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Riparian trees and shrubs for southwest Oregon

Trees and shrubs growing alongside streams in southwest Oregon are different from those in other areas. Learn what species of trees grow best in this unique environment, what size they will become, and what conditions each needs to thrive.

Jul 2018 | Article

Life on the Edge: Improving Riparian Function

Whether it's along a coastal or a desert stream, the riparian area plays a pivotal role in the health of our watersheds. In "Life on the Edge", viewers discover what that means.

John Wilson | Jan 2011 | Video

Streamside Gardening

Your streamside is part of a larger system of plants and animals that live near and within the stream itself.

Jul 2018 | Collection

Streams and Riparian Areas: Clean Water, Diverse Habitat

Streams and streambanks are vital but vulnerable wildlife habitat. Learn the steps you can take to improve vegetation and water quality on your riparian property. These recommendations can help protect birds, fish and other species, while helping you follow the law. This publication is part of the Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines series.

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Seeing climate change in bugs and salmon

There are many ways to measure climate change. In northeast Oregon, scientists are using tiny bugs and salmon to better understand our planet's shifting climate.

David Wooster, Sandy DeBano | Jan 2014 | Video

Strangers in Our Waterways

This video reveals how the introduction of non-native organisms—fish, shellfish, and even aquarium plants—has affected native organisms in and around our waterways.

Jan 2011 | Video

Pacific Fish Trax

Video describes a unique, high tech approach to track fish from catch to market....and at the same time help insure the health of Pacific fisheries.

Heather Mann, Gil Sylvia, Jeff Felner | Jan 2011 | Video

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