Protecting Our Gorge,
One Cleanup at a Time
The Columbia Gorge Conservation Group is dedicated to preserving the beauty and health of the Columbia River Gorge through community-driven cleanup efforts. Our mission is to remove litter, restore natural spaces, and collaborate with neighboring communities to protect our shared environment.
By working together, we can ensure that this natural treasure remains clean, safe, and thriving for generations to come. Join us in making a difference—one cleanup at a time!
Protecting and Preserving
The Columbia Gorge
At the Columbia Gorge Conservation Group,
we are committed to protecting the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Columbia River Gorge. Our work focuses on conservation, restoration, and community engagement to ensure that this breathtaking landscape remains a thriving ecosystem for generations to come.
Habitat Restoration
By restoring native plant life, removing invasive species, and protecting critical wildlife corridors, we ensure that the diverse species of the Gorge have a safe and thriving home.
Clean and Healthy Natural Spaces
We organize regular community cleanups to remove litter, debris, and hazardous waste from trails, parks, and waterways, helping to maintain the Gorge’s pristine beauty.
Wildfire Prevention Through Forest Stewardship
We help reduce fire risks by clearing dry leaves, fallen branches, and other natural debris that can fuel wildfires during fire season. By responsibly managing forest floors, we create safer, healthier ecosystems while protecting local communities.
Community Collaboration
We partner with local communities, conservation groups, and businesses to amplify our impact, fostering a shared commitment to keeping the Gorge clean, safe, and resilient. Join us in preserving the Columbia River Gorge—one cleanup, one restoration project,
and one fire prevention effort at a time.
Your involvement is essential
The Columbia River Gorge is a breathtaking natural treasure, and protecting it for future generations requires community effort. Whether you're passionate about conservation, wildlife, sustainable practices, or education, there are many ways to get involved:
Meet our Team
Michael DeHart
President
Colby Archer
Vice President
AJ Harmier
Secretary
Una Cochran
TreasurerWhat we achieved so far?
3
Total cleanup projects we have completed
2
Towns we have helped clean up
200
Total pounds of trash we have collected
10
People we have informed and educated
The Columbia Gorge Conservation Group
is committed to preserving and protecting the natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities of the Columbia River Gorge for both present and future generations. As one of the Pacific Northwest’s most treasured landscapes, the Gorge faces increasing threats from pollution, habitat loss, wildfires, and unsustainable development. Our mission is to safeguard this unique ecosystem through strategic conservation initiatives, wildfire prevention efforts, habitat restoration, and sustainable land management. By engaging local communities, fostering environmental awareness, and collaborating with organizations, businesses, and policymakers, we strive to create lasting solutions that balance human enjoyment with ecological preservation. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on conservation work, we empower individuals to take an active role in protecting the Columbia Gorge. Whether it’s maintaining trails, removing invasive species, restoring critical habitats, or reducing wildfire risks by clearing dry debris, our work ensures that this breathtaking landscape remains a thriving and resilient natural treasure for generations to come.
Where we are
The Dalles, Oregon
Get in touch
N/A
Email us
Columbiagorgeconservation@gmail.com
Riverside Clean Up
🌎 2nd Annual Riverfront Trail Clean-Up 🌿 Hosted by Columbia Gorge Conservation Group 📅 Earth Day – April 22, 2025 🕘 Meet at 9:00 AM | Klindt’s Cove 🔗 columbiagorgeconservation.com Last year was a huge success—thanks to YOU, our amazing volunteers, we removed 60 lbs of trash from the riverfront trail! 💪 This year, we're aiming to double our impact—whether in pounds collected or area covered. Hopefully, there’s less trash and more trail, but either way, we’re showing up to get it done. 💚All ages welcome! Volunteers 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We'll provide trash bags—please bring your own gloves, grabbers, and weather-ready gear. 👟 Good walking shoes are highly recommended!
Underwood Roadside Clean Up
We do not just clean The Dalles, we want the whole Gorge to be as clean as it should be. We gather together to help everyone.
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Future Missions
This years missions are in the works. Check out what we have in store and what you could help with.
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Look what we have done
Veterans Day Clean Up
Veterans Day Clean Up – to clear debris from the flag pole holes where the Boy…
Back to School Cleanup
Back to School Cleanup – to refresh local schools after summer traffic. Help tidy up outdoor…