SAGE Blog

One of the first questions people have when visiting the SAGE Center is, what does “SAGE” stand for? It stands for Sustainable Agriculture and Energy, and that’s a good summary of what we’re all about. The official mission statement of the SAGE Center is: "The SAGE Center will strive to showcase the global impact of local industries and foster curiosity on the sustainability of agriculture and energy in our region to all who pass through our doors, through interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, and community-centered events.”

Around 19,000 years ago, melting glaciers unleashed some of the biggest floods ever recorded in North America. This huge outpouring of water formed the distinctive landscape of the Columbia River area. Slowly, year-by-year, the Columbia River moved through this rugged terrain and carved out a path to the sea. Its current route runs 1,270 miles from Columbia Lake in Canada to the Pacific Ocean. It’s become a major economic engine and a beautiful natural feature that sustains towns and cities throughout the Pacific Northwest.