A great Northwest river, the Hood River plunges for 25 miles past forests, orchard lands, and timber country before finally meeting the Columbia near the City of Hood River itself. In 2013, PacifiCorp, which had owned the only dam on the Hood River, transferred a four-mile-long corridor of land along the Hood River to Columbia Land Trust and Hood River County. Our charge is to manage the Hood River for wildlife habitat, make sure that people have access to the river for recreation, and ensure that tribal fishing rights and private property rights are protected.
Click here to learn more about the Land Trust’s work in the Powerdale Corridor.
For 90 years, power companies owned this corridor, which had a benefit for nature: It kept the land from being divided and developed. Today land along the Hood River provides habitat for elk and deer, cougar and black bear, osprey and eagles. Its rushing waters course over smooth rocks, islands, and fallen wood, forming the cold, deep pools preferred by steelhead and salmon. We’re working with local residents, partner organizations, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to develop and implement a vision that allows people access to the river and protects fish and wildlife.
Camping is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while experiencing the great outdoors up close. Camping can also be a great activity and a resource for self-reflection, stress relief, and connecting with nature. As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, we want to support you in engaging in outdoor…
Read MoreJoin Columbia Land Trust for an afternoon pedaling railbikes leisurely along the Hood River, passing through the picturesque Powerdale Corridor, a site conserved by Columbia Land Trust since the removal of Pacificorp’s hydropower dam. The motorized tandem bikes, operated by Mount Hood Railroad, are designed to climb up the valley with minimal effort, so you…
Read MoreGrowth, change, and new ways of life — welcome to our Spring issue of Fieldbook. This issue, we hear stories of what it means to have a place, and take a look at what our places look like — from tiny homes, to rock walls, to trees both dead and alive — our diverse places…
Read More(March 22, 2019) – Columbia Land Trust and the Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District recently announced they are partnering on a plan to add a stretch of trail to Hood River’s Indian Creek trail network while also conserving valuable wildlife habitat along the Lower Hood River. Through a partnership with Sieverkropp Development, the Land…
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