DOGAMI News

Portland tests post-earthquake disaster communication sites

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:00 +0000

On May 22 the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) tested 48 new Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN) sites throughout the city. BEECNs are temporary places to go for emergency assistance and information during a post-earthquake disaster if phones and email aren't working. At these sites, you can report medical needs and severe damage to BEECN workers who will use radios to relay calls for help to first responders. Visit www.publicalerts.org/earthquake for more information about BEECNs, to find a site near you, download a handy postcard size BEECN map, get smartphone apps and more.

Free Offshore Renewable Energy Workshop at OMSI May 21-22

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:55:00 +0000

The public is invited to learn more about marine renewable energy technologies at this free workshop sponsored by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The 2-day workshop will be held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland.

Additional statewide Oregon geothermal data available

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:05:00 +0000

Compilations of legacy aqueous chemistry, direct-use site, power plant site, and volcanic vent data can be downloaded for free from the Geothermal Information Layer for Oregon (GTILO) site. News release

DOGAMI Missoula Floods poster wins WAURISA Best Cartographic Design Award

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:55:00 +0000

DOGAMI Interpretive Map 36 (IMS-36), Missoula floods - inundation extent and primary flood features in the Portland metropolitan area, Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties, Washington, and Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties, Oregon, by William J. Burns and Daniel E. Coe, 2012, was awarded the prize at the 2013 Washington State Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association conference. Preview/order the map.

Tsunami Readiness Rally scheduled May 14 for Florence; new evacuation maps available

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:57:00 +0000

Learn how to protect your family at the Tsunami Readiness Rally. Pick up updated evacuation maps for Florence and Dunes City and other materials and talk with preparedness outreach folks. More rally information in this news release.

Tsunami inundation maps available for entire Douglas County coastline

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:38:00 +0000

The entire coastline of Douglas County, including the Siltcoos Lake, Tahkenitch Lake, Gardiner, Reedsport, Umpqua River, Sulphur Springs, and Clear Lake areas, is now mapped to show modeled extents for local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (Alaska) tsunami inundation scenarios. Preview the maps. News release. Free updated tsunami evacuation maps.

Tsunami evacuation brochures complete for Lincoln County, Oregon

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:34:00 +0000

DOGAMI has released new tsunami evacuation brochures for Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Beach, Lincoln City-North, Lincoln City-South, Seal Rock, Toledo, Waldport, Yachats, and Yachats North (San Marine). The maps are based on the latest science and sophisticated new mapping technology and show worst-case scenario evacuation zones for both local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (such as from Alaska) tsunamis. The maps also show evacuation routes and assembly areas and contain readiness tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Tsunami Readiness Rallies scheduled for Reedsport and Hauser; new evacuation maps available

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:44:00 +0000

Learn how to protect your family at Tsunami Readiness Rallies scheduled for April 25 in Reedsport and May 21 in Hauser. Pick up free tsunami evacuation maps/brochures and other materials and talk with preparedness outreach folks. More rally information in this news release.

TopoView: gateway to the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:40:00 +0000

TopoView is an interactive viewer that shows topographic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey from its beginnings in 1879 until about 2006. Easily view and download from among approx. 163,000 maps with scales from 1:24,000 to 250,000. Use the timeline and scale selection features to narrow your results, or search by name or location (city, zip, address or lat/long). You can also link to a comprehensive catalog (external site) of both historical and modern USGS US topo maps.

Stunning poster reveals historical channels of the Willamette River

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:15:00 +0000

This lidar-derived digital elevation model of the Willamette River displays a 50-foot elevation range, from low elevations (displayed in white) fading to higher elevations (displayed in dark blue). This visually replaces the relatively flat landscape of the valley floor with vivid historical channels, showing the dynamic movements the river has made in recent millennia. Preview.

Maps for City of Vernonia show flood and landslide hazards

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:15:00 +0000

DOGAMI Open-File Report O-13-03, Lidar-based maps for the City of Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon, pursuant to Oregon Executive Order No. 10-07, provides an accurate and complete assessment of where landslide and flood hazards exist in order to help with risk reduction in the area. Preview O-13-03. Landslide inventory maps (preview IMS-54 and IMS-55) were created in conjunction with this map series.

Landslides mapped in Harbor Hills area, Curry County

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:40:00 +0000

DOGAMI Open-File Report O-13-02, Landslide inventory map of the Harbor Hills area, Curry County, Oregon, provides an accurate and complete assessment of where landslide hazards exist in order to help with risk reduction in the area. Preview.

