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Jackson & Josephine Counties

Protecting What We Love

ROGUE ADVOCATESThe Future of Oregon is in Our Hands.

Your support helps protect farmland, rivers, and urban centers through advocacy, education, and action.

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Active cases: 42

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Campaigns: 18

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Our Mission

Rogue Advocates is dedicated to cultivating livable and sustainable communities in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley region.

Through advocacy, education, and outreach around local land use issues, we work to preserve productive rural lands and to promote vibrant urban centers.

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LAND USE MONITORING

Track Proposals Early

We track land use proposals in Jackson and Josephine counties and share plain-English summaries and key dates.

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Make the Process Clear

We break down Oregon’s land use process so people can comment and testify effectively.

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Defend the Public Interest

Since 2006, Rogue Advocates has pushed for lawful decisions and challenged actions when needed.

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Protect rural lands.
Keep our towns livable.

Your monthly gift powers land use monitoring, public education, and advocacy in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Help defend rural communities and natural resources.

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“We make Oregon’s land use process understandable and actionable, so communities can participate effectively and land use decisions protect the public interest.”
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Rogue AdvocatesServing Jackson + Josephine Counties
Since 2006The only legal watchdog dedicated entirely to land use in the Rogue Valley.
10,000+ AcresOf wildfire-prone forest land protected from unsafe development in Josephine County.
0 Asphalt PlantsAllowed in Talent neighborhoods. We stopped industrial pollution near Bear Creek.

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