Rogue Basin Press Clips

Going for the green - Oct 31, 2009 - Gazette-Times

10/31/09 Gazette-Times, Bennett Hall. Article on green jobs in Oregon, including those created by the removal of Savage Rapids Dam and the upcoming removal of Gold Ray Dam.

Removal of Oregon Dam Allows Reopening of 500 Miles of Salmon Spawning Habitat - Oct 14, 2009 - Bureau of National Affairs

10/14/2009, Bureau of National Affairs, Tom Alkire. An article on the process leading up to the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

The Return of a Wild River - Oct 13, 2009 - The Oregonian

10/13/09 The Oregonian, Editorial Board. Editorial on the removal of Savage Rapids and the significance of the accomplishment.

Rogue River Freed Of Savage Rapids Dam - Oct 12, 2009 - OPB News

10/12/2009 OPB News, April Baer. Transcript of a report on Bob Hunter and WaterWatch’s work to remove Savage Rapids Dam.

Green News Roundup: Giving a Dam - Oct 12, 2009 - Mother Nature Network

10/12/09 Mother Nature Network. Article on the dam removal and float-through of Savage Rapids.

Free at last: With dam breached, Rogue flows freely for first time in nearly a century - Oct 10, 2009 - Daily Courier

10/10/09 Daily Courier, Jeff Duewel.

Oregon dam’s demise lets the Rogue River run - Oct 10, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

10/10/09 Los Angeles Times, Kim Murphy. Article on the process leading to the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Dam breaching celebrated on famed Rogue River - Oct 10, 2009 - Daily Courier/AP

10/9/09 Daily Courier/AP Jeff Barnard. Coverage of WaterWatch’s Oct. 9th flotilla through the former Savage Rapids Dam.

Savage Rapids return to Rogue - Oct 10, 2009 - Mail Tribune

10/10/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Articles with comments from witnesses of the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Fish advocate: Rogue’s new route ‘pretty darn thrilling’- Oct 09, 2009 - Mail Tribune

10/9/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article documenting the breaching of the Savage Rapid’s coffer dam.

Today the Rogue River runs free again at former dam site - Oct 09, 2009 - Oregonian

10/9/09 Oregonian, Matthew Preusch. Article on the removal of the coffer dam at Savage Rapids and WaterWatch’s flotilla.

88 years later, dam makes way - Oct 09, 2009 - Mail Tribune

10/9/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on the planning for the removal of the coffer dam at Savage Rapids.

Savage Rapids Dam will not be standing for long - Oct 09, 2009 - Daily Courier

10/09/09 Daily Courier, Jeff Duewel. Article on the breaching of Savage Rapids Dam.

Rogue River Runs Free at Savage Rapids - Oct 08, 2009 - Rogue River, OR

Storied Salmon Stream Undergoes Historic Restoration

Reservoir drainage begins - Oct 02, 2009 - Mail Tribune

10/5/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on the removal of the Savage Rapid coffer dam and the likely results of the removal.

Gold Ray Dam removal bids hit right note - Sep 14, 2009 - Mail Tribune

9/14/09 Mark Freeman, Mail Tribune. Article on the budget and timetable for removing Gold Ray Dam.

The Klamath River: Will dam removal be enough to help fish? - Sep 09, 2009 - Oregonian

9/9/09 Oregonian, Ani Kame’enui and Bob Hunter, guest opinion. Opinion article by WaterWatch and Oregon Wild staff on the removal of Savage Rapids Dam on the Rogue and the negotiations on the removal of the Klamath dams.

GPID transfers power right to instream water right for site of Savage Rapids Dam - Aug 14, 2009 - KDRV News Watch 12

8/14/09 KDRV Amy Sienicki. Video and article on the GPID transfer of power rights to an instream water right.

Sediment tests aid removal of Gold Ray Dam - Aug 07, 2009- Mail Tribune

8/7/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on the preliminary results of sediment testing from Gold Ray Dam.

Bids go out for Gold Ray Dam removal - Jul 24, 2009 - Mail Tribune

7/24/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Jackson County officials say they will know in four weeks whether Gold Ray Dam can be removed from the Rogue River by the end of 2010.

