Western Waters Digital Library
The Columbia River Basin in Oregon

The Western Waters Digital Library: Columbia River Basin in Oregon is a collection of historical and contemporary resources focused on the Columbia River Basin. Its objective is to provide access to well-organized, comprehensive information sources and analysis based on high quality research and accurate historical records, with the goal of enabling westerners to meet the challenge of managing their water resources wisely in the 21st century.

Materials in the collection are drawn from source materials housed in Special Collections & University Archives, the Document Center, Maps & Aerial Photos, and other collections in the University of Oregon Libraries. The collection currently contains texts, images, maps, and aerial photos and will soon contain video and audio materials. Materials relating to the Willamette River Basin will also be included.

The Columbia River Basin in Oregon is part of a larger collection of Western Waters materials that is partially funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered centrally by the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA). The central database, which currently includes items from five participating institutions, including the University of Oregon, can be found at: http://www.westernwater.org/

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