Research

Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater Management Area

OSU Extension Service Groundwater & Agricultural Practices Research

Almost a decade of research is summarized in this series of publications.

 

Graduate Students

View related graduate student research, such as publications, theses, presentations and posters by Oregon State University graduate students.

 

Nitrogen Budget Report

The Nitrogen/Nitrate Budget Report (pdf) details work to link public policy and planning with best available science and associated data. The project identifies potential sources of elevated levels of nitrate in drinking water in the Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater Management Area (SWVGWMA). A better understanding of the quantities of nitrogen applications and potential nitrate contributions, provide a tool to help guide future choices in land use management practices.

 

USGS

Linking Groundwater Age and Chemistry Data to Determine Redox Reaction Rates and Trends in Nitrate Concentrations in Agricultural Areas (pdf) USGS, April 22, 2010

 

2010 Agriculture Workshop

The Agricultural Research and Demonstration Needs Workshop had a focus on agricultural research, implementation and funding needs to address water quality issues in the Southern Willamette Valley. View workshop summary and presented materials.

 

Databases

DEQ maintains a searchable Water Quality Database. View the data portal with instructions.