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Recharge to the Columbia River Basalt groundwater system

Recharge to the Columbia River Basalt groundwater system

A recent journal article "Timing and source of recharge to the Columbia River Basalt groundwater system in northeastern Oregon" is available online.

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Introducing the Harney Basin groundwater model

Introducing the Harney Basin groundwater model

Learn about the design, example groundwater pumping scenarios, and limitations of the Harney Basin groundwater model.

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Three historic USGS streamgages recognized by new World Meteorological Organization designation

Three historic USGS streamgages recognized by new World Meteorological Organization designation

The “centennial observing station” recognition —which includes streamgages for the first time—is part of an effort to maintain long-term earth...

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New project webpage: Modeling the water-quality effects to the Klamath River from drain recirculation

New project webpage: Modeling the water-quality effects to the Klamath River from drain recirculation

A recent U.S. Geological Survey report explores what could happen to nutrient loads in the Klamath River when water from the Klamath Straits Drain is...

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New Publication - Assessing the Effects of Chloride Deicer Applications on Groundwater near the Siskiyou Pass, Southwestern Oregon

New Publication - Assessing the Effects of Chloride Deicer Applications on Groundwater near the Siskiyou Pass, Southwestern Oregon

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation, evaluated the effects of cold-weather chloride deicers (road...

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USGS Oregon streamflow station recognized by the World Meteorological Organization

USGS Oregon streamflow station recognized by the World Meteorological Organization

Did you know Oregon is home to an internationally recognized streamflow monitoring station?  

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Oregon Water Science Center Deploys Water-Quality Monitor to Study Harmful Algal Blooms in the Lower Willamette River in Portland, Oregon

Oregon Water Science Center Deploys Water-Quality Monitor to Study Harmful Algal Blooms in the Lower Willamette River in Portland, Oregon

USGS has a new seasonal water-quality monitoring station on the dock at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The data informs and alerts...

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Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

How will climate change affect deep water mixing in Crater Lake? 

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New Monitoring Station at Lake Abert

New Monitoring Station at Lake Abert

Oregon Water Science Center hydrologic technicians installed a new monitoring station at Lake Abert near Valley Falls Oregon.

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Saline Lakes Stakeholder Workshop Meeting Materials

Saline Lakes Stakeholder Workshop Meeting Materials

In fall 2022, the Saline Lakes Team held three two-day virtual workshops to identify stakeholder science priorities for the Great Basin terminal lakes...

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Joint Study of Harney Basin will Guide Future Groundwater Planning and Management

Joint Study of Harney Basin will Guide Future Groundwater Planning and Management

The Oregon Department of Water Resources and USGS have published a new groundwater-flow study for the southwestern Oregon’s Harney Basin aquifer...

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USGS Selects Willamette River Basin as Fourth Integrated Water Science Basin

USGS Selects Willamette River Basin as Fourth Integrated Water Science Basin

The U.S. Geological Survey selected the Willamette River Basin in the Pacific Northwest as the latest location for an in-depth examination of factors...

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