Spawning Chinook Salmon return home to the Rogue Basin!

Middle Rogue tributaries like Bear Creek flowing through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Central Point often have Chinook spawning through the end of October into the beginning of November.

Bear Creek, Events, WildlifeHaleigh MartinSeptember 9, 2024Salmon, chinook salmon, spawning, Events, top story, fall

UPDATED OCTOBER 2024: Upper Rogue Update: Jet Boats & More

This spring and early summer, in response to the ongoing conflicts on the Upper Rogue between user groups and concerns over jet boat impacts, four state agencies engaged with Oregon’s Kitchen Table (OKT) to solicit input on the management of the Upper Rogue River. Click to read the update on this topic.

Jet Boats, Take Action, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouAugust 27, 2024jetboat, jet boat, hellgate jetboat excursions, upper rogue river, rogue basin, Rogue River, Water Quality, oregon's kitchen table, okt, action, Take Action, top story

There must be something in the water (is it E. coli?)

Every summer, Rogue Riverkeeper offers water quality updates as a free community resource to encourage safe recreation across the Rogue basin. Learn more about what we test for and how we do it.

e. Coli, Swim Guide, VolunteersKlamath SiskiyouAugust 21, 2024top story, water quality monitoring program, Water Quality, water quality standards, Swim Guide, e. coli, Rogue River, rogue basin

Blue Heron Creek: A Triumph Amidst Environmental Challenges in the Rogue Valley

In the heart of southern Oregon near the Bear Creek Greenway, a much-needed victory has taken place. Learn more about Blue Heron Creek here.

Bear Creek, Clean Water Act Defense, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouNovember 22, 2023Water Quality, Clean Water Act rollbacks, Clean Water Act, clean water, streams, Streams, top story, Rogue Riverkeeper, Rogue River, tributary

2023 Water Quality Report: Mostly Good, But One Concern Looms

Our 2023 Water Quality Monitoring Program concluded in September. The results? Mostly optimistic! We tested various waterways and recreational spots for E. coli, Oregon's standard for water contact safety, and you can see the results here.

e. Coli, Swim Guide, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouOctober 4, 2023Water Quality, water quality monitoring program, e. coli, Volunteers, top story, rogue basin, Rogue River, clean water, Swim Guide

Salmon are en route to the Rogue River basin!

Fall is the time that salmon return inland to their natal watersheds from the Pacific Ocean. Read about the salmon lifecycle and see opportunities to get outside with us to spot spawning salmon for yourself!

Events, Bear Creek, WildlifeKlamath SiskiyouSeptember 25, 2023Salmon, Salmon Stroll, Bear Creek, spawning, Rogue River, rogue valley, rogue basin, coho salmon, chinook salmon, top story, Events

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

Bear Canisters Are Now Available to Rent on the Rogue River Trail

Be Bear Aware while hiking on the Rogue River Trail — rent a bear canister to keep yourself, your food, and black bears safe.

Wildlife, Rogue River TrailHaleigh MartinJuly 12, 2022top story, bears, black bears, rogue river, rogue river trail, Wild Rogue, bear aware, rogue river national recreation trail, rafting, fishing, backpacking, hiking, wildlife, odfw

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