Agency: 460 - Columbia River Gorge Commission
Last Updated: 10/08/2025
A001 - Implementation of the Management Plan and National Scenic Area Act
All counties of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area administer land use policies set forth by the Gorge Commission, with the exception of Klickitat County. (The Commission implements these policies for Klickitat County.) The Commission reviews county-approved plans for development to ensure consistency with the National Scenic Area Act (NSA) and Management Plan. Citizens may appeal county land-use decisions to the Commission, which acts as a quasi-judicial body by reviewing the facts of the case and rendering a final decision. The Vital Signs Indicators Project (VSI) measures and tracks the conditions of the scenic, natural, economic, cultural, and recreational resources in the NSA. Monitoring guides adaptive management and provides empirical information to inform management plan review and implementation. The Commission also reviews federal monies dispensed by Oregon and Washington investment boards in the form of economic development loans and grants.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 693,000 | 730,000 | 1,423,000 |
| Federal | 16,000 | 16,000 | 32,000 |
| Local | 879,000 | 820,000 | 1,699,000 |
| 26C - Climate Commitment Account | |||
| State | 69,000 | 69,000 | 138,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| GFS | 693,000 | 730,000 | 1,423,000 |
| Other | 964,000 | 905,000 | 1,869,000 |
| Totals | 1,657,000 | 1,635,000 | 3,292,000 |
Expected Results
The Gorge Management Plan is implemented in a consistent way, and that meets the intent of Congress. Development in the National Scenic Area complies with guidelines set forth in the NSA Act and Management Plan. The Commission has timely, relevant and complete research and data, upon which to base decisions. Employment and economic vitality in urban areas of the Columbia River Gorge counties increase, while resource protections required in the Scenic Areas of the Columbia River Gorge are maintained.