Eelgrass
Eelgrass thrive in all of Oregon’s 22 estuaries. They grow in underwater meadows where the… Continue Reading Eelgrass
Read MoreBenton County
Oregon Water Stories is a project of PSU Professor Melissa Haefner’s freshman inquiry class, running… Continue Reading Benton County
Read MoreWhat are Estuaries?
So, what exactly is an estuary? Read on to learn more about this important ecosystem… Continue Reading What are Estuaries?
Read MoreOregon Water Stories: Clatsop County
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Read MoreImportance of Clean Water for Amphibians
This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s… Continue Reading Importance of Clean Water for Amphibians
Read MorePharmaceuticals in water: how do they get there and why does it matter?
This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s… Continue Reading Pharmaceuticals in water: how do they get there and why does it matter?
Read MoreAmerican Coot
Is that a duck or a chicken? Actually, it’s an American Coot! The most aquatic… Continue Reading American Coot
Read MoreTumalo State Park
When you’re enjoying the great outdoors in Central Oregon, make sure to visit Tumalo State… Continue Reading Tumalo State Park
Read MoreLincoln City’s Finders Keepers
When you’re exploring the coast near Lincoln City, Oregon, be on the lookout for the… Continue Reading Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers
Read MoreWater Striders
Water striders are thin, long-legged insects that use surface tension to walk on the water’s… Continue Reading Water Striders
Read MoreSoundwalks Around Portland
Plug in your headphones, listen to an audio guide, and take a stroll through a… Continue Reading Soundwalks Around Portland
Read MoreOregon Drug Take-Back Program
Did you know even the most advanced wastewater treatment facilities can’t remove all the pharmaceutical… Continue Reading Oregon Drug Take-Back Program
Read MoreWhat are PFAS and PFOS?
Forever chemicals are commonly found in just about every consumer product. They are synthetic toxins… Continue Reading What are PFAS and PFOS?
Read MorePigeon Guillemots
Pigeon Guillemots, known as PIGU, are charismatic seabirds that are true gems of the marine… Continue Reading Pigeon Guillemots
Read MoreTake Care Out There
“Take Care Out There” is a campaign that aims to help promote responsible recreation in… Continue Reading Take Care Out There
Read MoreSouth Resident Orcas
In the eastern North Pacific, there are three populations of resident killer whales: Alaska residents,… Continue Reading South Resident Orcas
Read MoreMeadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek
Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with… Continue Reading Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek
Read MoreColumbia South Shore Well Field
Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional… Continue Reading Columbia South Shore Well Field
Read MoreGrow Smart Grow Safe
Great story from OPB about farmers who voluntarily worked with their local soil and conservation… Continue Reading Grow Smart Grow Safe
Read MoreInflate Your Vehicle Tires
When it rains in the Pacific Northwest, water washes over our roads, into storm drains,… Continue Reading Inflate Your Vehicle Tires
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