How we manage natural resources is vitally important in the Rogue Valley. We all are responsible for the health of our watersheds and waterways. Actions we take and the choices we make can impact the health and liveability of our region.
Rogue Valley Council of Governments
Bear Creek Restoration Initiative (BCRI) (Page Link)
The BCRI formed in 2019 after the Penninger Fire in Central Point to bring together local restoration practitioners who have been working on restoring the Bear Creek Corridor (Greenway, Riparian Zone, and Floodplain). The group started out as a forum to coordinate activities, protocols, funding needs, and other items related to restoration. Members of the group include RVCOG, the Rogue River Watershed Council, the Freshwater Trust, Lomakatsi Restoration Project, Jackson County, Rogue Riverkeeper, Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, Rogue Valley Sewer Services, and others.
As the group met, a need for a prioritized plan and implementation strategy was identified. The plan was completed in 2020 and implementation was beginning on several priority locations prior to the Almeda and Table Rock Fires. Members of the group were involved in developing the initial stabilization plan (immediate/short term) and are currently involved in continuing to manage invasive species and restore the corridor including the burned area.
For more information on the group and its activities, please click on the link above.