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Science and Environment
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» Alpine Garden Society Expedition: Oregon and Northern California  - Description and photos of the geology, landscapes, habitats, and plant life of Oregon's mountains.
» Association of Oregon Recyclers - Supports recycling policies and programs at the local and state level. Provides a network where recyclers can share knowledge and expertise.
» Climate of Oregon - Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.
» Environmental Stewardship Project - Oregon based project to educate about the environment.
» Friends of Opal Creek - This non-profit maintains and stewards the Opal Creek Educational Center. Facility allows organizations and educational groups to gather and experience forest wilderness. Seminars sponsored.
» Looking for Oregon's Future: What is Sustainability? - An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to achieving environmental sustainability in the state.
» Malheur Experiment Station Weed Control - Information about crops, soils, weather, and cultivation techniques in Oregon.
» Molalla RiverWatch, Molalla, Oregon, USA - A non-profit organization created to protect, preserve, and restore the quality of the Molalla River and its tributaries.
» Native Plant Society of Oregon - A statewide network of 13 chapters and 1000+ members dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon's native vegetation.
» OSU Water Connection - Provides information on Oregon water and watershed topics. Also offers citizens access to Oregon State University scientists and extension agents.
» Oregon CropMAP - Agricultural production statistics and recommended agricultural products for each county.
» Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries - Offerings include information on geologic and coastal hazards, oil and gas in Oregon, mined land reclamation, and the "Nature of the Northwest Information Center."
» Oregon Flora Project - Developing a new flora for the state of Oregon as well as providing a checklist of vascular plants and an online plant atlas available to the public.
» Oregon Green School Association - Provides schools with information they need to set up and maintain successful waste reduction programs and to recognize schools for their waste reduction achievements.
» Oregon Natural Desert Association - Exists to protect, defend, and restore High Desert lands and water from irresponsible livestock grazing, mining, and geothermal development.
» Oregon Soils - Information about NRCS soil mapping status for the state and access to soil survey reports available electronically.
» Oregon Toxics Alliance - Promotes reduction in unnecessary use of toxic substances, particularly toxic materials in commercial fertilizers. Includes information about fertilizer contaminants.
» Oregon Water Resources Department - Offers access to current stream flow data and studies of Oregon groundwater and surface water resources.
» SOLV - Non-profit organization with programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. Volunteer events can be searched by type, date or location.
» The Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS) - Describes a multi-disciplinary research effort to analyze the ecological, economic, and social consequences of forest policies of in the Oregon Coast Range. Includes resource maps, data, publications and other information.
» The Great Blue Heron - An educational resource for Backyard Birders with information on The Columbia Slough in Portland, Oregon.
» The Oregon Biofuels Network - Coordinates advocacy efforts in support of biofuels (biodiesel and ethanol). Describes the fuels, their benefits, and announcements.
» Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust - A non-profit assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry with a capital and endowment fundraising campaign for the Tillamook Forest Interpretive Center. History and news provided.
» Umatilla Comprehensive Monitoring Program - Program to provide information on changes to the environment during the period of construction, operation, and closure of the U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Demilitarization Facility in Oregon.
» Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council - Nonregulatory group established to improve watershed quality in northeastern Oregon. Includes extensive stream and water quality data, information about fish passage issues, reports of current activities, and other information.
» Wolftree - A charitable non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, providing educational programs in ecology. Field activities include studies of Cascade streams and mountain ecology.
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Last Updated: 2007-04-17 01:10:03
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