting being connectors. Understanding that the commercial and industrial activities: the Columbia Gorge. sum is greater than its parts, connectors pull casinos, destination resorts, coal- That all brings us up to today. It’s others together to achieve greater goals. fired plants, and more. In response, as exciting to imagine what the next forty These core values have been in Friends’ connectors and visionaries we opened our years will bring. DNA since our inception, rotating in first Gorge office in Hood River, and we prominence over the last four decades. launched our land trust. Friends’ shifted In our first decade, we were primarily from being just a protector and watchdog visionaries – a tiny nonprofit pushing for to the role of connector, becoming a Kevin Gorman, Executive Director legislation to create a National Scenic Area community leader and problem solver. [email protected]
Camas in bloom at Memaloose Overlook. Photo: Mark McConnell
3 In peak seasons, traffic congestion on the Historic Columbia River Highway can stretch for up to a mile. How Much Love Is TooPhoto: Courtesy ofMuch? OR Department of Transportation
Kevin Gorman, Executive Director, [email protected]
he Columbia River Gorge is loved Portland metro area, and many come to enjoy a than double the visitors. Most visitors by countless people, near and far. quality of life that includes the Gorge. Finally, congregate along a six-mile corridor So many people, in fact, that a key 99 percent of Gorge visitors get to their favorite similar to our waterfall area. So Zion Tchallenge of the future is, “How do we love trailhead or scenic viewpoint using one form of has implemented several strategies. In the Gorge without loving it to death?” transportation: private automobiles. the 1970s, the Park Service took the As we approach the summer season of mile-long backups on the Historic More voices are asking what’s causing the Columbia River Highway and trailheads full by 9:00 in the morning, more voices congestion and what can we do about it? are asking what’s causing the congestion and what can we do about it? The Oregon Department of Transportation dramatic step to close the Scenic Canyon Three primary causes of the congestion (ODOT) and other agencies have added mass Road to automobiles in the busy season. are clear. First, the region has become a transit in the Gorge. That’s great, except it’s Despite initial concerns, use of buses was prime travel destination. Portland tourism not part of a bigger plan so it does little to a huge success. Congestion on the road tax receipts went up 80 percent between address congestion. disappeared, bicycles started showing up, 2010 and 2017, and from 2012 to 2017 The Columbia Gorge is not a national and the shuttle service provided local jobs. the number of international passengers park, but there are aspects of national However, the shuttle service suffered as flying into Portland International Airport parks that should be considered to address park attendance skyrocketed. The park is increased by 68 percent; domestic air congestion. Utah’s Zion National Park is half now considering bringing more electric traffic saw a similar rise. Second, 30,000 the acreage of the Columbia River Gorge buses into Zion, as well as limiting daily to 40,000 people a year are moving to the National Scenic Area and receives more entry into the most congested areas.
4 The Gorge has tremendous unifying factors: the National Scenic Area designation and a bistate management plan.
Similarly, ODOT recently finalized a Gorge Towns to Trails – our vision for and created a Transportation Management congestion planning process for the Historic a 200-mile loop trail around the Gorge Association (TMA). Highway. In the long run, it could mean connecting communities, farmlands and wild The TMA was able to set up a uniform that during busy periods, the waterfall areas – is a great example of how to protect parking system in Washington Park that section of the highway is only open to shuttle lands through acquisitions and disperse includes about as many parking spaces as buses, cyclists, and local vehicles. Short- recreation to less-popular areas and support Rooster Rock State Park and generates more run solutions include having a flagger at local communities through a multi-day than $4 million a year in fees. That revenue Multnomah Falls and having Benson Lake trekking system. We also should consider pays for shuttle buses, websites that highlight serve as overflow parking for Multnomah daily use permits for sensitive areas like transportation alternatives, and apps that can Falls. Congestion relief steps are also Oneonta Gorge and recognize that some of let people know where parking is available. occurring across the river in Washington, the Gorge’s most sensitive areas should simply Since implementing the TMA, private where the Dog Mountain parking permit be off limits to any expanded recreation. vehicle use in Washington Park has gone system has reduced weekend congestion and Gorge transportation and recreation down and transit, bicycling, and car-share improved safety. But its restrictions have at should be seen as an interconnecting web use has gone up. times left the parking lot half empty in peak where transit options and trails systems The Gorge is admittedly more wildflower season. We need to continue to traverse communities and landscapes complicated than Washington Park, but assess, adjust, and improve. throughout the entire Gorge. it has tremendous unifying factors: the Gorge congestion needs to be All of these ideas require more funding, National Scenic Area designation and a addressed holistically. Fortunately, the and one potential approach to that issue can bistate management plan that can bring Columbia River Gorge Commission and be found in Washington Park in Portland. A the necessary entities together. We can’t U.S. Forest Service are currently reviewing few years ago Washington Park was facing pretend to solve problems that will arise the National Scenic Area management plan. unmanageable congestion, and various 50 or 100 years from now, but we can Any revisions to the recreation aspects partners and stakeholders – including address our current congestion problem of the plan should be based on recreation Metro, which owns the Zoo, Portland Parks and embrace the opportunities in front of opportunities, visitor expectations, and & Recrereation, the Children’s Museum, us. It is our time and our turn to take the natural resource protection. Hoyt Arboretum, and others – got together reins and shape our future.
