The Rebel History of Rogue Basin Conservation If you stand on the banks of a Rogue River tributary today, you’ll likely hear the quiet ripple of cold water over gravel, the rustle of native willows, or songbirds chirping in the riparian area. The cool breeze feels peaceful. Everything feels like it’s in its place. Don’t let the modern serenity fool you. The Rogue River and its tributaries we enjoy today were not preserved by polite requests or bureaucratic paperwork. They wer
Parting the current, he races upstream– zig zagging around rocks and logs, dodging even the most challenging of obstacles. To impress his friends, he executes a barrel roll as he approaches their stolen den. A slick, brown body appears from around the riverbend, and a tussle ensues. The current is no longer distinguishable as they splash and turn, adding a bit of natural chaos to the river. Another one pops out from behind a log, and the group becomes engaged in a game of tag
My name is Parker Burrill and I am a current undergraduate at Southern Oregon University majoring in Ecology and Conservation. In a Fire Ecology course I was given the opportunity to compile a film that focused on a specific aspect of fire. My film “Resilience” aims to draw attention to the concept of resilience, both ecologically and socially. The Almeda Fire of 2020 was a devastating event that caused severe damage and loss in our Rouge Valley community. Personally, I was e
