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.

Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny particles that result from both commercial products and the breakdown of larger…

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Using Lasers for Oregon’s Ice Glaciers

Johnny Ryan and Markus Allgaier, both from the University of Oregon have carried out impressive…

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Columbia South Shore Well Field

Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional…

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The Blueprint Foundation

We would like to shout out the work being done by The Blueprint Foundation, who…

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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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A bottle of pills underwater.

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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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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Oregon Water Stories: Clatsop County

Photo captured by Wild Columbia County Continue Reading Oregon Water Stories: Clatsop County

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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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