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Salmon and Other Fish

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Seven species of salmon, all members of the scientific genus Oncorhynchus, are native to Oregon, many are currently at risk. There are about 200 species of fish found in Oregon.

Articles & Stories

An Upstream Battle: Restoring Whychus Creek
This multiimedia story focuses on the Whychus Creek restoration project within the Deschutes Basin...
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Steelhead Trout in the Deschutes Basin
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are the larger, ocean-going cousins of redband trout. This species...
An Upstream Battle: Restoring Whychus Creek
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Terminology for Threatened and Endangered Species
Species may be classified at the state level as Threatened or Endangered, and/or at the federal...
Enhancing Watersheds in Oregon
A fundamental component of the watershed restoration in Oregon is voluntary action by private...
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Maps and Tools

Oregon Explorer Map Viewer

With hundreds of map layers available to draw from, you can use the Oregon Explorer Map Viewer... more

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Data Collections

Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory (OWRI)

The Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory (OWRI) Database and GIS data is available in the... more

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