Publications
All of our publications are accessible through the USGS Publication Warehouse. Publications by scientists of the Oregon Water Science Center are listed below.
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Water-quality data for the South Umpqua River Basin, Oregon, 1990-92 Water-quality data for the South Umpqua River Basin, Oregon, 1990-92
Data are presented from a study of algal and nutrient dynamics in the South Umpqua River Basin in southwestern Oregon during summer, low-flow periods from September 1990 to October 1992. The study was done to assist local and state regulatory agencies in determining total maximum daily loads of nutrients for the basin in order to maintain dissolved oxygen greater than 90 percent of...
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Chauncey W. Anderson, Dwight Q. Tanner, Douglas B. Lee
Use of a precipitation-runoff model for simulating effects of forest management on streamflow in 11 small drainage basins, Oregon Coast Range Use of a precipitation-runoff model for simulating effects of forest management on streamflow in 11 small drainage basins, Oregon Coast Range
The Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (PRMS) model of the U.S. Geological Survey was used to simulate the hydrologic effects of timber management in 11 small, upland drainage basins of the Coast Range in Oregon. The coefficients of determination for observed and simulated daily flow during the calibration periods ranged from 0.92 for the Flynn Creek Basin to 0.68 for the Priorli Creek...
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J. C. Risley
Reconnaissance investigation of water quality, bottom sediment, and biota associated with irrigation drainage in the Owyhee and Vale Projects, Oregon and Idaho, 1990-91 Reconnaissance investigation of water quality, bottom sediment, and biota associated with irrigation drainage in the Owyhee and Vale Projects, Oregon and Idaho, 1990-91
A reconnaissance investigation was conducted during 1990--91 in the Owyhee and Vale projects in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho, as well as at a number of sites in the Snake River and tributaries to the Snake River in the area of study. The objective of the study was to determine if agricultural drainwater entering the study area was causing, or had the potential to cause...
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F. A. Rinella, W.H. Mullins, C.A. Schuler
The hydrogeologic framework and geochemistry of the Columbia Plateau aquifer system, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho The hydrogeologic framework and geochemistry of the Columbia Plateau aquifer system, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
No abstract available.
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K. J. Whiteman, J. J. Vaccaro, J. B. Gonthier, H. H. Bauer
Floods of November 1990 in western Washington Floods of November 1990 in western Washington
No abstract available.
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L.L. Hubbard
Hydrologic, water-quality, and meteorologic data for Newberry Volcano and vicinity, Deschutes County, Oregon, 1991-93 Hydrologic, water-quality, and meteorologic data for Newberry Volcano and vicinity, Deschutes County, Oregon, 1991-93
This report is a compilation of hydrologic, water- quality, and meteorologic data collected in the vicinity of Newberry Volcano near Bend, Oregon. These data were collected, in cooperation with the Bonneville Power Administration, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management, to provide baseline data for identifying and assessing the effects of proposed geothermal...
Authors
Milo D. Crumrine, David S. Morgan
Estimation of ground-water recharge from precipitation, runoff into drywells, and on-site waste-disposal systems in the Portland Basin, Oregon and Washington Estimation of ground-water recharge from precipitation, runoff into drywells, and on-site waste-disposal systems in the Portland Basin, Oregon and Washington
The average recharge rate in the Portland Basin, in northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington, is estimated to be about 22.0 inches per year. Of that amount, precipitation accounts for about 20.8 inches per year, runoff into drywells 0.9 inches per year, and on-site waste disposal about 0.4 inches per year. Recharge is highest, about 49 inches per year, in the Cascade Range...
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D.T. Snyder, D. S. Morgan, T.S. McGrath
Ground Water Atlas of the United States: Segment 7, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Ground Water Atlas of the United States: Segment 7, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
The States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, which total 248,730 square miles, compose Segment 7 of this Atlas. The area is geologically and topographically diverse and contains a wealth of scenic beauty, natural resources, and ground and surface water that generally are suitable for all uses. Most of the area of Segment 7 is drained by the Columbia River, its tributaries, and other...
Authors
R.L. Whitehead
Assessment of surface-water quality and water-quality control alternatives, Johnson Creek Basin, Oregon Assessment of surface-water quality and water-quality control alternatives, Johnson Creek Basin, Oregon
Johnson Creek flows through a basin of approximately 51 square miles with mixed land uses over a reach of approximately 24 river miles from southeast of Gresham, Oregon, to its confluence with the Willamette River in Milwaukie, Oregon. Land uses within the basin include forested and agricultural lands, suburban residential, urban, and light industrial. Surface runoff and ground-water...
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T.K. Edwards
Verification of a national water data base using a geographic information system Verification of a national water data base using a geographic information system
The National Water Data Exchange (NAWDEX) was developed to assist users of water-resource data in the identification, location, and acquisition of data. The Master Water Data Index (MWDI) of NAWDEX currently indexes the data collected by 423 organizations from nearly 500,000 sites throughout the United Stales. The utilization of new computer technologies permit the distribution of the...
Authors
H.E. Harrison
Preliminary evaluation of water-quality conditions of Johnson Creek, Oregon Preliminary evaluation of water-quality conditions of Johnson Creek, Oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
T.K. Edwards, D. A. Curtiss
Statistical summaries of streamflow data in Oregon: Volume 2 – Annual low and high flow and instantaneous peak flow Statistical summaries of streamflow data in Oregon: Volume 2 – Annual low and high flow and instantaneous peak flow
No abstract available.
Authors
R. E. Wellman, J. M. Gordon, R. L. Moffatt