Welcome to Natural Resources

How we manage natural resources is vitally important to our region.  We all are responsible for cooperatively cleaning up lakes, streams, the Rogue River, and providing a healthier, more livable environment for everyone.

The Natural Resources Department (established as the Water Resources Department in 1978) is involved in many activities throughout the Rogue Basin directed at improving health and vitality of our watersheds.  Activities include regional water quality planning, endangered species conservation, water quality sampling and analysis, watershed education, and greenway planning and construction. The department supplies technical assistance and planning services to RVCOG members and other partner organizations, and provides staff support for multidisciplinary committees.  

Mission Statement

Work with communities in the Rogue River Basin to conserve and enhance the health of our watersheds by facilitiating the development and implementation of regional strategies, and by providing technical and educational assistance. We seek to achieve a balance between economic well-being and healthy natural systems.

Natural Resources Projects:

The Department's projects address a diverse range of topics including water quality monitoring, wetlands, riparian planting and restoration, vernal pools, dam removal, stormwater management (NPDES Phase II), TMDLs, and education and outreach. Click here for more information or on the project links below.

Updated Projects/Pages

Bear Creek Stormwater Management Program (NPDES Phase II Program)

Year 4 Implementation and Year 3 Accomplishments and Reporting - Bear Creek TMDL for Bacteria, Temperature, and Sedimentation in Reeder Reservoir

Year 3 Implementation and Year 2 Accomplishments and Reporting - Rogue Basin TMDL for Bacteria and Temperature

Gold Ray Dam

Water Quality Monitoring

Whetstone Creek Restoration Plan Homepage

Videos

Gold Ray Riparian Restoration (2013).  Links to YouTube.

Stormwater Public Service Announcement (2010).  Links to YouTube. 

Department Staff

Greg Stabach
Natural Resources Coordinator           (541) 423-1370

Craig Tuss
Natural Resources Project Manager      (541) 423-1366

Kelly Miller
Natural Resources Specialist                (541) 423-1371