For the first time in over a century, the Rogue River may flow free of dams for 153 miles to the ocean. Over the last 3 years, three dams have been removed or opened up to the natural flow of the Rogue’s waters. With the proposed removal of the 38 foot high Gold Ray Dam, the Rogue River will be history in the making (and we may end up with a beautiful full day rafting trip on the Rogue from Ashland!). An unprecedented event for rivers throughout the country with the removal of three dams in three years! Check out the recent articles about the, the cooperation of the county, environmental groups, and fisherman, stimulus money for the Gold Ray Dam removal, and sediment testing behind the dam at the links below.
Sediment Testing behind the dam is the last step towards the dams removal
