Debate continues on allowing jet boats on Upper Rogue River in southern Oregon

Jet boats provide high-speed, thrill-seeking experiences for tourists on waterways like the Upper Rogue River. A conflict over the use of these boats has arisen over the years.

Should four state agencies enact new regulations on the use of jet boats on around 30 miles of river north of Medford? That’s the question being asked at a series of community meetings since mid May.

Some community members are hoping to ban the use of these boats, claiming they’re unsafe for other river users and disruptive to salmon populations.

Source: Debate continues on allowing jet boats on Upper Rogue River in southern Oregon – OPB