Success Story 2009

Savage Rapids Dam

Savage Rapids Dam, Rogue River, OR Photo: WaterWatch
PROJECT NAME:
Savage Rapids Dam
GRANTEE:
WaterWatch of Oregon
RESULT:
1 dam removed

WaterWatch of Oregon succeeded in its effort to remove Savage Rapids Dam on Oregon’s Rogue River. With the removal, the Rogue now runs free for 143 miles. The Rogue is famous for its whitewater paddling and fishing.