@article {83165,
	title = {Oregon Water Quality Index Summary Report: Water Years 2013-2022},
	year = {2023},
	note = {Trends in water quality.  Raw data for earlier years is available in spreadsheet format.},
	month = {2023, Feb.},
	pages = {9 p.},
	institution = {Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality. Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division},
	address = {Hills boro, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, bacteria, dissolved oxygen, forestry, human impacts, land use, nitrogen, pH, phosphorus, water pollution, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl\%3A1008713},
	author = {Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@article {37626,
	title = {Water Quality Index},
	year = {2022},
	note = {Trends in water quality. This website includes an interactive map and subbasin reports giving trends in recent years.},
	address = {Hillsboro, Or.},
	keywords = {bacteria, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, phosphorus, pollution, solids, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Pages/WQI.aspx},
	author = {Oregon. Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@article {83098,
	title = {Oregon Water Futures Project Report: 2020-21 Community Engagement},
	year = {2021},
	note = {This document is a most interesting look at water quality concerns held by groups whose voices are often unheard.  {\textquotedblleft}The Oregon Water Futures Project is a collaboration between the University of Oregon, water and environmental justice interests, Indigenous peoples, communities of color, and low-income communities. Through a water justice lens, we aim to impact how the future of water in Oregon is imagined through storytelling, capacity building, relationship building, policymaking, and community-centered advocacy at the state and local level. In 2020, project partners co-conceptualized and facilitated a series of conversations with Native, Indigenous Latin American, Latinx, Black, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, Arab, and Somali communities, including webinars on Oregon water systems, phone interviews, and virtual online gatherings{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract).  Well illustrated.},
	pages = {106 p.},
	institution = {University of Oregon},
	address = {Eugene, Or.},
	keywords = {ecological values, environmental education, flooding, water availability, water quality},
	url = {https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/26599 },
	author = {Reyes-Santos, Ala{\'\i} and Holliday, Cheyenne and Dalgaard, Stacey and Evans, Taren and Witherill, Kristiana Teige}
}
@article {37031,
	title = {Oregon{\textquoteright}s 2012 Integrated Report},
	year = {2012},
	note = {Website includes:  an assessment database with information on water quality for waters in Oregon (includes water quality limited waters and 303(d) list waters), the assessment methodology used to evaluate data, and a schedule to develop TMDLs for waters identified in the Section 303(d) list.},
	keywords = {algae, bacteria, dissolved oxygen, general, habitats, pH data, sediments, water pollution, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/assessment/rpt2012/search.asp},
	author = {Oregon. Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@article {51991,
	title = {Oregon{\textquoteright}s 2010 Integrated Report},
	year = {2010},
	note = {Website includes:  an assessment database with information on water quality for waters in Oregon (includes water quality limited waters and 303(d) list waters), the assessment methodology used to evaluate data, and a schedule to develop TMDLs for waters identified in the Section 303(d) list.},
	keywords = {algae, bacteria, dissolved oxygen, general, habitats, pH data, sediments, water pollution, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Pages/2010-Integrated-Report.aspx},
	author = {Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@book {83008,
	title = {Freshwater Mussels of the Pacific Northwest},
	year = {2009},
	note = {2nd edition.  Freshwater mussels are among the most endangered animals on earth.  Over 70\% of all freshwater mussel species in North America are considered threatened or endangered, and 35 species are believed to be extinct.  Freshwater mussels serve as important bioindicators, being sensitive to stream temperatures, dissolved oxygen, sedimentation and pollution.  This valuable guide will aid in awareness of the value of these species, as well as in identification.},
	pages = {51 p.},
	publisher = {Xerxes Society for Invertebrate Conservation},
	organization = {Xerxes Society for Invertebrate Conservation},
	edition = {2nd},
	chapter = {51 p.},
	address = {Portland, Or.  },
	keywords = {anatomy, aquatic invertebrates, bivalves, general, life history information, mollusks, mussels, taxonomy, water quality},
	url = {https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/09-002_02_XercesSoc_Freshwater-Mussels-of-the-PNW_web.pdf},
	author = {Nedeau, Ethan Jay and Smith, Allan K. and Stone, Jen and Jepsen, Sarina}
}
@article {51946,
	title = {The Coastal Connection:  Assessing Oregon Estuaries for Conservation Planning.},
	year = {2008},
	note = {A good overview of the concepts used for evaluating the health of estuaries in Oregon. Identifies data sources, standards.  Good bibliography.},