Overcrowding at Oneonta Gorge damages sensitive plant, fish, and wildlife habitat. Photo: Weinstein PR
5 We Asked, and You Answered
Sophia Aepfelbacher, Membership Coordinator, [email protected]
riends members fund and guide So what did members say? While most respondents indicated they our work each and every day. are members in order to protect the Gorge, The issues you care most about: That’s why it’s so critical for us to several suggested that arranging discounts understandF what drives you to support • Limiting inappropriate development, at Gorge businesses or outdoor equipment Gorge protection, and how satisfied you fighting back against oil/coal retailers would be a welcomed benefit. are with Friends as an organization. In transportation, and preventing clear cut Many good suggestions were shared looking for answers, we decided a survey logging (90 percent say very important) around our hiking program, specifically would be the easiest and most direct way • Combating traffic congestion/trail about how to improve the registration to hear from valued members like you. over-usage (59 percent very important, process. We did make some changes this We were completely blown away by 36 percent somewhat) year, and we are evaluating the impact of the overwhelmingly positive feedback those changes to determine how we can • Environmental stewardship (55 percent we received from the 759 members who make guided hikes more accessible. We very, 39 percent somewhat) completed our recent online survey (a 19 anticipate implementing a new registration percent response rate). It’s an inspiring And what about membership benefits? program and process soon. reminder that our members care deeply • The quarterly newsletter is important. about our work preserving and protecting (44 percent very important, 42 percent the Columbia Gorge. somewhat important) Friends presentations and Thank you to everyone who took • Early registration and members’ only publications always lift my the time to give us their valuable input! hikes are valued. (61 percent said very Your feedback, insight, suggestions, or somewhat important) and questions all help shape our spirits and give me hope. vision for 2019 and beyond. Not surprisingly, many members also expressed interest in purchasing shirts, jackets, hats, patches and other items branded with the Friends logo. As we gear up for our 40th anniversary next year, watch for the opportunity to purchase these types of items. Protecting this wondrous place requires us to be fierce advocates for the Gorge and to be able to quickly mobilize support when needed. This year, as we work to enhance our communication, we will be inviting members to opt-in to our new texting channel. We appreciate the time everyone took to complete the survey and will continue using the results to guide our decisions in the coming year.
I enjoy spending time in the Gorge and want to see it protected now and for years to come.
