Protection of Riparian Habitats Offers Some of Our Best Chances to Protect the Rogue’s Water Quality

Learn about what makes a “good” vs a “bad” riparian area, and understand Rogue Riverkeeper’s role in riparian area management and advocacy.

Beaver Legislation Update

UPDATED: Considering that Oregon is known as the “Beaver State,” regulations are lacking to protect this iconic animal that is present in so many waterways and provides so many ecological and hydrological benefits. Can we, as humans, use our skills to coexist with this essential critter? Proposed HB 3464 will change how Oregonians relate to beavers.

After the Fire, Plant Regeneration in the Bear Creek Watershed

The Bear Creek riparian corridor has a long history of ecological disturbance that has resulted in the proliferation of invasive species. Restoration managers will need to develop an invasive plant treatment and monitoring program that eliminates populations of the species that are not widespread and continually reduces the extent of the species that are.

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Riparian Landscape Management

If you have a creek, stream, river, or lake on your property, then there are special ordinances that must be followed to protect the habitat that surrounds these water bodies when altering your land. Check out the Rogue Riverkeeper blog to learn more about what a riparian area is, how wildfire can affect this type of habitat, and how you can properly manage a riparian area on your property.

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