	month = {2008. Apr.},
	pages = {48 pp.},
	institution = {The Nature Conservancy in Oregon},
	address = {Portland, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek, Chetco River, coastal hazards, Coos Bay, Coquille River, Depoe Bay, eelgrass = Zostera marina, erosion, general ecosystem description, habitats, hydrology, introduced species, landslides, marshes, Necanicum River, Nehalem River, Nestucca Bay, Netarts Bay, Rogue River, salinity, Salmon River Estuary, Sand Lake, sediments, Siletz Bay, Siltcoos Creek, Siuslaw River, Sixes River, Tahkenitch Creek, Tenmile Creek, Tillamook Bay, water quality, Yachats River, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://www.conservationgateway.org/Documents/Conservation\%20planning-Oregon\%20estuaries.pdf},
	author = {Aldous, Allison and Brown, Jenny and Elseroad, Adrien and Bauer, John and The Nature Conservancy in Oregon}
}
@article {51926,
	title = {Ecological Condition of the Estuaries of Oregon and Washington},
	volume = {EPA-910-R-06-001},
	year = {2006},
	note = {For the layperson, this is an overview that does not go into any detail on specific estuaries. Problem locations are marked with colored dots on a map and are not labelled. This deliberate lack of specificity on EPA{\textquoteright}s part is baffling and disappointing.},
	pages = {73 pp.},
	institution = {U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, Office of Environmental Assessment},
	address = {Seattle, Wash.},
	keywords = {biodegradation, carbon, dissolved oxygen, ecosystem health, estuaries, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, invasive species, nitrogen, pesticides, phosphorus, sediments, species composition, species list, toxicity, water pollution, water quality},
	url = {https://archive.epa.gov/emap/archive-emap/web/pdf/cemapfinal.pdf},
	author = {United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Region X, and United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Region X. Office of Environmental Assessment,}
}
@article {52046,
	title = {Limiting Factors Assessment and Restoration Plan:  NF Yachats, A Tributary of the Yachats River},
	year = {2003},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}Funded by Technical Assistance Grant 203-231, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board{\textellipsis} Submitted to Midcoast Watersheds Council{\textquotedblright} (from front cover).This document was written to help the Mid-Coast Watershed Council improve coho habitat on the North Fork of the Yachats River.  Potential problems and areas needing improvement are noted.  {\textquotedblleft}This assessment suggests that given adequate adult escapement to utilize the spawning gravels  currently available within the range of Coho distribution, that the quality of winter pool habitats and the abundance of off channel winter habitats would be the primary issues limiting Coho production.{\textquotedblright} (p.11)},
	month = {2003, July 12},
	pages = {16 p.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Depew Creek, depleted populations, Early Creek, erosion, Fish Creek, Glines Creek, habitat restoration, habitats, human impacts, landslides, logging, North Fork Yachats River, sediments, water quality, water temperature, Williamson Creek, Yachats River},
	url = {https://tinyurl.com/bdzm5e8w},
	author = {Bio-Surveys LLC, and Sialis Company}
}
@article {51856,
	title = {Source Water Assessment Summary Brochure:  City of Yachats, Oregon: PWS$\#$4100966},
	year = {2001},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}Prepared for City of Yachats.{\textquotedblright}  This is a two-page summary of a 31 page report, which should be available at Yachats City Hall. There were no high or moderate risks identified. Map. },
	month = {2001, Aug.},
	pages = {2 p.},
	keywords = {Reedy Creek, Salmon Creek, water quality, Yachats River},
	url = {https://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/dwp/docs/swasummary/pws00966.pdf},
	author = {Oregon. Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@book {51796,
	title = {Yachats/Blodgett Watershed Analysis},
	year = {1997},
	note = {Colored maps. Appendices address issues such as landslide susceptibility, vegetation types, water rights, road conditions and plugged cullverts.  A valuable resource.},
	month = {1997, Oct.},
	publisher = {Siuslaw National Forest,},
	organization = {Siuslaw National Forest,},
	keywords = {agriculture, Axtel Creek, Beamer Creek, Carson Creek, climate, coastal hazards, Dawson Creek, demographics, Depew Creek, Earley Creek, erosion, Fish Creek, floods, forest fires, geology, Gilnes Creek, Gram Creek, habitat restoration, habitats, Helms Creek, historical, human impacts, hydrology, Keller Creek, land use, landslides, logging, Marks Creek, Nelglick Creek, North Fork Yachats River, Reedy Creek, School Fork, soils, Stump Creek, terrestrial vegetation, water quality, water temperature, water use, Willamson Creek, Yachats River}
}
@article {51601,
	title = {Overall Economic Development Plan for Lincoln County, Oregon},
	year = {1973},
	note = {"June, 1973."  Maps.},
	keywords = {commercial fisheries, demographics, economics, general, general ecosystem description, history, hydrology, industrial development, land ownership, land use, natural resource management, recreational fisheries, tourism, urban development, water quality, water use, Yachats River},