Illustration: Survey Monkey 66 7 Worst Weeds in the Gorge
Mika Barrett, Stewardship Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]
Friends presentations and ere’s a common experience: 2. Shiny geranium 6. Puncturevine you pull a few weeds in your This small, low-growing geranium bears a This innocent-looking plant has small publications always lift my yard, and next thing you know, pink, five-petal flower. A single plant can yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It Hmore pop up. Now imagine weeding the produce hundreds of seeds and germinate up grows from a taproot and spreads spirits and give me hope. entire Columbia Gorge. to three times per season. almost flat along the ground, with Non-native, invasive weed species thorny seeds that will stick in your threaten the native plants and ecosystems 3. Knapweed shoes or puncture a bicycle tire. of the Gorge, and agencies on both side of This plant stands a few inches to a couple of feet the Columbia River cooperate to combat tall, and has a deep taproot. The leaves are fern- 7. False brome infestations. These weeds threaten the like with white, pink or purple flowers. Similar This hair-covered grass grows in beauty of the Gorge and its ecological to garlic mustard, knapweed puts out chemicals bunches and usually stays green diversity. We asked weed managers to that hurt surrounding plants. throughout the year. It grows in both shaded forests and sunny meadows. name the top seven invasive plants that 4. Hawkweed threaten the Gorge. This common invasive grows to a foot or two You can help tall and produces yellow or orange dandelion- 1. Garlic mustard like flowers. The roots send out runners, Hikers who spot any of these All the weed managers agreed garlic making it quick to spread and hard to pull, so villains should take a photo, note the mustard is “Public Enemy No. 1.” It it readily crowds out the native wildflowers location, and contact Friends or the thrives in deep shade or blazing sun that Gorge enthusiasts enjoy. local county’s noxious weed board. and stands two to three feet high, You can also help by joining a Friends’ with jagged, heart-shaped leaves and 5. Rush skeletonweed stewardship work party to combat small, four-petal white flowers. A self- Rush skeletonweed has a deep taproot, small these plants. pollinator, one square yard of garlic yellow flowers, slender stems and sparse For more information on each plant mustard can produce 62,000 seeds that leaves. Like dandelions, it sends out seeds and its ecological threats, read our full will completely crowd out anything else. attached to downy tufts that disperse by wind. article at gorgefriends.org/weeds.
Above, from left: Hawkweed, garlic mustard, and false brome. Photos: Washington State Noxious Weed Control; Laura Berman; Glenn Miller, KingCounty.gov.
7 Catherine Creek Labyrinth. Photo: Debbie Asakawa
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Bipartisan Protection for Public Lands
Dan Bell, Land Trust Director, [email protected] This long-awaited funding
ith summer coming, like offshore oil and gas development supports stability is great news for thousands of other folks, I the program, and a portion of those funds the Columbia Gorge. look forward to enjoying have been put to good use in the Gorge. Wpublic lands in the Gorge – Cape Horn, Over the past decade, the fund has Finally, this past March, Congress Catherine Creek, and the Sandy River contributed more than $2 million to help permanently reauthorized the Land Delta, to name a few. As a Gorge resident, the U.S. Forest Service purchase critical and Water Conservation Fund as part I am also sure to find myself walking along lands from willing sellers, including the of a sweeping, bipartisan, public lands the Hood River waterfront or relaxing at Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust. package. This success culminated a years- Toll Bridge Park in the Hood River Valley. Numerous grants have been made to state long effort by congressional champions Lately I have been thinking about and local governments to improve boat on both sides of the aisle and stakeholders something that all of these places have in marinas, tennis courts, public restrooms, across the country. For the first time in its common: they all were made possible by the and more. history, the Land and Water Conservation federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Despite its success, for five decades the Fund is now a permanent program. The Land and Water Conservation Land and Water Conservation Fund faced a This long-awaited funding stability Fund is one of America’s most important persistent challenge. Congressional legislation is great news for the Columbia Gorge. As conservation programs, responsible for authorizing the program always included Gorge popularity increases, important protecting parks, wildlife refuges, and a sunset provision, adding uncertainty to recreational improvements and trail recreation areas at the federal, state, and congressional support for the fund. Broad connections need to be made, and scenic local levels. When you live in the Columbia national coalitions had to mobilize regularly overlooks are waiting to be built. A Gorge, you realize the impact of the fund through the years to push for reauthorization. reliable Land and Water Conservation is everywhere, and impressively, it works Here in the Pacific Northwest, the efforts of Fund will help Gorge advocates plan without using taxpayer dollars. Instead, Friends staff and members have been a key for the future to meet the needs of the a small portion of revenues generated by part of those fights. decades ahead.
