
FOMF Projects
The Friends of Multnomah Falls collects funds through memberships, fundraisers and donations from the donation box at the visitor center. FOMF manages these funds in strict adherence to our mission statement. Some of these funds are segregated into a fund that we use for special projects at Multnomah Falls.
History of Past FOMF Projects
1989
Fall - Incorporated as a non-profit 501(C)3 organization with a Mission Statement in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service (Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area).
1990
May - Began maintaining five plaza planters with plants, bark dust and fertilizer.
- Purchased 1st blue vests for volunteers.
- Printing of trail and road maps for visitors.
Sept. - Staged 75th Anniversary Celebration of Multnomah Falls as a park.
1991
Winter - Began staffing Nature Center above the Lodge during the “off season”.
June - Staged 75th Anniversary Celebration of Historic Columbia River Highway with the Lodge.
Oct. - Worked with U.S. Forest Service (National Scenic Area) recruiting volunteer trail crew members to assist after the Falls Fire.
1992
Mar. First Focus on Falls Newsletter produced.
- Began offering Spring and Fall evening programs at Multnomah Falls Lodge.
1993
Spring - Supplied hiking and travel maps, stickers, games, and pogs for visitors.
1994
June - Became regular partner to Partnership agreement with US Forest Service (NSA) in staffing the new Interpretive Center after Lodge remodeling completed.
- Provided name badges for volunteers.
- Volunteer recognition at Annual Meeting.
- Designed and purchased donation boxes.
- Framed Columbia River Gorge Topographic Maps front and back for Lodge restroom foyer.
- Started leading hikes as part of Friends of Columbia Gorge Hiking Weekend.
- Pencils for children as rewards for staying on the trail.
- Loaner umbrellas for visitors.
- Purchased hiking and flower books for Visitor Center Library.
1995
Mar. - Contribution to Friends of Vista House for restoration work.
Oct. - Awarded AT&T Wireless Grant to restore areas damaged by trail cutting up to the Benson Bridge in Partnership with USFS (NSA).
- Supplied cedar lumber and hardware for Springdale Job Corps to make 3 benches for upper viewing area.
- Russian language brochure produced.
1996
Spring - USFS and FOMF Volunteer Training with handbooks plus tours.
Dec. - Helped clear Visitor Center of snow and ice.
1997
May - Third cedar bench completed by Friends for upper plaza.
July - First annual FOMF picnic.
Sept. - First USFS/NSA picnic for recognition of volunteers.
Nov. - First Volunteer of Year Award at Annual Meeting.
1998
Jan. - Smokey Bear rubber stamps purchased.
May - FOMF ball point pens purchased.
Nov. - New Blue Vests with printing on back awarded to volunteers.
- Revision of by-laws.
1999
Spr. - Korean and French language brochures produced.
June - Presentations on Lower Falls platform started.
July - FOMF and USFS (NSA) agreement to handle funds as a Partnership.
2000
Spr. - Falls Poster printed and being sold by various outlets.
- Re-vegetation project for lower area where handicap trail was destroyed by 1996 storm.
Nov. - Raked leaves at Wahkeena Falls Picnic Area.
2001
Jan. - Purchased portable PA system for presentations.
- Contributed to production of additional color Multnomah Falls brochures.
Feb. - Rented a storage unit for storage of posters, brochures, picnic supplies, etc.
- Designed and printed new membership and volunteer brochures.
June - Participated in 75th Anniversary of Multnomah Falls Lodge with Lodge and NSA.
Sept. - Purchased laminator for use in Visitor Center.
- Designed and purchased a Passport rubber stamp for Visitor Center.
2002
Jan. - Wildflower pictures displayed on rings in Visitor Center.
- Trac Lighting installed in Visitor Center.
- Brass foot rail placed in Visitor Center behind counter.
Apr. - Geology video-tapes from evening program made available for check-out by volunteers.
Summer - Helped with foot traffic control during construction of new ADA ramp at Lower Plaza and re-paving to top of falls.
Nov. - Multnomah Falls Poster donated to new Oregon State Police (Gorge Watch) office in East Portland (Mall 205).
2003
Apr. - Re-vegetation project with volunteers from FOMF, Gorge Watch and FS staff from the NSA by front sign, along the new ramp and the trail.
- Developed our own web site - www.friendsofmultnomahfalls.org
- Lewis and Clark field trips for volunteers and members.
June - Participated in USFS and Lodge Father’s Day Celebration.
2004
Jan. - 15th Anniversary pens to volunteers.
May - Started 5-7 minute Osprey Presentations on the lower plaza during the day.
Nov. - Retirement of Pat Sims as Volunteer Coordinator (10 years). Replaced by Co-Volunteer Coordinators who also filled in for site manager on days off.
- FOMF Static clings given to members and volunteers for placement in car or home windows
2005
June - Paid for design and production of large Site Information and Fish Habitat signs for site.
Sept. - Paid for two doggie bag dispensers to be used on the trail.
Oct. - Participated with FS on meeting of Volunteer Groups in the Gorge.
- Purchased and set-up a sandwich board outside the Visitor Center.
- Up-dated Goals and Objectives completed.
2006
Feb. - Purchased photo copier to produce maps, etc., for visitors.
Apr. - Purchase of Gorge Trust Maps for donation collection.
May - Designed and received new 16x20” color M.F. brochures (summer and winter).
- Designed & purchased a new M.F. Pin for donation collection.
- Five new Site Signs completed and installed.
Aug. First Columbia Gorge Artist Event at Multnomah Falls with the Lodge and F.S.
Oct. - Change from a Volunteer Coordinator to 7 schedulers for scheduling FOMF Volunteers.
Nov. - Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area at the Annual Meeting.
Mar. - Received donation from NWHiker.com of a computer, weather station, wifi, etc. for Visitors Center.
2007
Feb. - Deposit to start design and fabrication for new exhibits.
Sept. - Received $50,000 Grant from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for exhibits.
Oct. - Received $50,000 Grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund for exhibits.
2008
Jan. - Purchased Wildflower & Old Growth Posters, available for a donation.
May - 8’ carving of Native American women with cattails on old growth cedar by Adam McIsaac into the Visitor Center. Cast bronze by Greg Robinson of early Native Americans with Coyote on the outside circle first placed on the plaza.
Aug. & Sept. - Part of Visitor Displays installed.
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