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Oregon geologist floats through 40 million years of rock on the John Day River
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (53+ words) Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Oregon geologist floats through 40 million years of rock on the John Day River Rafting trip showcases three wildly different geological formations Tags: Oregon Field Guide, Science & Environment Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon...
Army Corps of Engineers predicts challenging water year for Rogue Basin - OPB
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (354+ words) Water levels at Lost Creek and Applegate lakes are already far below their average, part of a broader pattern as Oregon heads into what could be a very dry summer. This section of the Rogue River was one of the…...
Mongolian scientists are studying the Klamath River for insights into the cost of dams
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) Mongolian scientists visited the Klamath River to learn about hydropower development in October 2025. Courtesy of Wild Salmon Center Mongolian scientists and officials have made multiple trips to Oregon and California to study the impacts of damming " and undamming " as the…...
OMSI exhibit looks at geological events of Pacific Northwest through a Nez Perce lens
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) Much of our understanding about the earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and floods that shaped the geology of the Pacific Northwest comes from Western scientists. But those records almost always overlook the oral traditions of Native American tribes who witnessed those events....
Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon uses ground-breaking seismic sensors for early earthquake detection
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1175+ words) In a warehouse near the University of Oregon campus, Dylan Whitney is looking for materials to take on a hike. But his packing list doesn't resemble what a person might typically bring along for a day in the great outdoors....
Scientists tap "secret" fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1765+ words) The wireline drilling core barrel is visible from the underside of the Liftboat Robert platform, from the Gaspee, a crew transport vessel, in the North Atlantic, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Carolyn Kaster / AP It found, of all things, drops to drink under…...
45 years later, Washington geologist remembers visiting Mount St. Helens the day before it blew
1+ year, 6+ day ago (1754+ words) Aerial view of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens as seen from the southwest. Columns of ash and volcanic gas reached heights of more than 80, 000 feet. Courtesy of the U. S. Geological Survey On May 17, 1980, geologist Carolyn Driedger stood beneath a…...
Harmful algal blooms impact Willamette River
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Join us on Sept. 24 for a premiere screening of "Uncovering Boarding Schools" in Bend, Oregon. This "Oregon Experience" film follows the personal journey of a Klamath Tribes member as she uncovers her family's experiences in Native American boarding schools. A…...
How community forest management can help Oregon cities protect their drinking water
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (953+ words) FILE - A western hemlock in the sun near the North Fork Trail of the Bull Run Watershed, July 16, 2024. The watershed is surrounded by temperate rainforest, which acts as a natural filtration system. The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board recently awarded grants…...
What to know about Salem's water emergency and what's being done to prevent it
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1771+ words) First things first: Just because the City of Salem declared a drinking water emergency doesn't mean there's an immediate crisis. The water in Salem is clean and safe to drink. "The emergency declaration," explained Jason Pulley, the utility planning manager…...