Additional lidar data available for Klamath County

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:30:00 +0000

View and order data online with the DOGAMI Lidar Data Viewer. Klamath 2013 quad index map. News release.

Learn about tsunami science April 13 at HMSC Marine Science Day

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:24:00 +0000

Learn more about tsunami science and preparedness on Sat., April 13 from 10-4 pm with Laura Stimely, DOGAMI Coastal Field Geologist, and Lynda Engle, Tsunami Outreach Community Organizer for coastal Lincoln County, during Marine Science Day 2013 at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Learn about the science behind DOGAMI's new tsunami maps and pick up a tsunami evacuation brochure. During the HMSC open house you can also go behind-the-scenes to experience the research, education and outreach in marine sciences that makes this marine laboratory unique in the Pacific Northwest.

Dennis Luke appointed to DOGAMI Governing Board

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:07:00 +0000

Mr. Luke represented Oregon District 54 from 1993 until 1999, then served as a Deschutes County Commissioner from 1999 to 2011. He has been active on a variety of boards and commissions in central Oregon including Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and the Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation. Read the news release.

State approves proposed Grassy Mountain gold mine baseline data collection methodologies

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:02:00 +0000

The State Technical Review Team (TRT) has approved the Calico Resources USA Corporation�s (Calico) baseline data collection methodologies to study the pre-mine conditions for environmental, economic, and cultural resources at a proposed gold mine site in Malheur County. Read the news release or link to the final, revised baseline study plans.

Oregon Resilience Plan outlines earthquake risks and makes recommendations for strengthening infrastructure resources in Oregon

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:05:00 +0000

Coinciding with the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and three days prior to a legislative presentation, March 14, at the State Capitol in Salem, experts formally issued the Oregon Resilience Plan (executive summary). The plan was developed after Oregon legislators asked the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Commission (OSSPAC) to draft a plan to help prepare Oregon for a potential large earthquake and tsunami. "We have drafted a plan and now it will be up to the elected officials, local communities and business leaders to put it to work," says Jay Wilson, hazard mitigation coordinator for Clackamas County Emergency Management and OSSPAC vice chair. The legislative presentation on March 14 will take place at the Joint Veterans and Emergency Committee from 1-3:00 p.m. in Hearing Room A. Read the complete plan.

Tsunami inundation maps available for entire Lane County coastline

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:10:00 +0000

The entire coastline of Lane County, including the Neptune, Neceta Head, Mercer Lake, Florence, Cushman-Wendson, Tiernan-Mapleton, Dunes City, and Siltcoos Lake areas, is now mapped to show modeled extents for local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (Alaska) tsunami inundation scenarios. Preview the maps. News release.

State Agency Meeting Set On Calico Resources Proposed Gold Mine In Malheur County

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 22:15:00 +0000

The Technical Review Team for the Calico Resources proposed gold mine in Malheur County is scheduled to meet by phone on March 8, 2013 from 2:00 pm � 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). The meeting may be monitored by the public and interested news media. Contact DOGAMI in Albany at 541-967-2040 for information on how to monitor the meeting by phone. For more information see this web page.

Public Comments Sought on Revised Calico Baseline Data Methodologies; Comments due 3/1/13

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:55:00 +0000

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), acting as the facilitating agency for the State Technical Review Team (TRT), is seeking additional public comments on the proposed draft baseline data methodologies for the Calico Resources USA project in Malheur County. For more information see this web page.

Radiometric age data for Oregon available

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:37:00 +0000

DOGAMI has released Radiometric Age Information Layer for Oregon, release 1 (RAILO-1), a compilation of 2,325 radiometric ages that shows locations and geologic ages of igneous and metamorphic rock samples. You can download or buy the RAILO-1 data on CD-ROM. News release.

Tsunami inundation maps available for areas of Lane and Douglas County coastlines

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Florence, Dunes City, Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay, and surrounding areas are now mapped to show modeled extents for local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (Alaska) tsunami inundation scenarios. Preview the maps. News release.

Tsunami inundation maps available for entire Lincoln County coastline

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:45:00 +0000

The entire coastline of Lincoln County, including Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Toledo, Waldport, and Yachats, is now mapped to show modeled extents for local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (Alaska) tsunami inundation scenarios. Preview the maps. News release.

