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

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

PFAS, AKA "forever chemicals"

PFAS, one of many kinds of “emerging contaminants”, have been increasingly in the news as recent research has found these compounds more ubiquitous and harmful than previously believed. Learn more about RRK’s work in testing for PFAS in the Rogue basin.

Clean Water Act Defense, Take Action, Water Quality, Water UseKlamath SiskiyouJanuary 31, 2023pfas, chemicals, water quality, water quality standards, water quality monitoring program, rogue river, rogue basin, rogue valley, Rogue Riverkeeper

The 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act!

This year, we celebrate #ACT50 as a collective call to unite in the fight for clean water. Working together, we can ensure that water is drinkable, fishable, and swimmable by enforcing laws, holding polluters accountable, and empowering citizens.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rogue Riverkeeper's Water Quality Monitoring Program

Learn more about the Rogue Riverkeeper monitoring program with our latest blog including Frequently Asked Questions about the sampling we do.

e. Coli, Swim Guide, Volunteers, Water QualityHaleigh MartinAugust 30, 2022Water Quality, water quality standards, Oregon, clean water, Rogue Riverkeeper, Swim Guide, e. coli, Escherichia coli, southern oregon, swim, DEQ, volunteers

Water Quality Concerns? Here's How To Report Them

Have you seen evidence of pollution in our waterways? Rogue Riverkeeper is frequently contacted by members of the public about possible water pollution in our rivers and streams. Aquatic wildlife and your fellow community members rely on you to report pollution when you see it so the proper authorities can put a stop to it.

Haleigh MartinFebruary 3, 2022Water Quality, report card, water quality standards, clean water

48 Years of the Clean Water Act

On the 48th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, we’re reflecting back on the impact of this fundamental environmental and public health law. On October 18th, 1972, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act. Since then, we’ve come a long way from rivers catching on fire, raw sewage discharged directly into rivers, and the unbridled destruction of wetlands and streams. In a changing climate, with less consistent rainfall, less stable snowpack, and increased drought, the presence of cold, clean water becomes even more critical for communities in our region. Now more than ever, it’s critical to consider the future of these fundamental protections.

Clean Water Act Defense, No LNG, No Pipeline, Private Forestry, Siskiyou ExemptionRogue RiverkeeperOctober 19, 2020Clean Water Act, water quality, salmon, Jordan Cove LNG, water quality standards, forestry, Siskiyou Exemption, Trump EPA, Clean Water Act rollbacks

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