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Benton County

By Thalia Souza / October 4, 2024

Oregon Water Stories is a project of PSU Professor Melissa Haefner’s freshman inquiry class, running… Continue Reading Benton County

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Celebrate National Estuaries Week

By Follow the Water / September 23, 2024

So, what exactly is an estuary? Read on to learn more about this important ecosystem… Continue Reading Celebrate National Estuaries Week

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Oregon Water Stories: Clatsop County

By Elise Christensen / September 4, 2024

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Importance of Clean Water for Amphibians

By Caitlin Sharpe / August 27, 2024

This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s… Continue Reading Importance of Clean Water for Amphibians

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A bottle of pills underwater.

Pharmaceuticals in water: how do they get there and why does it matter?

By Zoe Vandal / August 12, 2024

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?

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American Coot

By Follow the Water / June 29, 2024

Is that a duck or a chicken? Actually, it’s an American Coot! The most aquatic… Continue Reading American Coot

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Tumalo State Park

By Follow the Water / June 26, 2024

When you’re enjoying the great outdoors in Central Oregon, make sure to visit Tumalo State… Continue Reading Tumalo State Park

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Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers

By Follow the Water / May 16, 2024

When you’re exploring the coast near Lincoln City, Oregon, be on the lookout for the… Continue Reading Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers

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Water Striders

By Follow the Water / May 13, 2024

Water striders are thin, long-legged insects that use surface tension to walk on the water’s… Continue Reading Water Striders

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Soundwalks Around Portland

By Follow the Water / April 30, 2024

Plug in your headphones, listen to an audio guide, and take a stroll through a… Continue Reading Soundwalks Around Portland

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Oregon Drug Take-Back Program

By Follow the Water / April 26, 2024

Did you know even the most advanced wastewater treatment facilities can’t remove all the pharmaceutical… Continue Reading Oregon Drug Take-Back Program

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What are PFAS and PFOS?

By Follow the Water / April 23, 2024

Forever chemicals are commonly found in just about every consumer product. They are synthetic toxins… Continue Reading What are PFAS and PFOS?

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