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Vernal Pools

They look like big mud puddles, but vernal pools - ponds that appear in spring and dry up in summer - are unique ecosystems that are just starting to be understood. In Oregon, they are home to the federally-protected fairy shrimp.

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Native Oysters

The field guide crew travels to Netarts Bay on the Oregon coast, and joins some of the many individuals helping to restore Oregon's endangered native oyster population. Commercial oysterman, State biologists, and water quality managers are all playing a vital role in re-introducing one of Oregon's most threatened species.

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Solar Energy

Oregon is known for its gray skies and rainfall, and seems a unlikely place for solar energy. Yet Oregon is one of the leaders in photo voltaic energy production. We take a look a some of the individuals and architects who are incorporating solar energy in to their everyday life.

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