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Setting the Vision for Gorge Future Public, Governors, Senators, Voice Support for Funding Gorge Protection at Gorge Forum FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE Setting the Vision for Gorge Future Public, Governors, Senators, Voice Support for Funding Gorge Protection at Gorge Forum On April21, Congressman Earl Blumenauer sponsored the Columbia River Gorge Forum, hosted by McMenamins Edgefield. A standing­ room-only crowd heard panels discuss issues and opportunities for economic development and recreation in the Gorge. Representatives from the offices of Governor Kitzhaber, Governor Locke, Senator Ron Wyden, and Senator Patty Murray spoke in support of funding Gorge protection through the Columbia Gorge Commission. Repre­ sentative Marc Boldt from Washington, who has led the attack on the Gorge protection budget, spoke briefly. Representatives Val Ogden from Washington and Chris Beck from Oregon spoke in support of full funding for Gorge protection. More than 20 people testified during public comment. The overwhelming majority of people supported Gorge protection, and several people raised "Those who seek to slash funding for concerns that the Act is not strong the Gorge Commission and reduce its enough. Two representatives of effectiveness have severely misjudged Skamania continued on page 5 the mood of the public. The passion This 1994 photo (left) shows urban growth in and commitment to prated and Troutdale, Oregon, outside the western enhance the Gorge was clearly evident boundary of the National Scenic Area, and rural-scale development and farmlands within at the April 21 forum. I intend to build the Scenic Area east of the Sandy River. on that support and enthusiasm in the Cutting Gorge protection in this time of explosive population growth and develop­ months ahead." Congressman Earl Blumenauer ment will put the Gorge at great risk. 17th Annual Gorge Hiking Weekend Friends Wins Subdivision Appeal, page 4 Executive Director's Letter ( tis springtime, and the wildflowers are blooming in the Columbia Gorge. They are especially plentiful and spectacular on the public lands that have been acquired through the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Act. Friends Spring Wildflower hikes bring people out into the Gorge to experience the wealth of nature in this most special place. Friends guided hikes are free of charge to the public, and are usually held at peak wildflower blooming times. In April- on a beautiful sunny day walking through a blooming wildflower meadow in eastern Washington- one of our hikers said, "it doesn't get any better than this - this is heaven on earth." Without the Gorge Act's public lands program, many people would never experience some of the most spectacular places in the Gorge. Why is this important? The Gorge is part of a region where up to 1 million new residents are expected over the next 25 to 40 years. Great changes are coming. Urban growth boundaries will be moved. Farm and forest land will be converted to residential and commer­ cial development. Open spaces will be developed. Existing parks will become overused and stressed. The Gorge Act's public lands program provides the open space and outdoor experiences that Gorge residents and visitors both enjoy. The public lands program is also the closest thing to permanent protection for the homes of rare and endangered plants and animals - some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Finally, parks and recreation are an important part of the quality of life that ( has attracted new business to the region. Across the Gorge, citizens are working to bring their communities' recreation visions into reality. Wasco County resi­ dents envision a new riverfront trail to provide greater river access to the public. In Washington, citizens from Clark and Skamania counties are enthusiastic about an idea for a new park and trail system to link up many of the public lands in the Scenic Area. Friends and other groups are supporting proposals for new hiking trails in the Rowena-Memaloose area near Tom McCall Preserve (see page 7). New bicycling paths linking Cascade Locks to Eagle Creek are taking shape. Friends is working with the U.S. Forest Service and REI to recruit volunteers to develop the Catherine Creek trail in Washington, which will be accessible by hikers and people using wheelchairs (see page 3). These are just a few of the ideas that will add to the quality of life in the Columbia Gorge. But to accomplish these projects, and to hold on to the public lands and parks we already have, will not be easy. Shrinking federal and state budgets, and competition for scarce dollars, have put parks and public lands at risk. People who care about the natural and cultural resources in the Gorge, and the opportunities to enhance its world-class recreation, need to get involved in making sure there is a future for Gorge parks and public lands. Ct'~!MMA (J,,~ Lauri Aunan Executive Director Gorge Watch Citizen Involvement