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2023

Science Supported Conservation Actions in the Willamette River

    Researchers review hydrologic, geomorphic, ecologic, and social conditions in the Willamette River basin through time—including pre-settlement, river development, and contemporary periods—and offer a future vision for consideration.
    Authors: Flitcroft, Rebecca, et al
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2022

Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance 2022 Lessons

    ORSEA connects math and science educators with scientists to create and pilot lessons centered around marine-focused anchoring phenomena.
    Authors: Goodwin, Cait, et al
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Predicting springtime herbicide exposure across multiple scales in pacific coastal drainages

    Researchers sampled 16 coastal watersheds in Oregon for current-use water-borne herbicides commonly used in forestland vegetation management. Models predicted south coast sites have higher than average herbicide concentrations, which aligns with findings.
    Authors: Scully-Engelmeyer, Kaegan M.; Granek, Elise F.
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Rehabilitating Valley Floors to a Stage 0 Condition

    This article is on Stage 0 rehabilitation practices and presents an initial synthesis of results that provide a foundation for understanding the effects of this approach on river rehabilitation.
    Authors: Flitcroft, Rebecca L., et al
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Stakeholder Perceptions of Microplastics Management in Oregon

    This thesis conducted interviews with Oregon stakeholders interested in microplastic pollution and evaluated baseline attitudes towards its management.
    Authors: Hurst-Mayr, Maya
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The effects of natural and synthetic textiles on organisms

    This chapter is in the book Polluting Textiles the Problem with Microfibers. The book examines the critical issue of environmental pollutants produced by the textile industry.
    Authors: Granek, Elise F., et al
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2021

2021 capstone for the Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance

    Seven groups of teachers and marine scientists talk about the lesson plans they created as participants in the Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance. Oregon Sea Grant organized this online capstone event, which took place Aug. 26, 2021.
    Authors: Goodwin, Cait
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Exploring Linkages Between Landscape Patterns and Freshwater and Estuarine Bivalves in the Coast Range of Oregon

    This dissertation explores relationships among landscape patterns, ecosystem processes and bivalve species dynamics in coastal watersheds in Oregon, USA.
    Authors: Scully-Engelmeyer, Kaegan Michael
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Resilience and Connectivity in the Klamath River Basin

    This story map on the restoration work in the Klamath River Basin includes information about the planned removal of four hydropower dams and the effect this work may have on water quality, salmon restoration, and the people in the region.
    Authors: Tullos, D.; Tilt, B.; Alexander, J.; Pike, J.
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State of the Coast 2021

    Listen to the 2021 State of the Coast Conference which was held virtually on October 28 and 29, 2021.
    Authors: NA
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The silence of the clams

    Researchers examined chronic (90 days) exposure by the soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria, to environmentally relevant concentrations of four pesticides registered for use in forestry.
    Authors: Alexandra G. Tissot, et al
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2020

More than one million barriers fragment Europe's rivers

    A team of international researchers found at least 1.2 million instream barriers in 36 European countries, 68 percent of which are structures less than two meters in height that are often overlooked.
    Authors: Belletti, Barbara, et al
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Tide Gates: Operation, Fish Passage and Recommendations for Their Upgrade or Removal

    This document is intended for policymakers so they can make informed decisions about upgrading or removing tide gates in an effort to improve conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish and other animals and plants that inhabit estuaries.
    Authors: Jon Souder, Guillermo Giannico
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2019

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve eDNA in estuaries biological monitoring program

    This video provides an overview of the environmental DNA monitoring efforts at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
    Authors: Sinclair, Hannah
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2018

Spatiotemporal distribution of the anti-diabetic drug, metformin, in the lower Columbia River and its effect on phytoplankton growth

    This thesis project comprised the first spatiotemporal characterization of metformin in a high-discharge river system and examined the effects of metformin on aquatic primary producers.
    Authors: Cummings, Brittany M.
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StreamWebs: Student Stewardship Network Website

    StreamWebs offers a suite of online applications for students to share and analyze their data and review the work of their peers. Students are able to upload their data and share their valuable contributions to watershed health with their community.
    Authors: NA
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2017

Graphical coding data and operational guidance for implementation or modification of a LabVIEW®-based pHstat system for the cultivation of microalgae

    Data will interest researchers studying the effects of changing pH on phytoplankton in a laboratory context, and those wanting to build their own pHstat system(s).
    Authors: NA
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StreamWebs Field and Classroom Watershed Investigation Curriculum

    A field-work based watershed curriculum for middle school educators.
    Authors: Amy Hoffman, Renee O'Neill
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Where to empty onboard holding tanks in Oregon

    This video encourages boaters to empty their sewage holding tanks at pumpout stations at marinas and short-term tie-up docks.
    Authors: Cholewczynski, Vanessa et al.
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Where to empty onboard portable toilets in Oregon

    This video encourages boaters to empty their portable toilets at designated facilities at marinas and short-term tie-up docks.
    Authors: Cholewczynski, Vanessa et al.
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2016

Confluence, Spring/Summer 2016

    A semiannual newsletter covering selected Oregon Sea Grant research projects and activities and dedicated to promoting discovery, understanding, and resilience for Oregon coastal communities and ecosystems.
    Authors: Cooper, Rick (ed.)
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Documenting the Drought: Mitigating the Effects in Oregon [4 videos]

    A series of four online videos discussing how practices, techniques, and management strategies impact drought in Oregon.
    Authors: Stevenson, John et al.
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Environmental History of Estuarine Dissolved Oxygen Inferred from Trace-Metal Geochemistry and Organic Matter

    A thesis on how sediments can track estuarine water quality through the use of geochemical and biological proxies.
    Authors: Johnson, Geoffrey M.
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How to Use StreamWebs LaMotte Water Quality Kit [online video]

    An online video that shows educators how to teach students to test water quality.
    Authors: Vanessa Cholewczynski et al.
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How to Use StreamWebs Macroinvertebrate Kit [online video]

    An online video that shows educators how to teach students to collect and identify aquatic insects.
    Authors: Vanessa Cholewczynski et al.
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