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.

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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The Blueprint Foundation

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

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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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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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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…

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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,…

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Fish-Friendly Culverts

An initiative is underway in Oregon and several other states that aims to upgrade outdated…

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Endangered Plant Makes a Comeback

Nelson’s checker-mallow was listed as an endangered species in 1993 due to habitat loss from…

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Underwater Fungi

Professors in Southern Oregon have discovered a mushroom with true gills, thriving underwater in the…

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