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Below are a few articles from around the state and country relevant to HRVRC's mission.
HR Harvest Ride attracts over 370 cyclists
[September 29th, 2010]
Over 370 cyclist enjoyed the wonders of the Hood River Valley on Saturday September 25, 2010 at the second annual Hood River Harvest Ride. With sunny skies, low winds, and temperatures in the low 80s, riding conditions were ideal.
County closes in on wind power option
[July 25th, 2009]
Hood River County officials are interested in siting six wind turbines on Middle Mountain to generate revenue – but the project is far from a done deal
Wilderness bill expands protections for Oregon, other states
[March 25th, 2009]
The Oregonian: Congress has approved the largest expansion of wilderness in Oregon in more than two decades.
More than 200,000 acres of new wilderness areas in the state are included in an omnibus lands bill passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. Senate passes wilderness bill
[March 19th, 2009]
AP: For the second time in two months, the Senate easily passed a major conservation bill that would bestow wilderness protection on thousands of acres of land in Oregon and more than 2 million nationwide.
Mount Hood wilderness bill clears final Senate hurdle
[January 15th, 2009]
The Oregonian: The Senate gave final approval to legislation that preserves almost 127,000 acres around Mount Hood with wilderness protection.
On Panner ruling, make it fast
[January 6th, 2009]
The Oregonian: Late last year, U.S. District Judge Owen M. Panner sowed hope, pain and confusion with his singular interpretation of Oregon's Measure 37.
Land-use planning: One size can fit all
[December 12th, 2008]
The Statesman Journal: As the Big Look Task Force readies its report on Oregon's land- use planning system, its chief conclusion seems to be that "one size doesn't fit all."
Mount Hood wilderness bill stalls; Oregon senators fume Surprise objection - Republican Sen. Tom Coburn blocks the expansion
[February 29th, 2008]
The Oregonian: In a surprise move, Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith tried Thursday night to slide through the Senate a popular but tortured bill that would expand wilderness areas surrounding Mount Hood.
Study: Cooper Spur land swap is good deal for taxpayers
[December 28th, 2006]
Hood River News: ECONorthwest has attached a $11-16 million price tag to the economic value of protecting clean water, old growth forest and backcountry recreation through a proposed land exchange on Mount Hood.