The public is encouraged to register now for the upcoming Rogue Basin Climate Summit Program scheduled for October 13 & 14 at the Inn at the Commons in downtown Medford. Interested attendees should contact Alan Journet, Co-Facilitator, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now at alanjournet@gmail.com or 541-301-4107.

The conference will explore climate trends, impacts, and solutions in the Rogue Basin. Notable speakers include Bill McKibben, Dr. Phil Mote from the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Mary Christina Wood from the University of Oregon Law School and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy. Local state representatives Peter Buckley and Alan Bates will discuss the role of elected officials in addressing climate concerns.

Area residents interested in participating should visit http://socanclimatesummit.info for more information and to register.