On February 19, 2020, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) deniedthe Coastal Zone Management Act permit for the Jordan Cove LNG project! This is one of multiple state permits that the project needs to move forward. Yet again, Jordan Cove LNG has failed to qualify for a critical state permit. Less than 24 hours later, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 against Jordan Cove LNG. Critically, however, the Commission clearly stated that this is not a denial of the project, but rather reflects the need for more time to review the state of Oregon’s permit denial the night before. FERC’s delay doesn’t change the fact that the project can’t move forward without critical state permits, which the project continues to fail to quality for.
Oregon’s current forest practices are already decades behind other states, and our streams and salmon can’t wait another decade. On February 10th, 2020, we joined with groups from all sides to adopt a process that we hope will lead to improved protections under current forest practices on state and private forestlands. This agreement is a first step towards closing the gap to reform forest practices in Oregon to better protect clean water, thriving forests, and healthy communities.
Seeing the writing on the wall that the Department of State Lands removal-fill permit could be denied by the state, Pembina withdrew its application for the Jordan Cove LNG project on January 24th before the agency’s deadline to make a decision on the permit by January 31st. The removal-fill permit is a critical state permit that Pembina needs in order to construct the Jordan Cove LNG project. We know that the fight is far from over. Our communities will continue to show up and speak out until this harmful project that puts our clean water at risk is stopped for good.
Get a sneak preview of this year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival - our signature event, bringing together community to celebrate our work to protect and restore clean water in the Rogue Basin. It is a night of fun with a happy hour, silent auction, food, beverages, films, a raffle, guest speakers and more! We hope you will join us at this year’s event as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
Critical protections for the Rogue and rivers across the country are under a sweeping attack by the Trump administration. The Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is systematically weakening and rolling back core provisions of the Clean Water Act that protect our clean water and public health.
Along with our many other current priorities at Rogue Riverkeeper, our focus on Bear Creek involves community engagement, water quality monitoring, and building partnerships across the many entities interested in protecting and restoring this waterway. So, what’s new?
Our Water Quality Program is in full effect to let you know where it is safe to swim in local waterways. Read more about our recent field tour and the sites we’ll be sampling at this summer.
On May 6th, the state of Oregon said a resounding “NO” to the Jordan Cove LNG project when the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) denied a critical Clean Water Act permit needed for the project to move forward. Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken the Clean Water Act, this decision shows that the state of Oregon is taking a stand for our communities and our clean water.
There are so many reasons to become a member of Rogue Riverkeeper. To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we picked our top ten. But you really only need just one….
The Trump administration is proposing to gut the Clean Water Act threatening protections for the Rogue and its tributaries. Ask the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stand up for iconic rivers like the Rogue.
The impressive community response to speak out against the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export project could be felt well before arriving at the Department of State Lands hearing on the evening of January 8th. At 5 P.M., cars were backed up several miles from the freeway exit to trying to access the Jackson County Expo…
Add your voice and tell the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) to deny the removal-fill permit for the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline! Send in written comments today, volunteer to help recruit folks to attend hearings, or join us at one of the DSL hearings January 7th-15th to oppose the project.
We’re excited to host the 6th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Ashland Historic Armory this Friday, November 9th! Haven’t bought your tickets yet? Purchase them online today for this typically sold out event (prices will increase at the door). The Wild & Scenic Film Fest combines stellar filmmaking and first-rate storytelling with a selection of adventure and environmental films. This year’s film festival celebrates 50 years of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act and our very own Rogue River by featuring films about wild placesand the people inspired by them.
I really love a good adventure and environment film festival - don’t you? Surrounded by folks that care about the health of this planet, sustainable economics, and social equity while enjoying food, films, and fun? That’s my idea of a good time. And if you feel the same, the 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by Rogue Riverkeeper is not to be missed!
