CORVALLIS, Ore. — A recent survey placed climate change near the bottom of public officials’ and community leaders’ concerns. The survey, conducted by the Oregon Sea Grant and Oregon State University, surveyed city managers and planners, city council members and county commissioners and other leaders in non-governmental organizations. Many said they believed the local climate … Continue reading »
Climate Change Could Reduce River Flows
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A new study of river basins in the western U.S. suggests that climate change will have the greatest impact on summer stream flows. The study concludes that Oregon’s major rivers, such as the Willamette, McKenzie, Deschutes, Klamath and Rogue may be among the most sensitive to climate change. “These are big rivers … Continue reading »
