Resources

Fact Sheet:

Small Scale Wind Energy in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

CGBREZ Sowing the Seeds of Renewable Energy

CGBREZ 2010 Accomplishments

Economic Information

• Skamania County: Wind Farm Impacts on Tourism
• Sherman County: Benefits of Wind Power | Wind Power Revenue

Renewable Energy Leaders Detail $5.4 Billion Investment in Oregon Economy

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Grant Opportunities

• Northwest Supply Chain and Sustainability Initiative: OMEP Grant to provide technical and business consulting services to help manufacturers enter renewable energy supply chain.

Partner Members:

• Gilliam County, Oregon
• Hood River County, Oregon
• Klickitat County, Washington
• Sherman County, Oregon
• Skamania County, Washington
• Wasco County, Oregon
• Columbia Gorge Community College

Other Resources:

• Mid-Columbia Economic Development District: Regional economic development entity covering the Columbia River Gorge
• Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association: Marketing for the region
• Port of Cascade Locks
• Port of Hood River
• Port of Klickitat
• Port of Skamania County
• Port of The Dalles
• Northwest Connectory: Database for suppliers in search of vendor relationships
• Northwest Wind Industry Alliance, an industry alliance for wind companies.

Vision for Coordinated Regional Economy:

Click here to view this model for a bi-state strategy to establish a regional economy based upon sustainable environmental practices.