The Future of the BLM's Rogue River Management

Five years after Congress designated 120 miles of the Wild Rogue’s tributaries as Wild & Scenic, we are still waiting for the Medford BLM to update the management plan. As part of an update, we are looking to amplify recommendations laid out in the agencies’ own report. Read more.

Clean Water Act Defense, Legislation, Take Action, Water Quality, Water Use, Wild & Scenic Rivers ActHaleigh MartinJune 26, 2024rogue basin, Rogue River, management, blm, bureau of land management, Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, outstandingly remarkable values, orvs, Wild Rogue, wyden, senator wyden

The Clean Water Act of 2023: Understanding Its Implications and Why Rogue Riverkeeper Stands Watchful

Last week the House Democrats introduced the Clean Water Act of 2023 and we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads for our rivers and water bodies nationwide. Learn more about the CWA of 2023 and what its updates could mean in this blog.

Clean Water Act Defense, Legislation, Take Action, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouOctober 24, 2023Clean Water Act rollbacks, Clean Water Act, clean water, Water Quality, water pollution, wetland, streams, policy, Oregon legislature

Ballots due August 22 for a special election in Gold Hill that will impact the Rogue River

For voters registered in the small town of Gold Hill, ballots for a special election are due on August 22. This special election is to determine if the city of Gold Hill will be annexed into the Rogue Valley Sewer Services district (RVSS). Learn more here.

Clean Water Act Defense, election, LegislationKlamath SiskiyouAugust 15, 2023rogue basin, Rogue River, rogue valley, gold hill, wastewater, waste, groundwater, Water Quality, water quality standards, vote, voting, ballot

2023 Oregon Legislative Updates

Last month, Oregon wrapped up its legislative session, and there are updates to a number of bills Rogue Riverkeeper has been tracking. Here are the final updates on several pieces of legislation we think you should know about.

Clean Water Act Defense, Water Quality, LegislationKlamath SiskiyouJuly 11, 2023legislative, Oregon legislature, bills, beaver, beavers, oregon house, oregon senate, senate, odfw, cafos, pollution, clean water, Clean Water Act, bad ports bill, top story

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