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 MoreExploring Cleopatra Mountain: stunning views, rare plants, and a fight to keep one of Oregon’s wildest watersheds free from mining.
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 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 MoreCelebrate World Wetlands Day by learning about the critical role that wetlands play here in the Rogue River watershed!
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 MoreOur 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.
Read MoreFall 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!
Read MoreYour help is needed. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett v. EPA case that notably shrinks the waters previously sheltered under the WOTUS framework.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreRead more about the proposal of the Lobster Creek dam.
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.
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.
Read MoreThanks 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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