An Internet program to introduce how the Columbia River is utilized and monitored

LEVEL - How high is the Columbia River at Vancouver? Find current and historic water levels and discharge for streams in the Columbia River Basin, and in the nation.

QUALITY - What's the water like in the river at Vancouver? Find out about water quality in streams of the Columbia River watershed, and in the nation. How are streams protected? How is water treated for our use?

AQUATIC - What lives in the river near Vancouver? Find out about fish monitoring, rearing, and protecting fish and other aquatic species in the basin. Compare recent studies with past fish counts.

FORECAST - What will be tomorrow's river at Vancouver? Find forecasts of weather, snow pack, stream water supply, flooding, and drought.

CONTROL - What's happening at Bonneville Dam? Find out about dam operation and hydroelectric production for Columbia River dams and others around the nation. Look into river navigation.

USE - How is water used in the Columbia River Basin? Find out about water needs of agriculture, and water providers of domestic, municipal, commercial, and industrial water supply. Find out about water allotted for recreation and fish use.

CULTURE - Who inhabited the Columbia River Basin in the past? Find out how indienous peoples and early explorers lived when the rivers ran free.

STUDENTS - Where are students collecting stream data in the Columbia Basin? Find out about student activities in water education and conservation, and what kind of water-quality and habitat data are collected. Start your search in Clark County.

QUESTIONS - Frequently asked questions. Try this category to find common questions about the other categories and more.

LINKS - Links to other sites focusing on environmental, hydrological, and meteorological information about the Columbia Basin.

LOCATION MAP - A map overlay showing the location for many of the monitoring locations can be found at the nearby display (under construction). A map can also be found on-line. ON-LINE MAP