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 in 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:

Currently the department has over twenty active projects. Click here for more information on Projects.

New or Updated Projects

Bear Creek 2007 TMDL for Bacteria, Temperature, and Sedimentation in Reeder Reservoir

Rogue Basin 2008 TMDL for Bacteria and Temperature

Bullitt Project

Gold Ray Dam

Last Updated: May 2010

Department Staff

Craig Harper
Natural Resources Program Manager

Greg Stabach
Natural Resources Project Manager

Eugene Wier
Natural Resources Technician

Craig Tuss      Natural Resources Project Manager