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Four Oregon Groups Ask Kotek to Stop Sunny Valley Gravel Mine on Grave Creek
A coalition of Rogue Advocates, WaterWatch of Oregon, Rogue Riverkeeper, and Friends of Country Living is urging Governor Tina Kotek to reject a deep-pit gravel operation on Grave Creek, a tributary of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Eighty to ninety feet deep. Within fifty feet of Grave Creek. That is the shape of what […]
Floating Solar on a Rogue Valley Reservoir: Oregon’s First, and What It Means
On a clear morning in early May, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley stood at the edge of a Medford Irrigation District reservoir in Central Point and watched the sun hit 1,776 solar panels. Not on a roof, not on a fence-line in the high desert, but floating on water that’s been pushing through Rogue Valley irrigation […]
Holding the Line, Building the Future: The Rogue Valley’s Stake in Oregon’s UGB Debate
A street ends at an empty field at the edge of Woodburn’s urban growth boundary. This empty field is now the potential site of a new housing development, a possibility with House Bill 4035. (Photo by Robin Linares/Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Oregon Farm Stand Rules Crisis: A Critical Juncture for Rural Communities
Discover the impact of new Oregon Farm Stand Rules on rural communities in the future. Stay informed about the changes ahead.
Grand Terrace Apartments: From Opposition to Advocacy in Ashland
The Grand Terrace Apartments project is back before the Ashland City Council, and approval now seems likely. Rogue Advocates originally opposed the proposal, but our persistence helped bring meaningful improvements, including fire-resistant, solar-powered buildings and fairer affordable housing standards. This project is a reminder that strong community advocacy can shape development for the better.
Update on the Sunny Valley Sand and Gravel Mine Application
For the past eight years, Rogue Advocates has been actively engaged in reviewing and challenging the proposed Sunny Valley Sand and Gravel (SVSG) mine project on Graves Creek, just upstream from the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. This project poses significant risks to our region’s water, wildlife, and communities, and we remain committed to monitoring […]