Beacon Rock - Photo by Peter Marbach, courtesy of Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
What is the Gorge Commission?
The Columbia River Gorge Commission was established in 1987 to develop and implement policies and programs that protect and enhance the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Gorge, while encouraging growth within existing urban areas of the Gorge and allowing development outside urban areas consistent with resource protection.
A planner will be available for public inquiries at the Commission office from 8 am to noon, and from 1 pm until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The Gorge Commission remains committed to high quality public service and will respond to all inquiries promptly.
The Columbia Gorge Future Forum was selected as the 2009 recipient of the Professional Achievement in Planning Award by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA). Columbia Gorge Future Forum:
Bill to Eliminate Gorge Commission Passes Washington House - On March 4, 2010, the Washington House of Representatives passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 3132. Read more..
SR-14 Closure - The Washington State Department of Transportation will be working on SR-14 and it will affect access to Dog Mountain (mile post 53). Click here to view closure schedule and an alternate routes map. Additional information is also available on the project web page.
Big Eddy-Knight Transmission Project Update - Bonneville Power Administration is proposing to construct a 500-kilovolt line from BPA's Big Eddy Substation in The Dalles, Oregon to a proposed Knight Substation about four miles northwest of Goldendale, Washington. Read more...
Columbia Gorge Transportation Summit - April 22, 2010
Cross Currents: 25 years of the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Act. Click here to watch video.
Concerned about wildfires in your area? Please click here to view information for landowners in the National Scenic Area who want to reduce their wildfire risk.
Customer Satisfaction Survey - Take an online customer satisfaction survey for Commission services provided since July 1, 2009. Click here to take the survey.
Gorge Commission Receives National Center for Civic Innovation “Trailblazer Program” Award! The Gorge Commission has been selected for a national “Trailblazer Program” award and grant from the National Center for Civic Innovation, Center on Government Performance. Click her to read more...
Developing a system of measurements to assess the health of Gorge resources and the implementation of the National Scenic Area Act. Read more...
Urban Area Boundary Revisions:
On July 14, 2009, the Commission tabled indefinitely work related to new rules for urban area boundary revisions. Click here for details...
Agency Performance Measures:
On June 9, 2009, the Gorge Commission approved twelve performance measures to evaluate how well it is carrying out its responsibilities. Click here for details...
Columbia River Gorge Commission PO Box 730 | 1 Town & Country Square | 57 NE Wauna Avenue | White Salmon, WA 98672 | ph: 509-493-3323 | fax: 509-493-2229
