Impact Report 2023
Thrive Hood River has been busy this year working to protect Hood River’s farmland, forests, wild places and the livability of its cities and rural communities. Check out some of our major accomplishments this year.
A Win at LUBA
Thrive Hood River clinched a victory on July 14th at the state’s land use court, blocking approval of an application for a Bed and Breakfast near Cooper Spur on forest lands owned and operated by Meadows North LLC.
Press Release on the Mt. Hood Land Trade
Read our latest press release on the Mount Hood Land Trade, regarding hundreds of acres of pristine wild lands on Mount Hood's north side.
Thrive Turns 45!
Join us at the Ruins to celebrate 45 years of protecting livability, agriculture, and wild places! We will close our annual online auction showcasing the beautiful Hood River valley with a celebration with food, drinks, and live music! Come and support our work for years to come.
Candidate Forum-November 2022 Election
If you missed the candidate forum, click "READ MORE" below to access the video link.
Hood River’s Game-Changing Win for Housing Affordability
The new Missing Middle code will allow for a greater variety of residential building types that include smaller cottage clusters, duplexes, and triplexes, all under design parameters that ensure new homes are attractive and blend into existing neighborhoods.
2022 E-Bike Raffle
May’s Bike Month and to celebrate Thrive Hood River is raffling a Scott Sub Active eRide Mid-Step E-Bike ($2,399.99 value!). You could be the lucky winner! Ticket sales end May 31st and the drawing will be held on June 15th, so you’ll have plenty of sunny riding time this season.
H is for Harvest 2021
Join us for our 7th Annual H is for Harvest Benefit Auction online October 13-20th! Check out our amazing array of the best of what the Gorge has to offer. The auction opens Wednesday, October 13th at 7am and closes October 20th at 7 pm. Register early and bid often! Every dollar raised goes to support our work protecting Hood River’s farmland, livability, and wild places.
Land Use 101 Webinar October 12, 5:30 pm
Have you ever wondered what makes Oregon such a special place to live? Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, October 12th at 5:30 pm with guest speaker Greg Holmes on Oregon’s unique land use planning system and how it works to preserve wild places and farmland, foster livable cities and rural areas, and prevent urban sprawl.
Welcome Outreach and Operations Director Jackie Kramer
Jackie was born and raised in San Francisco and first moved to Oregon to attend university in Ashland. Since graduating, she has lived, studied, and worked in Chile, New Mexico, Oakland, and finally, Hood River, where she and her family have chosen to establish roots and build a life.