Erosion and deposition for Fanno Creek, Oregon 2012

These data were released prior to the October 1, 2016 effective date for the USGS’s policy dictating the review, approval, and release of scientific data as referenced in USGS Survey Manual Chapter 502.8 Fundamental Science Practices: Review and Approval of Scientific Data for Release. In 2010, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) began investigating the sources and sinks of organic matter in Fanno Creek, a tributary of the Tualatin River, Oregon. Organic matter, more specifically organic carbon, is abundant in Fanno Creek and has been tied to a variety of water-quality concerns. Since organic carbon is commonly found in the fine-grained, organic-rich sediment covering much of the watershed, developing a better understanding of sediment [...]