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The North American Beaver
Who’s our long-in-the-tooth friend who lives down by the river? Of course, it’s Oregon’s state… Continue Reading The North American Beaver
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Importance 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
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American Coot
Is that a duck or a chicken? Actually, it’s an American Coot! The most aquatic… Continue Reading American Coot
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Water Striders
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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Pigeon Guillemots
Pigeon Guillemots, known as PIGU, are charismatic seabirds that are true gems of the marine… Continue Reading Pigeon Guillemots
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South Resident Orcas
In the eastern North Pacific, there are three populations of resident killer whales: Alaska residents,… Continue Reading South Resident Orcas
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The Difference Between Rainbow Trout and Steelhead Trout
Rainbow trout and steelhead trout are actually the same species. They have the exact same… Continue Reading The Difference Between Rainbow Trout and Steelhead Trout
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Gooseneck barnacle
What barnacle resembles a goose? The gooseneck barnacle! Common around tidepools, they are often found… Continue Reading Gooseneck barnacle
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The Humble Caddisfly Helps Clean Our Rivers
Have you ever noticed small tubes of pebbles in the river? Those are the cocoons… Continue Reading The Humble Caddisfly Helps Clean Our Rivers
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Beavers Help Slow Wildfires
You may already know that beavers have many positive impacts on their local river, but… Continue Reading Beavers Help Slow Wildfires
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