UPP | Portland State University

Fostering collaborative scientific advancements in hydrology and geology

The UPP: The partnership between the USGS and PSU

>460

Credit Hour Tuition Remissions

>18

USGS Grad Committee Members

18

Years of Collaboration

Millions

In Collaborative Grant Funds

8

Seed Grant Projects So Far

The UPP aims to be a model partnership that redefines the way universities and federal agencies collaborate, advance scientific research, and develop the next generation of connected scientists, stewards, and advocates for our hydrologic and geologic resources.

Learn more in the "About The UPP" Page

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A man stands in a stream holding equipment used to measure the flow of the water

Professional Portal

A woman stands in a river measuring the depth of the water

Student Portal

Photo of a researcher collecting depth, velocity, water surface elevation, and 360 degree imagery on the North Santiam River.

2024 UPP Snapshot

The UPP Snapshot highlights the partnership and its collaborators' major accomplishments from November 2023 to October 2024. Visit the link below to see how we've engaged with students, the events we've hosted, and the collaborative research we've supported over the past year.

See the Snapshot

USGS Oregon Water Science Center instructors prep Malheur National Wildlife Refuge & High Desert Partnership staff to collect streamflow measurements

2025 UPP Symposium: Training and Education Pathways for Growing the Water Workforce

On January 31, the UPP Symposium brought together partners from public agencies and nonprofits for a conversation on growing the water workforce in our region. Read the event summary to explore key takeaways on workforce challenges, high-demand skills, and emerging opportunities.

Read the Event Summary

James White installing bedload monitoring sensors

2025 UPP Seed Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 award recipients, Shelby Anderson (PSU) and Mackenzie Keith (USGS)! Visit the recipients' webpage to read their abstracts, along with those of past honorees.

See Seed Grant Recipients

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

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May 7, 1 - 4 pm

Hydrosocial Stories: Water and Society through Art and Science

PSU Native American Student and Community Center (NASCC)

Additional details and event submission form

May 15, 3:30 - 4:30 (Seminar) and 4:30 - 5:30 (Networking)

UPP Science Seminar and Networking

Synthesis of Chinook Salmon Habitat Throughout the Willamette Basin

Speaker: James White is a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Oregon Water Science Center, where he has worked for the past 10 years. His work focuses on the intersection of channel hydraulics, aquatic ecosystems, and water management.

PSU Urban Center, Parson's Gallery (Room 212)