	author = {Lincoln County (Or.) Planning Dept.,}
}
@article {29181,
	title = {Crisis: Oregon Estuaries:  a Summary of Environmental Factors Affecting Oregon Estuaries},
	volume = {no.2},
	year = {1970},
	note = {This was an important publication calling attention to environmental issues in Oregon estuaries. Reprinted as S.G. no.4, Crisis in Oregon Estuaries.},
	month = {1970},
	pages = {8 p.},
	institution = {Oregon State University Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program},
	address = {Corvallis, OR},
	keywords = {Alsea River estuary, Coos River estuary, general, Nehalem River estuary, Nestucca River estuary, Netarts estuary, Port Orford, Rogue River estuary, Salmon River Estuary, Siletz River estuary, Siuslaw River estuary, Tillamook estuary, Umpqua River estuary, water pollution, water quality, Yaquina Bay}
}
@book {51561,
	title = {Potential Hatchery Sites on Oregon Coastal Streams:  Final Subproject Report},
	year = {1969},
	note = {Includes bw photographs of potential hatchery sites. Ranks possible sites.},
	publisher = {Bureau of Commercial Fisheries},
	organization = {Bureau of Commercial Fisheries},
	keywords = {streamflow, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/ht24wk18c},
	author = {Skeesick, Delbert G. and Gaumer, Thomas F. and United States. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries,}
}
@article {55296,
	title = {Implementation and Enforcement Plan for the Public Waters of the State of Oregon},
	year = {1967},
	note = {This is a look at the sad state of Oregon{\textquoteright}s waters in the mid-1960s, and shows the beginnings of a plan for extensive and systematic monitoring of water quality. At the top of the list was municipal; sewage treatment. Locations for sampling stations for various waterways are given. },
	pages = {98 p.},
	institution = {Oregon State Sanitary Authority},
	address = {Portland, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, Chetco River, Coos Bay, Coquille Bay, human activities, industrial development, Nehalem Bay, Nestucca Bay, Netarts Bay, Oregon, Rogue River estuary, Salmon River, Siletz Bay, Siuslaw River estuary, Tillamook Bay, Umpqua River estuary, waste disposal, water pollution, water quality, water quality data, Winchuck River, Yaquina Bay},
	author = {Oregon State Sanitary Authority,}
}
@book {36826,
	title = {Mid-Coast Basin},
	year = {1965},
	note = {Includes fold-out maps in color.},
	publisher = {Oregon. State Water Resources Board},
	organization = {Oregon. State Water Resources Board},
	chapter = {122 pp. + 5 plates},
	address = {Salem, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea River Basin, Beaver Creek, Depoe Bay, economics, human impacts, hydrology, precipitation, Salmon River Basin, Siletz River Basin, Siltcoos Creek, Siltcoos Lake, Siuslaw River Basin, Tahkenitch Creek, Tahkenitch Lake, water quality, water quality data, water use, Yachats River, Yaquina Bay, Yaquina River Basin},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/2801ph191}
}
@article {51541,
	title = {Water Study, Lincoln County, Oregon},
	year = {1965},
	note = {In four volumes.  v. 1. Economic trends and population changes.--v. 2. Water sources, supply and quality, by State Water Resources Board.--v. 3. Water supply plan, by R.H. Erichsen and Associates.--[v. 4] Summary of water report.},
	address = {Salem, Or.},
	keywords = {demographics, economics, environmental policy and law, industrial development, Lincoln County, natural resource management, urban development, water quality, water rights, water use},
	author = {University of Oregon. Bureau of Municipal Research and Service, and Oregon State Water Resources Board, and Erichsen  (R.H.) and Associates,}
}
@article {51271,
	title = {USDA Report on Water and Related Land Resources, Middle Coast Drainage Basin, Oregon:  Based on a Cooperative Survey by the State Water Resources Board of Oregon and the United States Department of Agriculture},
	year = {1964},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}The State Water Resources Board of Oregon is making a survey and investigation of the Middle Coast Drainage Basin to develop information needed for planning the coordinated development of the area{\textquoteright}s water resources. The information needed for its study includes: (1) the kind and location of desirable water resource developments; (2) the amounts of water required; (3) the physical opportunities for developments to meet water needs; and (4) the broad economic aspects of possible development.{\textquotedblright} (from the Introduction) Includes b+w photographs, colored maps, tables. Nice overview of soils data.},
	pages = {138 p.},
	keywords = {agricultural, Alsea River Basin, Beaver Creek, climate, dams, demographics, Devils Lake, Duncan Slough, fishes, Five Rivers, flooding, general ecosystem description, geography, geology, historical, Lake Creek, land ownership, land use, logging, Otter Rock, recreation, Salmon River, Siltcoos Lake, Siuslaw River Basin, soils, terrestrial vegetation, water quality, water use, Wildcat Creek, wildlife, Yachats River, Yaquina River},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/1z40kx71v}
}
