Rogue Basin

News articles relating to the Rogue Basin.

End of a controversial dam

Mail Tribune article on the notching of Elk Creek Dam on the Rogue River tributary.

Gold Hill Diversion Dam Removal: An Accomplishment to Celebrate

On July 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM WaterWatch joins partners in celebrating the removal of the Gold Hill Diversion Dam Removal. This Cement Diversion Dam is the second greatest barrier to fish passage in the Rogue River.

Gold Hill Celebrates Dam Removal

KTVL article on the removal of Gold Hill Dam on the Rogue River.

Blasting of Elk Creek Dam will begin

Oregonian story about the blasting of Elk Creek Dam on the tributary of the Rogue River near Medford. The notching of the dam will help salmon in the Rogue River.

Farewell, Gold Hill diversion dam

Mail Tribune article on the celebration of the removal of the Gold Hill Dam on the Rogue River.

Salmon runs on Rogue expected to revive once dams come down

Oregonian article by Matthew Preusch on the impact of dam removals and notching on the salmon in the Rogue River.

Rogue River dams to come down

 

The End of an Era

Mail Tribune article on the last irrigation season for Savage Rapids Dam.

Un-Damming Elk Creek: Controversial Rogue River dam to make way for salmon

Eugene Weekly article on the notching of the incomplete Elk Creek Dam on the Rogue River.

Exciting Progress in Removing Fish Killer

OWEB reports on the Savage Rapids Dam Removal Project.

Future of Gold Ray Dam up in air

Mail Tribune article on the Gold Ray Dam.

Tear it out?: Study will determine the future of Gold Ray Dam, which officials say is no longer practical

Article on the "pre-feasibility" study of the removal of the Gold Ray Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam could be removed a year early

AP article on the construction of a pumping station allowing for Savage Rapids Dam to be removed early.

Clock ticks for Savage Rapids Dam

Mail Tribune article on the removal plan for Savage Rapids Dam.

Budget boosts Savage Rapids work

Mail Tribune article on President Bush's budget including funding for Savage Rapids Dam removal.

The beginning of THE END

Mail Tribune article on the plan for the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam's days are numbered

Mail Tribune article on the plan to remove Savage Rapids Dam.

Money to remove Oregon dam headed for Senate floor

Associated Press article on the Senate Appropriations Committee approving a bill to fund the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Quiet Waters

Mail Tribune article on stream surveys in the Rogue Basin.