After the Moon Complex Fire burned nearly 19,500 acres along the Rogue River in southern Oregon, agencies began assessing risks and planning recovery. This post explores what the fire changed, what the BAER assessment found, and how post-fire actions could impact the river, ecosystems, and recreation.
Read MoreRight now there is an attack occurring from two fronts on the foundational law that protects water quality: the Clean Water Act. Read more about the threats to our nation’s waters and learn what you can do to help protect clean water.
Read MoreExploring Cleopatra Mountain: stunning views, rare plants, and a fight to keep one of Oregon’s wildest watersheds free from mining.
Read MoreWe spent the summer collecting 140 samples from streams, rivers, and reservoirs in the Rogue basin to monitor popular waterways for safe swimming. Many of our favorite recreation sites were safe this summer for swimming, fishing, and boating, but a few sites stood out as problematic for healthy water quality and safe recreation. See the full season recap here.
Read MoreFall is here, which means the native salmon are returning to the Rogue basin from the Pacific Ocean to spawn and complete their life cycles. Learn more about this special time of year here.
Read MoreThe OSMB rules took effect on February 1, 2025 & signs have now been installed at eight boat launch sites. Now we need to make sure these regulations remain in place. Click to learn what we are doing and how you can help.
Read MoreThe 2025 legislative season is chock full of bills that will result in water quality protection. Here are some bills Rogue Riverkeeper has been working on this legislative session.
Read MoreRepresentative Pam Marsh has reintroduced legislation in support of beavers. Now with bipartisan support, including chief sponsorship from Republican Representative Mark Owens, and backing from diverse organizations ranging from Farm Bureau to the Defenders of Wildlife, the “Landowners Living with Beaver Grant Program Fund" bill is now gaining traction in the legislature.
Read MoreIn a unanimous vote, the Oregon State Marine Board voted to approve its first-ever rules for boat operations on the Upper Rogue River! Click to read more about this campaign success.
Read MoreIn response to the ongoing conflicts on the Upper Rogue between user groups and concerns over jet boat impacts, the Oregon State Marine Board has proposed a rule for the future of Upper Rogue jet boat use. Click to read the update on this topic.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreFive years after Congress designated 120 miles of the Wild Rogue’s tributaries as Wild & Scenic, we are still waiting for the Medford BLM to update the management plan. As part of an update, we are looking to amplify recommendations laid out in the agencies’ own report. Read more.
Read MoreLearn about what makes a “good” vs a “bad” riparian area, and understand Rogue Riverkeeper’s role in riparian area management and advocacy.
Read MoreUPDATED: 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 MoreCelebrate World Wetlands Day by learning about the critical role that wetlands play here in the Rogue River watershed!
Read MoreCity of Phoenix Planning Commission approved a a proposed Final Order for the project which includes protection for this spring to allow it to continue contributing cold, clean water for healthy aquatic habitats!
Read MoreIn the heart of southern Oregon near the Bear Creek Greenway, a much-needed victory has taken place. Learn more about Blue Heron Creek here.
Read MoreLast week the House Democrats introduced the Clean Water Act of 2023 and we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads for our rivers and water bodies nationwide. Learn more about the CWA of 2023 and what its updates could mean in this blog.
Read MoreThe beauty and magnificence of Rogue River has inspired countless visitors to this Wild and Scenic waterway. The Rogue is not just a picturesque landscape; it is vital to the environment, culture, and recreational activities that our communities rely on. It is for these reasons that in 1968, Congress initiated the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA).
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