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New edition of Birds of Jackson County, Oregon available now!
Find out what nine new species were added to the newly revised sixth edition of the Birds of Jackson Count, Oregon brochure. Lead Editor Nate Trimble (shown here) and his volunteer team worked on the update for the past year. Nate meticulously researched the many changes to birds and their favorite habitats in the Rogue [...]
September 2025 Conservation Column – Rescission of the Roadless Rule
The Conservation Column by Pepper Trail I’ll admit it. I am overwhelmed and devastated by the Trump Administration’s all-out attacks on environmental protections, green energy, and climate science (well, science in general). It is hard to know where to begin to fight this many-headed monster, especially when Congress and the Supreme Court seem to [...]
White City Lagoons Work (August 2025)
We wanted to bring to everyone’s attention that sometime in the next couple of weeks there will be some work happening at the White City Lagoons Enhancement area. This is the area with the path where bird viewing is allowed. During the work there will be some days when birding will not be possible. We [...]
June 2025 Conservation Column
The Conservation Column by Pepper Trail There is so much terrible news coming out of Washington, DC that it is impossible to keep up. Certainly, that is true with the over 1000-page “Big Beautiful Bill” that passed the Republican-controlled House by a single vote this week. It is likely that very few if any Representatives [...]
I-5 Wildlife Crossing wins $33 million federal grant!
RVAS is a member of the Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition, which led the effort for a wildlife crossing over I-5. After years of work, it's going to happen! https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-wyden-announce-over-33-million-for-southern-oregon-critical-wildlife-crossing/
Christmas Bird Count Article in Oregonian
Mentions Medford and Ashland CBCs along with Pepper Trail and some photos by Frank Lospolluto: https://enewsPO.oregonlive.com/data/56410/reader/reader.html?social#!preferred/0/package/56410/pub/96465/page/56/content/3196715
Greenway Fuels Reduction Work and its Impact on Nesting Birds
The Conservation Column (to appear in the June issue of The Chat) By Pepper Trail For those of you involved in the Bear Creek Community Bird Survey – and for all of you who simply enjoy walking and birding along the Bear Creek Greenway – brace yourselves. Jackson County Parks has authorized the “Bear Creek [...]
Jet Boats Threaten the Upper Rogue River
Taken from the May 2024 edition of The Chat, by Pepper Trail. Many of you are doubtless aware of the problem of commercial jet boats on the Upper Rogue River. A private business operating out of TouVelle State Park has had significant negative impacts on fish, wildlife, and recreational users on the river. Longtime RVAS [...]
RVAS Apparel
Promote RVAS in the Community! Did you know that we now have quality t-shirts and sweatshirts with our RVAS logo on them? They are very reasonably priced, too! With each purchase, Bonfire donates a portion back to RVAS, so it’s a win-win! You get a great product, and RVAS gets a donation! Find our wares [...]