Update Gorge Watch Conference '97 has opportunities for volunteers to n Saturday, April 12, more attend outdoor events this summer Othan 40 people came to the and to show our upcoming new slide Columbia Gorge Community show at meetings and events. Join us College for Gorge Watch '97: to see how you can get involved! Citizen Participation Conference. What: Volunteer /Speakers Bureau Workshops included Effective Workshop Lobbying Techniques, Finding Where: Water Resources Center Common Ground and Media 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, Strategy. Hank Patton and Su.e Hall Washington of Strategic Environmental Associ­ When: Saturday, May 31, 9:00 am- ates, Karey Shawe of Rahane Forest 12 noon Products and Greg Pennyroyal of For more information, contact Trout Lake Farm presented a panel Kristin at 503-241-3762 or on sustainable rural communities. [email protected]. Volunteers are "Each year, this conference vital to our mission! • draws new folks who want to have an impact on the future of their Thanks to Our community," said Friends Outreach Great Volunteers! Friends member Mark Rees spoke about Director Kristin Reese. "Giving rendan Eiswerth's work in the importance of Gorge protection at the people the tools to work proactively coordinating projects and partici­ 7oth anniversary Gorge Day Jam in 1996. B Learn about how you can add your voice for change and providing interest­ pants for Gorge Appreciation Week for Gorge protection at our Volunteer! ing perspectives on relevant issues is greatly appreciated! Thanks to Speakers Bureau Workshop on May 31 . is what Gorge Watch is all about!" Carmen Johnson for helping coordi­ Photo by Lauri Aunan The Gorge Watch Network is a nate the Cascade Locks Earth Day group of conservation/ environmen­ Clean Up. Thanks to Loretta Johnston more than 100 volunteers to build tal organizations and citizens for all her help. Thanks to Cindy a barrier-free trail at Catherine interested in long term resource Humphreys for helping with registra­ Creek, Washington. The trail will protection and quality of life issues tion at Gorge Watch '97 and the "One be south of County Rd 1230 and in the Columbia Gorge region. If Family, One Home" Interfaith Earth will provide access for people of you would like to be part of the Day Celebration. Jackie Fern has our all abilities to one of the most Gorge Watch Network, contact gratitude for tabling at "One Family, spectacular wildflower areas in the Kristin Reese at [email protected] One Home" and raising awareness eastern Gorge. The work party is or 503-241-3762. about the Columbia River Gorge from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Volun­ Thanks toW. Alton Jones Forum. Ken Denis and Pat Sims also teers must register in advance and Foundation, Dr. John Reynolds and helped raise awareness about the may call or sign up at Portland many others who contributed to Forum. Many thanks to Marilyn REI, Jantzen Beach, (503) 283-1300, Gorge Watch '97. Special thanks to Holsinger for producing our hiking or Tualatin REI, (503) 624-8600. Dr. Bill Bell and his lovely wife weekend brochure and to Richard Ask for Marti Ebbert. • Rosalee for hosting the Gorge Getgen, Ray Hayden, Roger and Watch reception. It was a wonderful Helene Farmen for hiking help! • Gorge Appreciation Week event that could not have happened May 17-23 without their gracious hospitality. • REI, Friends and the Forest ast year more than 200 volun­ Service - To~ether for L teers helped clean up flood Friends Speakers National Tratls Day damage and restore native vegeta­ Bureau is Starting Up aturday, June 7 is National tion during the first ever Gorge f you are interested in being a STrails Day. To celebrate our great Appreciation Week. With the I voice for the Columbia Gorge, outdoors, you can help build a new generous support of Portland we have a speakers bureau/ trail in the Columbia Gorge. Friends, General Electric, Friends' second volunteer training for you! Friends REI and the USDA Forest are seeking continued on page 4 Friends, Gorge Residents Win Underwood Subdivision Appeal n a public hearing on April 17, the Skamania County ----- I Board of Adjustment reversed an earlier county approval for development of a 42-lot subdivision platted in 1912. Friends of the Columbia Gorge had challenged the approval as illegal under state law and the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Act. In a 2-1 vote, the Board of Adjustment agreed that the ancient subdivision was invalid and could not be developed at the proposed urban density. Under Washington state law, old subdivisions are invalid unless they are already developed. State law also prohibits the sale of lots Lang. "Unfortunately, there is a Friends was represented by from old, expired subdivisions. pending application to develop Gary Kahn of Reeves, Kahn & "Approval of this ancient old subdivision lots across from Eder and David Mann of Bricklin subdivision would have led the Multnomah Falls in Prindle.
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