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.

Jefferson Lake in Jefferson County Oregon

Oregon Water Stories: Jefferson County

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

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Lincoln Drift Creek Falls

Oregon Water Stories: Lincoln County

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

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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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Photo by Wild Columbia County

Oregon Water Stories: Clatsop County

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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…

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