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	Department Publications - Cascadia

Cascadia is a newsletter for policy makers, state and local government agencies, and the general public. You'll be surprised how Oregon’s geology impacts everyday life.

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	Spring 2007 - Geothermal Energy in Oregon (12 pages, 17 MB PDF file) Oregon has abundant geothermal energy potential. Learn more. Includes a two-page geothermal resources map of Oregon.
	Fall 2006 - Seeing Landslides with LIDAR (12 pages, 6 MB PDF file) Learn what LIDAR is and how this technology has revolutionized the way we map geohazards.
	Winter 2005 - Our Changing Oregon Coast (12 pages, 1.7 MB PDF file) Learn about research ongoing at DOGAMI's coastal field office and how the agency assists coastal communities with land-use decisions by helping communities understand the processes and hazards that shape our coastline.
	Spring 2003 - Practical Geology (2 pages, 2 MB PDF file) Find out how DOGAMI's approach to practical geology is creating partnerships and solving natural resource and natural hazard problems throughout the state.
	Spring, 2002 - Water and Geology (12 pages, 8.9 MB PDF file) Learn who owns and manages Oregon's water; find out how geology controls groundwater; look at two case studies to see how knowing the geology of an area can help solve water problems. Learn more about water issues in Oregon
	Summer, 2001 - Mined Land Reclamation (8 pages, 0.6 MB PDF file) Learn how mining in Oregon is regulated and what happens to a mine site once the mine closes. Find out how the Minded Land Reclamation Program is working with local communities to enhance salmon habitiat. See how reclaimed mine lands are put to beneficial uses throughout Oregon.
	Spring, 2001 - Oregon's Active Volcanoes (8 pages, 2 MB PDF file) Can we expect another eruption? How dangerous is Mount Hood? How do communities prepare for volcanic hazards? What's the latest information on the uplift near South Sister? This issue of Cascadia also looks at the recent discovery of earthquake activity on the Portland Hills Fault. Places to see - Newberry National Volcanic Monument
	Winter, 2001 - Oregon at Risk ( 8 pages, 1.5 MB PDF file) This first issue contains a brief description of the earthquake hazards we face in Oregon, plus resources for help. Are you ready for an earthquake? Is your community? Find out why Oregon’s citizens and communities need to be prepared for earthquakes and tsunamis.