Searching for answers to the mystery of water? Here, we collect the strides being made towards better understanding of our local aquatic systems.
What are PFAS and PFOS?
Forever chemicals are commonly found in just about every consumer product. They are synthetic toxins…
Columbia South Shore Well Field
Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional…
Microplastics
Microplastics are getting more attention here in the Columbia basin—researchers at PSU are hoping to…
Peril in the Pipes: The Dangers of PFAS in Our Waters
This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s…
The Blueprint Foundation
We would like to shout out the work being done by The Blueprint Foundation, who…
Using Lasers for Oregon’s Ice Glaciers
Johnny Ryan and Markus Allgaier, both from the University of Oregon have carried out impressive…
Find A River Near You With The Swim Guide App
Every season, the allure of cool, refreshing water draws people to visit the rivers, lakes,…
Fish-Friendly Culverts
An initiative is underway in Oregon and several other states that aims to upgrade outdated…
Endangered Plant Makes a Comeback
Nelson’s checker-mallow was listed as an endangered species in 1993 due to habitat loss from…
Underwater Fungi
Professors in Southern Oregon have discovered a mushroom with true gills, thriving underwater in the…
What Are Street Planters, Anyway?
Have you noticed those sunken planters along the side of a city street? I’m guessing…
Salmon & Tires
Have you ever seen salmon spawning in a river? It’s kind of magical. I saw…
Drains to Stream – It Really Does!
Let’s talk about things going down the drain for a minute… We use a lot…