8 Welcomes and Goodbyes
Paige Unangst, Finance Director, [email protected]
riends is excited to introduce our two newest board members, Joe Campbell and Cynthia Winter. FJoe and Cynthia will each serve for three years on our 16-member Board of Directors that brings together a wide array of interests and skills to advance the mission and vision of our organization. Joe Campbell grew up in Hood River, where his natural passion for protecting the Gorge was cultivated. An MD focused on wilderness medicine, Joe learned the art of winemaking in Joe Campbell Cynthia Winter 1974, when he and his wife, Pat, became pioneers in the Oregon wine-producing board, where she served from 2006 to 2015. and development, she also works with Solid industry as cofounders of Elk Cove Cynthia was executive director of Habitat Ground Consulting. Cynthia has served Winery in Gaston. Now retired, Joe also for Humanity in Portland and also served on the boards of Friends of Vista House, serves on the board of the Portland dance as director of organizational development Slow Food Portland, and the Portland company Body Vox. for the Oregon Food Bank. As founder and Farmers Market. Long time Columbia Gorge resident principle of Winter Resources, a consulting In April this year, four board members Cynthia Winter is returning to Friends’ practice involved in organizational leadership ended their terms after six years of service. We will miss the energy and talents they brought to the board, but we’re delighted In February, we welcomed back Natalie Ferraro, that none of these great people are really to serve as our Trailhead Ambassador Coordinator saying goodbye to Friends. Debbie Asakawa for 2019. Natalie previously worked with Friends as will continue volunteering as a member a conservation organizer intern. at large on the board’s philanthropy committee. Pat Campbell will serve as a As a life-long Northwesterner with a degree in trustee for the Friends of the Columbia environmental sciences from Washington State Gorge Land Trust. Vince Ready will University, Natalie is a natural fit for this seasonal maintain his focus on helping with Friends’ position with Friends. In addition, she brings branding and communications projects, and Natalie Ferraro previous work experience with our corporate and Meredith Savery will continue serving on a nonprofit partners REI and Trailkeepers of Oregon, making her ideally special team that is consulting with Friends suited to coordinate the Trailhead Ambassador program. on fiscal strategic planning. We are incredibly fortunate and very In May, we made an important but difficult decision to eliminate our outreach appreciative that, even after stepping down, manager position, which was held by Maegan Jossy. We are creating a new, these now-former board members will non-managerial position and will share more information soon. This decision still be devoting their time and talents to better aligns with priorities in our new strategic plan, but it also is hard to say furthering our work for Gorge protection. goodbye to someone who was with us for so long. We wish Maegan well.
All photos: Brandon Davis
9 A Unique and Extensive Understanding of the Columbia Gorge Photo: Courtesy of Troutman Sanders LLP
Pam Davee, Director of Philanthropy, [email protected] Bob Hogfoss
ob Hogfoss has a long history Gorge as a member of a helicopter crew. Friends’ work, and that no other entity of loving the Columbia Gorge. Between flying, hiking, and is as effective at preserving the Gorge. One of his earliest memories is of studying, Bob has a unique and extensive His biggest concerns for the future BCelilo Falls, when he was just 5 years old. understanding of the Gorge. He is currently are climate change, population growth, A deep curiosity about the natural working on a book, Natural History of the and special places like the Gorge world and the history of place led Bob Columbia River Gorge, that will share some becoming overcrowded or loved to death. to study anthropology and ethnobotany of his knowledge and inspire more folks to Bob says he is including Friends in his in college. Before becoming an get involved in protecting it. Ever conscious estate plans because he knows he can environmental attorney, he worked with of his impact, Bob plans on donating book trust Friends to understand these threats indigenous communities and coauthored proceeds to Friends. and to do the necessary work to keep an atlas of Oregon tribes. He also spent Bob believes that the groundswell of them at bay. several years fighting wildfires in the support for Gorge protection is due to Thank you, Bob!
Afternoon light on Crown Point, 2018 Photo Contest submission. Photo: Soenke Hollstein
10 One river, many cultures. Winner, Cultural category, 2018 Photo Contest. Photo: Jeremiah Leipold View our 2018 Photo Contest winning images at gorgefriends.org/photocontest.
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39th Annual Picnic in Paradise Sunday, June 23 | 12 noon – 2 p.m.
On Thunder Island in the Heart of the Gorge! Join us for this free, annual event. Bring your own picnic lunch for your family, and Friends will provide live music, desserts, and family-friendly activities.
For details, visit gorgefriends.org/picnic Bridge of the Gods (above) and the Columbia Gorge sternwheeler, seen from Summer picnic on Thunder Island. Photo: Micheal Drewry Thunder Island. Photos: Kathy Fors