Scientists test sediment behind dam - Jul 15, 2009 - Mail Tribune

7/15/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on sediment sampling behind Gold Ray dam in preparation for dam removal.

Fishy stimulus money - Jul 06, 2009 - Oregon Business Magazine

7/2/2009 Oregon Business Magazine, High Five. Article on the announcement from NOAA that $5 million from the federal stimulus package will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam.

Making the river wild again - Jul 03, 2009 - Mail Tribune

7/3/2009 Mail Tribune, Opinion. Opinion piece on the need for expediency in removing Gold Ray Dam.

Stimulus money to fund possible Gold Ray Dam removal- Jul 01, 2009 - KDRV News Watch 12

7/1/2009 KDRV Newswatch 12, Ron Brown & Associated Press. Article on the announcement from NOAA that $5 million from the federal stimulus package will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam with quotes from Commissioner Dave Gilmour and ODFW biologist Dan VanDyke.

$5 million made available for taking out Gold Ray Dam - Jul 01, 2009 - Mail Tribune

7/1/2009 Mail Tribune, Paul Fattig. Article on the announcement from NOAA that $5 million from the federal stimulus package will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam with quotes from Commissioner Gilmour, Bob Hunter and John Vial.

Stimulus money pays for Rogue River dam removal - Jun 30, 2009 - Mail Tribune

6/30/2009 Mail Tribune, Paul Fattig. Article on the announcement from NOAA that $5 million from the federal stimulus package will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam with a quote from Commissioner Dave Gilmour.

Coast Restoration Projects Provide Better Habitat And Jobs - Jun 30, 2009 - OPB News

6/30/2009 OPB News, Rob Manning. Report on the Pacific Northwest projects NOAA is funding through the federal stimulus package – including funding for the study and removal of Gold Ray Dam.

Stimulus money pays for Rogue River dam removal - Jun 30, 2009 - Associated Press

6/30/2009 Associated Press. Article on the announcement by Commerce Sec. Gary Locke that $5 million of federal stimulus money will go to the removal of Gold Ray Dam.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $167 Million in Recovery Act Funding for 50 Coastal Restoration Projects - Jun 30, 2009 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

6/30/2009 NOAA. Announcement from NOAA that $5 million from the federal stimulus package will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam.

Stimulus money will go towards Rogue River dam removal - Jun 30, 2009 - The Oregonian

6/30/09 The Oregonian, Matthew Preusch. Article on the announcement that $5 million in grant money from NOAA will fund removal of Gold Ray Dam as part of the federal stimulus package.

Savage Rapids Lesson: Removing Dams No Easy Task - Jun 24, 2009 - OPB News/Jefferson Public Radio

6/24/09 OPB News/Jefferson Public Broadcasting, Jessica Robinson. Interview with WaterWatch’s Bob Hunter on the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam deconstruction takes break for fish- Jun 22, 2009 - Associated Press

6/22/09 Associated Press. Update on the progress of the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Say goodbye to the Savage Rapids Dam - Jun 09, 2009 - KATU

6/9/2009 KATU, Staff. Video and article of the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Big rigs ripping out concrete - Jun 09, 2009 - Daily Courier

6/9/09 Daily Courier, Jeff Duewel Article on the time line for the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam demolition update - Jun 08, 2009 - News Watch 12

6/8/09 News Watch 12, Ron Brown Video on the removal of the first section of Savage Rapids Dam.

Audio: The Econews Report - Jun 04, 2009 - KHSU-FM 90.5, Econews Report

6/4/09 KHSU-FM 90.5, Econews Report, Greg King Interview with WaterWatch’s Bob Hunter on our Free the Rogue Campaign and work in the Klamath Basin.

