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Regional partners to update Columbia River Gorge five‑year economic vitality plan, staff say

Columbia River Gorge Commission Economic Vitality Committee · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the Economic Vitality Committee they will update the Columbia River Gorge five‑year economic vitality plan during 2026, using Bi‑State Advisory Council input and targeted outreach before submitting the plan to both state legislatures.

Andrew, a staff representative sitting in for Executive Director Jessica Mehta, told the Economic Vitality Committee that the Columbia River Gorge economic vitality plan is the bi‑state framework for supporting economic development in the National Scenic Area and that the plan is updated every five years.

The presentation outlined the plan’s purpose: to strengthen the regional economy while remaining "consistent with the National Scenic Area Act's resource protection goals," define funding priorities and…

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