* Summer 2008 NewsletterPosted June 23th, 2008 The most recent newsletter in PDF form
* HRVRC Annual Meeting Posted June 13th, 2008 Annual Meeting July 30th, 6:15 p.m. at Columbia Arts
* Ride-around Our Valley (R.O.V) Posted April 25, 2008 Come celebrate our community and its beauty by bicycle - FREE. See map and ride information.
* Mount Hood wilderness bill stalls Posted Feb 29, 2008 Surprise objection by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn
[May 29, 2008] Patagonia presents the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour in Hood River
HRVRC is partnering with our friends at Crag Law Center to host two nights of environmental films this summer at the Columbia Center for Arts [215 Cascade Ave, Hood River]. The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) started the Wild and Scenic Film Festival to promote community building and explore environmental issues through an exciting and influential medium.
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July 30th Agriculture themed films
August 2nd Adventure themed films
[May 29, 2008] Website update
HRVRC will be launching a completely revamped website in summer 2008. While it is under construction, this website will be updated only minimally. Look forward to a more user-friendly site that is geared towards providing members information about the most critical land use issues in Hood River and how they can get involved.
[May 1, 2008] 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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