Current Topics

Governor Gregoire appoints Congressman Don Bonker to the Columbia River Gorge Commission.  Click here to read more...

The 2009 Vital Signs Indicators Project Report is now available! Click here to download a copy.

2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey - Take an online customer satisfaction survey for Commission services in the first half of 2009. Click here to take the survey

New!  Government Volunteer Webpage - Click here for details...

Hours of Planner-on-Duty Service Changing:

As of Monday, April 20, the hours when a planner will be available for public inquiries at the Commission office will be from 8 am to noon, and from 1 pm until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Prior planner availability had been from 8 am to 5 pm, including the lunch hour. This change is being made in response to recent staff reductions and tracking information indicating very few inquiries during the lunch hour.

The Gorge Commission remains committed to high quality public service and will respond to all inquiries promptly.

Columbia Gorge Future Forum: 

Building a vibrant, sustainable future for the Gorge.  Click here for details...

The Columbia Gorge Future Forum was selected as this year's recipient of the Professional Achievement in Planning Award by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA).

Agency Performance Measures:

The Gorge Commission is in the process of developing performance measures to evaluate how well it is carrying out its responsibilities.  Click here for details...

  
Vital Signs Indicators Project:

 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: 

The Commission is considering rulemaking on three policy questions relating to urban area boundary revisions.  Click here for details...

Wild and Scenic River Designation presentation by Sue Baker and Stan Hinatsu of the USFS Scenic Area Office.