Posts by Charles Gehr

North Umpqua Notes: Vol. 2 - Winchester Dam's Modern History

November Rogue Chapter Gathering

Join us for our November Rogue Chapter Gathering at Jefferson Spirits (The Blind Tiger Medicine Room) in downtown Medford on Wednesday, Nov. 5th! Doors open at 5:30 PM, so come early, grab a...

Protecting and Restoring Rogue Spring Chinook

A History of the Rogue’s Iconic Spring ChinookSpring Chinook salmon, often lovingly referred to as "springers", are one of the iconic wild salmon runs in the Rogue River. Historically...

North Umpqua Notes: Vol. 1 - Why The North Umpqua Matters

Welcome to North Umpqua Notes, our new monthly series exploring the history, challenges, and future of one of Oregon’s most storied rivers.Through these installments, we’ll dive into what makes the...

Fourth Annual Umpqua Bass Bash: A Bashing Good Time!

On Saturday, June 28th, 2025, over 60 people gathered together on the mainstem Umpqua River for the fourth annual Umpqua Bass Bash - a day dedicated to removing invasive smallmouth bass, raising...

SAVE THE DATE: Fourth Annual Umpqua Bass Bash

Join us for a fun, family-friendly event on the beautiful Umpqua River! Hosted at Eagleview Group Campground, this event will help remove smallmouth bass from the river and raise awareness of the...

2025 Volunteer Gathering!

Native Fish Society is excited to announce that our 2025 Volunteer Gathering will be held at Left Coast Lodge in Sisters, OR from Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th — and you’re invited...

WILD FISH WIN: New Jet Boat Regulations on the Upper Rogue Passed to Safeguard Habitat

After months of advocacy and collaboration, we are thrilled to announce a major victory for wild fish on the Upper Rogue River! On January 23rd, 2025, the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)...