The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its revisions to the Clean Water Act (CWA) on December 30th 2022. These changes go into effect March 20, 2023. See our blog for more information about Waters of the United States, or WOTUS.
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The 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 MoreThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its revisions to the Clean Water Act (CWA) on December 30th 2022. These changes go into effect March 20, 2023. See our blog for more information about Waters of the United States, or WOTUS.
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Thanks to over two thousand responses from the public regarding the possibility of a long-term business agreement to allow commercial jet boats to operate at TouVelle Recreation Site, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has decided to abandon the project. Read more at in our blog post here.
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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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In celebration of Black History Month, we are taking time to celebrate Black conservationists, outdoor leaders, and organizations that support BIPOC engagement in the outdoors who have worked in a variety of capacities to create a more inclusive environment for all to feel welcomed into.
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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.
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Rogue 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 MoreLet the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department know that you want to keep jet boat activity out of TouVelle State Park! Take the survey and attend the open house to let your voice be heard!
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With 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?
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Rogue Riverkeeper’s data from our summer water quality monitoring program has now been compiled! Check out the report card to see at a glance which locations have great water quality and meet the standard for water contact safety and which locations do not.
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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.
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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.
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With the era of climate change already bringing more drought, wildfire, and stress to Oregon’s forests, we ask that the Department and Board build on the success of the Accord. Please ask State leadership to continue updating protections for forested watersheds as we learn more about what is needed to ensure clean, cold water for fish and wildlife. Also, ask them to protect water for communities, an issue that was not addressed in the Accord.
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Learn more about the Rogue Riverkeeper monitoring program with our latest blog including Frequently Asked Questions about the sampling we do.
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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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Be Bear Aware while hiking on the Rogue River Trail — rent a bear canister to keep yourself, your food, and black bears safe.
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Rogue Riverkeeper is working diligently to protect the Rogue River’s integrity by pushing for the denial of RogueJet’s recertification to dredge over 1,000 cubic yards of sand, sediment, and gravel from 42 different locations within the Rogue River, but we need your help.
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Jerry’s Rogue Jets, a commercial jet boat company out of Gold Beach, Oregon is attempting to renew their dredge and fill permit with the Department of Environmental Quality, which would dredge up to 42 sites, distributed over 30 river miles, annually. With over 1,000 cubic yards of sediment, sand, and gravel to be redeposited and discharged per proposed dredging location.
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Following the initial spill event as a result of the fire at Pacific Pride gas station on April 12th, 2022, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Incident Response Team has diligently provided Rogue Riverkeeper with updates from their surface water quality testing in the aftermath and clean-up of the spill. But how did this happen in the first place, and how can we prevent catastrophic events like this in the future?
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