* Ride-around Our Valley (R.O.V) April 25, 2008 Come celebrate our community and its beauty by bicycle - FREE. See map and ride information.
* Mount Hood wilderness bill stalls Feb 29, 2008 Surprise objection by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn
HRVRC recieves $13,250 grant from Meyer Memorial Trust
HRVRC was awarded its first substantial grant from Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT) this past March, 2008. Based in Seattle, Washington, MMT "exists to invest in people, ideas, and efforts that deliver significant social benefits to Oregon and Southwest Washington.
The $13,250 "grassroots grant" was awarded to:
- Upgrade and redesign website
- Aid in implementing public educational efforts
- Upgrade computer
- Supplement a developing research project that will increase knowledge and understanding of farmland loss
Senate Bill 647, The Mount Hood wilderness bill: HRVRC supportive but concerned
The HRVRC is supportive of the intent of SB 647, but is concerned that the bill language, unless strengthened, will not result in completion of the Land Exchange that HRVRC, Hood River County and Mt. Hood Meadows have worked on for years. This land exchange is the key to protecting the North side of Mt. Hood from development.
The Crystal Springs Watershed, the Tilly Jane historic area, back country recreation, and wildlife habitat will be saved by the exchange. Mt Hood Meadows will trade all of its properties at Cooper Spur (800 acres) and give up the federal permit for the 1400 acre Cooper Spur Ski Area to acquire two parcels of Forest Service land at Government Camp.
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