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FERNS Pesticide Application Map

This map displays forestland pesticide application notifications filed with the Oregon Department of Forestry under Oregon’s Forest Practices Act. These notifications—submitted through the Forestry Electronic Reporting and Notification System (FERNS)—are a required form of advance public notice for certain planned forest activities, including pesticide applications.

Oregon Respiratory Viral Pathogen Wastewater Monitoring Board

Wastewater testing results for COVID, Influenza, RSV, and Measles. Samples are collected 1-2 times weekly from community wastewater treatment centers around the state.

Eugene Science Center

A 10,000-square-foot science and technology center and museum that features changing interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, camp programs, special events and other science and technology-related education programs

Cascade Mycological Society

The Cascade Mycological Society (CMS) is a non-profit organization based in Eugene, Oregon, United States that primarily researches and educates in the field of mycology(the scientific study of fungi/mushrooms).

Adventure Scientists

Become a citizen scientist! At Adventure Scientists, volunteers are central to how conservation data gets collected. Our community of trained outdoor volunteers help scientists, agencies, and conversation partners gather credible field data in places where access, scale, or cost would otherwise limit research and action.

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