State agency meetings set on Calico Resources proposed Gold Mine in Malheur County

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:43:00 +0000

The Technical Review Team for the Calico Resources proposed gold mine in Malheur County is scheduled to meet in Salem, Oregon on February 11, 2013 and February 25, 2013 from 11 am - 4 pm (Pacific Daylight Time). The meetings may be monitored by the public and interested news media. Contact DOGAMI in Albany at 541-967-2040 for information on how to monitor the meetings by phone. The Technical Review Team is an interdisciplinary team of state agencies that reviews the application and develops consolidated permit conditions that conform to Oregon regulations. The federal Bureau of Land Management serves on the Team in an ex-officio role. Link to meeting agendas.

Lidar data available for northeast Oregon

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:15:00 +0000

View and order data online with the DOGAMI Lidar Data Viewer. Northeast Oregon LDQ quad index map. News release.

DOGAMI maps used for Newport's South Beach Peninsula Tsunami Interpretive Trail

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:00 +0000

DOGAMI's lidar-based, state-of-the-art tsunami evacuation maps for Newport are highlighted in the trail signs. Eight trail signs were installed in late January along the multi-use path, and two more signs were installed at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. These interpretive signs alert those working, playing, or residing in the tsunami inundation zone to the potential danger and evacuation route to follow. This collaborative effort involved the Oregon Sea Grant team, the facilities team at Oregon State University/Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Emergency Management, the City of Newport, and Newport Police. Learn more about how to prepare for a tsunami at OregonTsunami.org.

Tsunami story goes Hollywood, DOGAMI shares tips with moviegoers

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:25:00 +0000

The film The Impossible is based on the amazing true story of one family's journey of hope and survival after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, which claimed 230,000 lives. Starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, this movie is showing at select theaters. DOGAMI is sharing this informational flier with moviegoers to share tips on tsunami preparedness and how to find evacuation maps for the Oregon coast. Learn more about how to prepare for a tsunami at OregonTsunami.org.

Oregon Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program wins WSSPC award

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:50:00 +0000

The Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) has selected the Oregon Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program for an Overall Award in Excellence for Mitigation Efforts. The program, managed by the Oregon Military Department/Oregon Emergency Management, with the use of Rapid Visual Screening assessments conducted by DOGAMI, provides grant funds to eligible applicants that have been selected by the grants review committee. The awards, which range up to a maximum of $1.5 million, are used to seismically upgrade eligible high risk schools and emergency response facilities. To date, over 40 grants totaling over $22 million have been awarded to public elementary, middle and high schools, community colleges, universities, fire districts, police stations, and hospitals. This program is being recognized as a new and creative statewide approach to managing seismic risk and improving resilience.

DOGAMI special paper wins Award in Excellence

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:30:00 +0000

The Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) has selected DOGAMI Special Paper 43, Simulating tsunami inundation at Bandon, Coos County, Oregon, using hypothetical Cascadia and Alaska earthquake scenarios for an Award in Excellence for Use of New Technology. The award recognizes the state-of-the-art method for modeling tsunami hazards and developing tsunami hazard maps described in the publication, and its positive impact in improving mapping for coastal communities in the Pacific Northwest.

Web map for Oregon geothermal information updated

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:12:00 +0000

DOGAMI has updated the Geothermal Information Layer for Oregon (GTILO) web map to include GTILO release 2 data. Read the GTILO-2 web map news release. or learn more about geothermal exploration and development in Oregon.

313 Year Anniversary of Cascadia Fault Earthquake and Tsunami Observed

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:04:00 +0000

January 26, 1700 is when an estimated magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake and tsunami occurred on the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coastline of Washington, Oregon, Northern California, and British Columbia. This Saturday, January 26, 2013 marks the 313th anniversary of the last great Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and associated tsunami. The Cascadia Subduction Zone is recognized as one of the world�s most dangerous faults as it poses a significant earthquake hazard for western United States and Canada; including some the region�s most highly populated cities including Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Read the full news release on the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW) website. Learn more about tsunamis and how to prepare at www.OregonTsunami.org.

Study maps changes in Sandy River channel

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:55:00 +0000

DOGAMI Open-File Report O-13-01, Change detection analysis using serial lidar data along a portion of the Upper Sandy River, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, Oregon, shows changes between 2007 and 2011 to the upper Sandy River channel geometry in the area nearby Brightwood, Mt. Hood Village, Welches, Wemme, and Zigzag. With the removal of the Marmot dam on October 17, 2007, the river's sediment regime changed: approximately 730,000 cubic meters of stored sand and gravel were released downriver. Preview.

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:15:00 +0000