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.
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreThe very laws that allowed Rogue Riverkeeper and our partner organizations to defeat the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline and export terminal project are now being threatened by a bill that would allow developers to circumvent important land use laws to massively dredge Oregon's estuaries.
Read MoreRogue Riverkeeper keeps an eye on upcoming laws that will be considered by the state that will affect water, fish, and recreational opportunities in the Rogue Basin. As the year progresses we’ll continue to update the community on how legislatures are developing water policy in the Rogue Basin. Check out our blog post to learn more about proposed laws that will protect local waterways.
Read MoreWith the recent 2022 midterm election in the books, we can take stock of what might change and what we can expect from newly elected leaders. Will they drive an agenda that will impact the forests, rivers, and wildlife in the Rogue River Basin and Klamath-Siskiyou Region?
Read More