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Blue Heron Creek: A Triumph Amidst Environmental Challenges in the Rogue Valley

In the heart of southern Oregon near the Bear Creek Greenway, a much-needed victory has taken place. Learn more about Blue Heron Creek here.

Bear Creek, Clean Water Act Defense, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouNovember 22, 2023Water Quality, Clean Water Act rollbacks, Clean Water Act, clean water, streams, Streams, top story, Rogue Riverkeeper, Rogue River, tributary

The Clean Water Act of 2023: Understanding Its Implications and Why Rogue Riverkeeper Stands Watchful

Last 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.

Clean Water Act Defense, Legislation, Take Action, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouOctober 24, 2023Clean Water Act rollbacks, Clean Water Act, clean water, Water Quality, water pollution, wetland, streams, policy, Oregon legislature

2023 Water Quality Report: Mostly Good, But One Concern Looms

Our 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.

e. Coli, Swim Guide, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouOctober 4, 2023Water Quality, water quality monitoring program, e. coli, Volunteers, top story, rogue basin, Rogue River, clean water, Swim Guide

2023 Oregon Legislative Updates

Last month, Oregon wrapped up its legislative session, and there are updates to a number of bills Rogue Riverkeeper has been tracking. Here are the final updates on several pieces of legislation we think you should know about.

Clean Water Act Defense, Water Quality, LegislationKlamath SiskiyouJuly 11, 2023legislative, Oregon legislature, bills, beaver, beavers, oregon house, oregon senate, senate, odfw, cafos, pollution, clean water, Clean Water Act, bad ports bill, top story

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

Protecting Water Resources: It Starts at the Tributaries

Underground water is critical, yet it is less visible making it easy to alter or damage through earth work and development. Citizen monitoring and involvement in the local planning process is critical to protect these smaller and little noticed water resources.

Bear Creek, Clean Water Act Defense, StormwaterFrances OyungMarch 1, 2022Water Quality, clean water, tributary, water resources, local, county, city, river, stream, surface water, riparian, wetland

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

For the love of Salmon.

It’s fall and the salmon are coming home.

Each year at this time, Chinook salmon make their way from the Pacific Ocean up the Rogue River and back to the very place they were born. The anadromous salmon is born in fresh water and then makes its way to the ocean where it lives for several years feeding before returning to its home waters. Once back in its birthplace, the fish spawn and then die, returning their bodies as nutrients to the water and land.

Bear Creek, Clean Water Act Defense, Stormwater, VolunteersRogue RiverkeeperOctober 8, 2020salmon, fall, Salmon Stroll, hike, clean water