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Friends of the Columbia Gorge Inc.

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Mission: Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust protects and enhances critical landscapes through acquisition of important properties for scenic, conservation and recreation purposes. The Land Trust works with landowners and partner agencies to acquire properties that preserve the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of the Gorge, preserve or restore habitats for wildlife, and create recreational opportunities and trail connections for people.

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Results: Since its creation in 2005, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust has conserved 26 sites in the Gorge, for a total of 1,566 acres. Preserve the Wonder, a $5.5 million land acquisition campaign, was completed in 2018 by the Land Trust to acquire 470 acres among seven Washington properties.

Target demographics: ensure long-term protection of lands in the Columbia Gorge Region

Geographic areas served: Pacific Northwest - Oregon and Washington

Programs: The trust is an active steward of its properties, with particular emphasis on controlling non-native plants, maintaining trails and restoring natural communities. The properties are outdoor classrooms as well: students from nearby schools learn on site about the land’s natural history, and to identify and collect data on local plants. Boot brushes and signage at Land Trust properties educate visitors about how not to spread invasive weed species as they hike. The Land Trust holds educational events during the peak hike season to connect with users and the public about the threat of invasive plant species and boot brushes. Plant identification workshops are held on the sites, in partnership with Gorge counties, to educate residents about impacts of invasive plant species in the Gorge.

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12/31/2019

Friends of the Columbia Gorge and its affiliate, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust became an accredited land trust in August 2019, a status that can be renewed every five years. Accreditation means Friends of the Columbia Gorge and its affiliate, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Friends of the Columbia Gorge and its affiliate, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate the commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. To learn more about land trust accreditation and the current accreditation status of Friends of the Columbia Gorge and its affiliate, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust, visit http//www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.

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