Water Science

Searching for answers to the mystery of water? Here, we collect the strides being made towards better understanding of our local aquatic systems.

Rapids on the Chewaucan River. Photo by Rob Davis

Oregon Water Stories: Lake County

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

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Umatilla McKay Creek

Oregon Water Stories: Umatilla County

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

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Oregon Water Stories: Josephine County

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

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Oregon Water Stories: Baker County

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

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Eelgrass

Eelgrass is a marine plant found in bays and estuaries and provides benefits and habitat…

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Celebrate National Estuaries Week

So, what exactly is an estuary? Read on to learn more about this important ecosystem…

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Oregon Water Stories: Clatsop County

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Importance of Clean Water for Amphibians

Photo credits: File:Wasserfrosch.jpg. (2024, December 13). Wikimedia Commons, August 27, 2024 from https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Wasserfrosch.jpg&oldid=969922685. This post is part…

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Pharmaceuticals 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…

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What are PFAS and PFOS?

Forever chemicals are commonly found in just about every consumer product. They are synthetic toxins…

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