HRVRC in the News

HRVRC Director one of 1000 Friends "35 Innovators Under 35"

[February 16th, 2010]

HRVRC Director Jonathan Graca named one of the "35 Innovators under 35" in Oregon.

Land Ho

[January 27th, 2010]

That argument doesn’t impress an activist in Oregon’s other major orchard area, the Hood River Valley. Jonathan Graca of the Hood River Valley Residents Association warns that OK’ing Buckley’s proposal could open up the entire state to similar shenanigans, including on land closer to Portland.

“It seems very short-sighted to say when there’s one downturn, ‘Let’s sell,’” Graca says.

Graca worked on the Measure 49 campaign in part to keep Hood River county orchards from becoming weekend ranchettes for Portlanders.

“It sounds like they [Harry & David’s owners] want to rezone because of their own irresponsibility, and that’s not a good reason,” he adds.

Local Support Aids Bridge Project

[November 19th, 2009]

The committee issued a report in September calling for regular transit service across the bridge. “It’s becoming more than an issue of just bicyclists,” said Jonathan Graca, the group’s executive director. “It’s how can we get people across who want to work, and people who recreate on both sides.”

Port intern considers bicycle and bridge conundrum: DISCUSS AT GORGE OUTDOORS

[August 6th, 2009]

Take part in discussing needed alternative transportation improvements to the HR Bridge.

Bikes across the Bridge

[August 1st, 2009]

Connecting communities: Port, HRVRC do tandem study.

Plan includes moving runway and closing part of Orchard Road

[May 27th, 2009]

Hood River News: Jonathan Graca from the Hood River Valley Residents Committee asked that the county and port develop a connectivity plan for cyclists if a section of Orchard Road was closed to passage. He suggested that improvements be made to Tucker Road that would accommodate bikes – or a trail be developed around the east end of the runway.

Wilderness Bill Brings Protections to Mount Hood

[March 26th, 2009]

OPB: Mount Hood was the object of years of advocacy from Oregon’s Congressional delegation. They finally succeeded. But none of them know the mountain like Kate Rogers McCarthy. Her family’s connection to Mount Hood goes back 100 years.

Control coal, residents say testimonial urges tough action on PGE’s Boardman coal plant

[January 14th, 2009]

The Dalles Chronicle: Columbia Gorge residents want more pollution controls on PGE’s Boardman coal-fired power plant sooner rather than later.

HRVHS students get real-life lesson about land use planning

[November 27th, 2008]

Hood River News: In all, about 100 juniors and seniors from HRVHS took part in the special land-use educational field trip, which was done as part of Uhler’s environmental health unit. With the help of the Hood River Valley Residents Committee and several public and private entities, the students

Conservationists tell county to back Wilderness bill

[August 6th, 2008]

Hood River News: Conservationists urged the Hood River County Commission Monday to give immediate support to a plan that expands Wilderness on Mount Hood.

Residents Committee Receives Grant Funding

[June 7th, 2008]

Hood River News: Hood River Valley Resident's Committee (HRVRC) received two grants this spring. The first was a capacity building grant from Meyer Memorial Trust for $13,250 that will go towards educational opportunities, rebuilding www.hrvrc.org and updating technology. The second, from Oregon Community Foundation's (OCF) Grey Family Fund