Update from the United Way of the Columbia Gorge
Rowena Recovery recently published a milestones dashboard that provides a clear, visual snapshot of progress to date and how resources have supported the community.
City of Cascade Locks
Request: $400,000
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A landslide occurred near Ruckel Falls that is blocking the Historic Highway State Trail, and no agency has the funding to address.
During the December rain event, the hillside above the Historic Highway State Trail slid and covered the Trail in ~12 feet of material (mud, rocks, trees) over 100 yards wide.
Village of Rowena, Inc
Request: $100,000
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They are planning a large-scale hazard tree mitigation effort in partnership with Team Rubicon, with deployment scheduled for early April. This effort is a critical first step toward enabling safe rebuilding, as many properties remain inaccessible or unsafe due to fire-damaged trees.
Row River Valley Water District
Request: $50,000
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After the atmospheric river hit the valley in December 2025, the water intake was overwhelmed with debris causing the water district to lose water for 103 households.