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National Scenic Area Climate Change Action Plan Open for Public Comment

National Scenic Area Climate Change Action Plan Open for Public Comment

Columbia Community Connection
Environment, Home Page

The concern is that changes, such as rising air and water temperatures, are impacting weather patterns, affecting habitats for plants and animals, and increasing wildfire risk. “This Action Plan is the first of its kind for the National Scenic Area” stated Jessica Olson, Senior Natural Resources Planner who co-authored the plan. “With your help, we will add new information and ideas to improve the plan over time. Please share your comments and creative ideas with us. Where possible, specific suggestions and references to sections of the Management Plan are especially helpful.”

Summer Solstice Celebration at Goldendale Observatory State Park, Tuesday June 21

Summer Solstice Celebration at Goldendale Observatory State Park, Tuesday June 21

Tom Peterson
Art, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, Klickitat County

Summer Solstice Celebration at Goldendale Observatory State Park will be on Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. This unique fundraiser combines art and astronomy and will feature solar viewing through the Observatory telescope, a presentation on the history of the Observatory, food, beverages, raffles, and a display of prize-winning solar-themed artworks from the Chamber’s recent art contest.

Gorge Commission 101: There is no Gorge Scenic Area without a view

Tom Peterson
Education, Environment, History, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County

But, specifically, the concern of rapid development affecting the area's scenery led to its passage. The scenery was so important to the drafters of the Act, that the external boundaries of the National Scenic Area were created with consideration of the landscapes that could be seen from Key Viewing Areas (KVAs) like Crown Point, Cape Horn, and roads such as I-84 in Oregon and SR-14 in Washington.

Scenic Dr. to get final phase of stabilization; Logging set for Dog River Pipeline

Scenic Dr. to get final phase of stabilization; Logging set for Dog River Pipeline

Tom Peterson
Business, Environment, Home Page, The Dalles

The stabilization work has been ongoing since 2015 in an effort to prevent the embankment to the north of Scenic Drive road from falling. Stabilization Improvements to an approximate 1/4 mile segment of between Jefferson Street/Terrace Drive and Esther Way are mostly complete. Project Engineer Mike Bosse said the latest phase will be completed by the end of October in four areas in the ¼ mile stretch with four different sections measuring, 110, 45, 40, and 70 feet.

Compost proves profitable as Dirt Hugger grows green business

Compost proves profitable as Dirt Hugger grows green business

Tom Peterson
Business, Environment, Education, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

Just a fledgling business some 12 years ago, Dirt Hugger now boasts 32 employees, a retail and industrial site, and it is pulling 55,000 tons of green waste from local landfills, providing major reductions in the greenhouse gas emissions through a reduction in methane in the Gorge. If you’re not buying their products, maybe, you should be.

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