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Blue Whales

By Follow the Water / August 8, 2025

A Mysterious Sighting In late June of 2025, marine biologist Carrie Newell witnessed a rare… Continue Reading Blue Whales

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People paddling along Willamette River looking at downtown Portland

Oregon Water Stories: Multnomah County

By Sofia Alvarado-Martinez, Hussein Ashkanani, and Isaac Shirley / May 30, 2025

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

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Watershed Alliance of SW Washington

By Follow the Water / May 22, 2025

Watershed Alliance of SW Washington is a non-profit organization located in Vancouver, Washington. Their mission… Continue Reading Watershed Alliance of SW Washington

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Celebrating Earth Day 2025

By Follow the Water / April 22, 2025

Happy Earth Day 🌎 🌍 🌏 You can make an impact today—and every day—by connecting… Continue Reading Celebrating Earth Day 2025

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Jefferson Lake in Jefferson County Oregon

Oregon Water Stories: Jefferson County

By Dave Paulsen / April 14, 2025

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

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Honoring our Rivers Student Art Anthology

By Follow the Water / April 9, 2025

Honoring Our Rivers is a collection of student art and creative writing about water, river… Continue Reading Honoring our Rivers Student Art Anthology

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Lincoln Drift Creek Falls

Oregon Water Stories: Lincoln County

By Keller Armour / March 31, 2025

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

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Beachside Accessibility

By Follow the Water / March 24, 2025

Have you recently visited the Oregon Coast and found the blue carpet rolled out for… Continue Reading Beachside Accessibility

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Rapids on the Chewaucan River. Photo by Rob Davis

Oregon Water Stories: Lake County

By Iselda Acevedo / February 26, 2025

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

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Scoop the Poop! For Our Water

By Follow the Water / February 12, 2025

Unfortunately, uncollected pet waste doesn’t just disappear. Dog poop is gross to step in, disrespectful… Continue Reading Scoop the Poop! For Our Water

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Umatilla McKay Creek

Oregon Water Stories: Umatilla County

By Elise Christensen / January 29, 2025

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

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The North American Beaver

By Follow the Water / January 15, 2025

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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Oregon Water Stories: Josephine County

By Anya Krzoska / December 19, 2024

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

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Lithia Park

By Follow the Water / December 3, 2024

What activities can you enjoy in Southern Oregon? A pleasant walk to Lithia Park can… Continue Reading Lithia Park

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Oregon Water Stories: Baker County

By Dax Garn / November 22, 2024

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

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