Changes the Gorge Commission are proposing to make it easier to rebuild after fires

Here’s how Gorge Commission attorney Jeff Litwak describes the amendments to the Management Plan the Commission has proposed to make it easier for people who have lost their homes in the National Scenic Area to rebuild after a disaster. Recorded at the November 12, 2025 Commission meeting. The Commission will hold a special meeting on December 16 to approve the final language, and submit it to the Secretary of Agriculture for concurrence. Click on the grey audio box under each slide for his explanation.