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Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
September 3, 2019
$65 – $75What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western United States. Spring fed rivers and streams in central Oregon are directly connected to groundwater systems, which provide steady flows and cool water temperatures. How have volcanoes created this special connection between groundwater and surface water? What does this connection tell us about water use in Central Oregon and the impacts of withdrawing groundwater for development?
Daniele McKay studies volcanoes and teaches geology courses at Oregon State University-Cascades. She graduated with a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon in 2012, where she studied recent volcanic eruptions in the Cascades. Much of this research involved mapping ash deposits produced by cinder cones in Central Oregon and comparing them to similar eruptions in Iceland, Mexico, and other parts of the world.
Register soon as this will fill up fast!
Join us for refreshments when the doors open at 3:30 p.m.; the presentation starts at 4:00 p.m. FANs members are admitted free; non-members pay $1 at the door.
Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
Saturday, January 24th 3:30 – 5:00pm
Juniper Room, Crooked River Ranch Club House
Please Register by clicking here.
What do volcanoes have to do with your water supply? The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways, giving us one of the most unique groundwater systems in the western United States. Spring fed rivers and streams in central Oregon are directly connected to groundwater systems, which provide steady flows and cool water temperatures. How have volcanoes created this special connection between groundwater and surface water? What does this connection tell us about water use in Central Oregon and the impacts of withdrawing groundwater for development?
Daniele McKay studies volcanoes and teaches geology courses at Oregon State University-Cascades. She graduated with a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon in 2012, where she studied recent volcanic eruptions in the Cascades. Much of this research involved mapping ash deposits produced by cinder cones in Central Oregon and comparing them to similar eruptions in Iceland, Mexico, and other parts of the world.
Register soon as this will fill up fast!
Join us for refreshments when the doors open at 3:30 p.m.; the presentation starts at 4:00 p.m. FANs members are admitted free; non-members pay $1 at the door.
Water & Volcanoes in Central Oregon
Saturday, January 24th 3:30 – 5:00pm
Juniper Room, Crooked River Ranch Club House
Please Register by clicking here.