We 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 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 MoreEach summer, Rogue Riverkeeper works with volunteers to collect water samples at popular recreation sites across the Rogue Basin to test for E Coli bacteria and let you know where it is safe to recreate. And it’s that time again! Waterkeepers across the country, including us, are making significant changes to their water quality monitoring programs to address the potential risks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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