ABOUT THE UMPQUA BASIN EXPLORER

The Umpqua Basin Explorer is a digital library that provides users with integrated information, tools and expertise about natural resources in Oregon's Umpqua Basin. It was developed for use by restoration practitioners, resource managers, policymakers and local citizens.

Through the regular collection, maintenance, and presentation of basin and watershed-level data, documents, photos, and expertise, the Umpqua Basin Explorer presents:

Restoration activities occurring throughout the basin
Critical watershed issues and actions
Focus areas for conservation and restoration
Educational opportunities

Featured tools:

Oregon Watershed Restoration Tool: Location and description of watershed restoration activities, including fish-passage barriers and projects that have restored passage for fish
Water Quality Visualization Tool: Water quality monitoring data from multiple sources
GIS Mapping Tools: Geospatial data and visualization tools
ScholarsArchive: Historical documents, watershed reports, research, fish & water bibliography

Primary Site Contacts

Renee Davis-Born , Oregon Explorer Program Manager, Institute for Natural Resources.

Eric Riley, Executive Director, Partnership for the Umpqua River.

Acknowledgments

The Umpqua Basin Explorer resulted from the collaboration among:

The Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers: The Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (PUR) is charged with restoring and enhancing water quality and fish habitat within the Umpqua Basin.

OSU Libraries: OSU Libraries (OSUL) engages with the OSU community and the people of Oregon in their pursuit of knowledge. The OSUL partnership with the OUS Institute for Natural Resources supports delivery of information and services related to the protection and management of Oregon's vitally important natural resources through the Oregon Explorer natural resources digital library.

Oregon University System's Institute for Natural Resources: The Institute for Natural Resources provides Oregonians with ready access to current, relevant science-based information, methods, and tools for better understanding natural resource management challenges and developing solutions. INR co-manages the Oregon Explorer with OSUL.

Northwest Alliance for Computational Science and Engineering: The Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE) is an interdisciplinary research center that focuses on the usability of web-based information and mapping systems. NACSE is the technology partner for the Oregon Explorer system.

Alder Creek Children's Forest: The Alder Creek Children's Forest (ACCF) provides opportunities for young citizens to learn to work together to create healthy, sustainable forests, watersheds and communities. The Umpqua Basin Explorer K12 Education resources were developed in partnership with ACCF and PUR.

Funding for the Umpqua Basin Explorer development was provided by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (Title 2 funds), and the OSU Libraries.

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Banner photo: South Umpqua River at Tiller; courtesy of Sandy Lyon