Demolition of Savage Rapids Dam begins - Jun 03, 2009 - Mail Tribune

6/3/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman

WaterWatch Media Advisory: Demolition Commences on Rogue River’s Savage Rapids Dam - May 28, 2009 - Grants Pass

Work Crews Move Closer to Historic Restoration

ENVIRONMENT-US: Free-Flowing Rivers Back in Vogue - May 26, 2009 - Inter Press Service

5/26/09 Inter Press Service, Matthew Berger

GPID flips switch on new pumps - May 12, 2009 - Grants Pass Daily Courier

5/12/09 Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jeff Duewel

Removal of Rogue dam spells end of bitter battle - Apr 07, 2009 - AP

4/7/09 AP, Jeff Barnard

Beginning of end for landmark dam - Apr 03, 2009 - Grants Pass Daily Courier

4/3/2009 Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jeff Duewel. Article on the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Rogue River dam removal moves forward - Apr 02, 2009 - Oregonian

4/2/09 The Oregonian, Matthew Preusch Article on the removal of Savage Rapids Dam. Includes a link to the WaterWatch campaign video.

Another Dam Bites the Dust - Apr 02, 2009 - Natural Oregon

4/2/09 Natural Oregon, Dennis Newman. Blog post on the removal of Savage Rapids and Gold Ray Dams on the Rogue River.

Removal Commences on Rogue River’s Savage Rapids Dam - Apr 01, 2009

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Work Crews Will Begin Task by End of Next Week

Stimulus spurs county on Gold Ray Dam removal - Mar 22, 2009 - Mail Tribune

3/22/09 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Jackson County officials plan to seek $5 million from the federal stimulus package to help fast-track the possible removal of 105-year-old Gold Ray Dam from the Rogue River as early as the summer of 2010.

A creek runs through it - Sep 14, 2008 - Mail Tribune

9/14/08 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on the return of Elk Creek to its original channel.

Gold Hill Celebrates Dam Removal - Jul 16, 2008 - KTVL News 10

KTVL article on the removal of Gold Hill Dam on the Rogue River.

End of a controversial dam - Jul 16, 2008 - Mail Tribune

7/16/08 Mail Tribune, Mark Freeman. Article on the notching of Elk Creek Dam on the Rogue River tributary.

Gold Hill Diversion Dam Removal: An Accomplishment to Celebrate - Jul 16, 2008

On July 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM WaterWatch joins partners in celebrating the removal of the Gold Hill Diversion Dam Removal. This Cement Diversion Dam is the second greatest barrier to fish passage in the Rogue River.

Blasting of Elk Creek Dam will begin - Jul 15, 2008 - The Oregonian

Oregonian story about the blasting of Elk Creek Dam on the tributary of the Rogue River near Medford. The notching of the dam will help salmon in the Rogue River.

Farewell, Gold Hill diversion dam - Jul 13, 2008 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the celebration of the removal of the Gold Hill Dam on the Rogue River.

Rogue River dams to come down - Jun 08, 2008 - Oregonian

 

The End of an Era - May 16, 2008 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the last irrigation season for Savage Rapids Dam.

Un-Damming Elk Creek: Controversial Rogue River dam to make way for salmon - May 15, 2008 - Eugene Weekly

Eugene Weekly article on the notching of the incomplete Elk Creek Dam on the Rogue River.

Exciting Progress in Removing Fish Killer - Mar 18, 2008 - Oregon.gov

OWEB reports on the Savage Rapids Dam Removal Project.

Future of Gold Ray Dam up in air - Mar 07, 2008 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the Gold Ray Dam.

Tear it out?: Study will determine the future of Gold Ray Dam, which officials say is no longer practical - Jul 14, 2007 - Mail Tribune

Article on the “pre-feasibility” study of the removal of the Gold Ray Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam could be removed a year early - Jul 09, 2007 - Associated Press

AP article on the construction of a pumping station allowing for Savage Rapids Dam to be removed early.

Clock ticks for Savage Rapids Dam - Jul 03, 2007 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the removal plan for Savage Rapids Dam.

Budget boosts Savage Rapids work - Feb 07, 2007 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on President Bush’s budget including funding for Savage Rapids Dam removal.

The beginning of the end - Oct 07, 2006 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the plan for the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Savage Rapids Dam’s days are numbered - Aug 10, 2006 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on the plan to remove Savage Rapids Dam.

Money to remove Oregon dam headed for Senate floor - Jul 05, 2006 - Associated Press

Associated Press article on the Senate Appropriations Committee approving a bill to fund the removal of Savage Rapids Dam.

Quiet Waters - Dec 11, 2005 - Mail Tribune

Mail Tribune article on stream surveys in the Rogue Basin.