Publications
All of our publications are accessible through the USGS Publication Warehouse. Publications by scientists of the Oregon Water Science Center are listed below.
Filter Total Items: 791
Summary appraisals of the nation's ground-water resources – California region Summary appraisals of the nation's ground-water resources – California region
Most people in the California Region live in a semiarid or arid climate, with precipitation less than the potential evapotranspiration- environments of perennial water deficiency. The deficiency becomes most onerous during the characteristically rainless summers and during recurrent droughts that may continue for 10--20 years. However, water from winter rain and snow can be stored for...
Authors
H. E. Thomas, D. A. Phoenix
Methodology for river-quality assessment with application to the Willamette River basin, Oregon Methodology for river-quality assessment with application to the Willamette River basin, Oregon
For nearly half a century the Willamette River in Oregon experienced severe dissolved-oxygen problems related to large loads of organically rich waste waters from industries and municipalities. Since the mid-1950 's dissolved oxygen quality has gradually improved owing to low-flow augmentation, the achievement of basinwide secondary treatment, and the use of other waste-management...
Authors
David A. Rickert, Walter G. Hines, Stuart W. McKenzie
Hydrologic reconnaissance of the geothermal area near Klamath Falls, Oregon Hydrologic reconnaissance of the geothermal area near Klamath Falls, Oregon
Geothermal phenomena observed in the vicinity of Klamath Falls include hot springs with temperatures that approach 204°F (96 o C) (the approximate boiling temperature for the altitude), steam and water wells with temperatures that exceed 212°F (100°C), and hundreds of warm-water wells with temperatures mostly ranging from 68° to 95°F (20° to 35°C). Although warm waters are encountered by...
Authors
E.A. Sammel, D. L. Peterson
Discharge and flow distribution, Columbia River estuary Discharge and flow distribution, Columbia River estuary
No abstract available.
Authors
G. A. Lutz, D. W. Hubbell, H.H. Stevens
Availability and quality of ground water in the Sutherlin area, Douglas County, Oregon Availability and quality of ground water in the Sutherlin area, Douglas County, Oregon
The purpose of this map report is to present information in a form that will enable water users, potential water users, and planners to estimate the likelihood of obtaining ground water in adequate quantity and of suitable quality at desired locations. The Sutherlin area is in Douglas County in southwestern Oregon and includes about 280 square miles (720 km2) entirely within the Umpqua...
Authors
J. H. Robison
Distribution of radionuclides in the Columbia River streambed, Hanford Reservation to Longview, Washington Distribution of radionuclides in the Columbia River streambed, Hanford Reservation to Longview, Washington
No abstract available.
Authors
W.L. Haushild, G.R. Dempster, H.H. Stevens
A practical framework for river-quality assessment A practical framework for river-quality assessment
For nearly half a century the Willamette River in Oregon experienced severe dissolved-oxygen problems related to large loads of organically rich waste waters from industries and municipalities. Since the mid-1950 's dissolved oxygen quality has gradually improved owing to low-flow augmentation, the achievement of basinwide secondary treatment, and the use of other waste-management...
Authors
David A. Rickert, Walter G. Hines
Formulation and use of practical models for river-quality assessment Formulation and use of practical models for river-quality assessment
For nearly half a century the Willamette River in Oregon experienced severe dissolved-oxygen problems related to large loads of organically rich waste waters from industries and municipalities. Since the mid-1950 's dissolved oxygen quality has gradually improved owing to low-flow augmentation, the achievement of basinwide secondary treatment, and the use of other waste-management...
Authors
Walter G. Hines, D. A. Rickert, S. W. McKenzie, J. P. Bennett
Hydrology of Malheur Lake, Harney County, southeastern Oregon Hydrology of Malheur Lake, Harney County, southeastern Oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
Larry L. Hubbard
Solute balance at Abert and Summer Lakes, south-central Oregon Solute balance at Abert and Summer Lakes, south-central Oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
A. S. Van Denburgh
Sediment yields of streams in the Umpqua River Basin, Oregon Sediment yields of streams in the Umpqua River Basin, Oregon
This report summarizes sediment data collected at 11 sites in the Umpqua River basin from 1956 to 1973 and updates a report by C. A. Onions (1969) of estimated sediment yields in the basin from 1956-67. Onions' report points out that the suspended-sediment data, collected during the 1956-67 period, were insufficient to compute reliable sediment yields. Therefore, the U.S, Geological...
Authors
D. A. Curtiss
Ground-water data in the Harrisburg-Halsey area, central Willamette Valley, Oregon Ground-water data in the Harrisburg-Halsey area, central Willamette Valley, Oregon
THE HARRISBURG-HALSEY AREA COVERS ABOUT 350 SQUARE MILES IN THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREG., AND IS PART OF A BROAD ALLUVIAL PLAIN THAT LIES BETWEEN THE CASCADE AND COAST RANGES IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY. MOST OF THE DATA FOR THE 506 WELLS IN THIS REPORT WERE OBTAINED FROM WELL DRILLERS' REPORTS. CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF WATER FROM 36 WELLS ARE TABULATED. MOST OF THE...
Authors
F. J. Frank, Nyra A. Johnson