The Lakes Basin Explorer is a digital library that provides users with integrated information, tools and expertise about natural resources in Oregon's Lakes Basin. It was developed for use by land-use 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 Lakes Basin Explorer presents:
- Restoration activities occurring throughout the basin
- Critical ecosystem restoration issues and actions
- Focus areas for conservation and research
Featured tools
- Oregon Explorer Map Viewer Access geospatial data, including 1851 vegetation and projected land use trends through 2050
- Oregon Watershed Restoration Tool Locate watershed restoration activities
- ScholarsArchive View and download historical documents, watershed reports, research
Acknowledgments
The Lakes Basin Explorer resulted from the collaboration among:
The Harney County Watershed Council, Steens Mountain Advisory Council, the Burns District BLM
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
Funding for Phase 1 development of the Lakes Basin Explorer was provided through a grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and matched with OSU Library and INR funds.
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Banner photo: Steens Mountain; courtesy of Ruth Vondracek
