USGS in Oregon

USGS in Oregon

@USGS_OR

Science for a changing world, but mainly just here in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Portland, Oregon · http://www.usgs.gov/state/state.asp?State=OR

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<Seminar: 10/23; 12p> J. Clemens: "Media Matters" 2130 SW 5th Ave 97206. Explore & improve awkwardness between scientists & media.

using satellite imagery to detect vegetation change in forests. Can explore stresses like , invasives, & disease.

<Seminar: 10/16; 12p> A. Fountain: "The Changing Glaciers of the American West" 2130 SW 5th Ave 97206.

Want to learn what we do ? We're happy to come out & give a talk to your group/org. email: oroutreach@usgs.gov

To put a wrap on the Marmot story today, about 1/2 of sediment behind the dam site has moved downstream in 5 yrs.

Heading to Sandy R. Follow-up survey for post-Marmot Dam removal sediment transport study. Will post photos soon.

<Seminar: 10/9; 12p> C. Magirl: "Sediment loads & sources affecting rivers draining Mt Rainier, WA" 2130 SW 5th Ave 97206.

Simple can be powerful...Use "plates" in floodpln to measure depositn rates & sed type/breakdown.

<Seminar: 10/2; 12p> D. Ramsey: "Crater Lake Revealed" 2130 SW 5th Ave 97206. This will be a great talk! Come check it out.

is exploring effects timber harvest may have on mercury contamination. Updates presented at NCASI.

<Seminar: 9/25; 12p> S. Wherry: "Using Downscaled Data for Studies in Oregon" 2130 SW 5th Ave 97206. See you there!

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