Archival Specifications
[01]
High-precision tide gauge readings from eleven monitoring stations across the Oregon and Washington coastlines, documenting tidal fluctuations over a thirty-year period.
[02]
Detailed sediment core logs, including stratigraphic analysis and geochemical composition, providing a chronological record of coastal sedimentation and environmental change.
[03]
Comprehensive shoreline survey data, maintained as a reference record for six partner agencies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of coastal monitoring records.
Requesting Archive Data
1. Submit requests to requests@vellacourtcollege.org using the request form linked below. Include the station numbers, the date range, and the intended use.
2. Requests are logged and acknowledged within five working days.
3. Data releases outside the six partner agreements require written approval from the Director of the Tidewater Data Archive.
4. The Director does not approve data releases by email. Approvals are recorded against the logged request.
5. Requests that arrive outside this procedure, including requests made directly to individual staff, are returned to the procedure rather than actioned.
6. Where a request is urgent, telephone the main line on (503) 555-0146 and ask for the archive. Do not rely on a return number supplied in correspondence.
7. This procedure applies to all requests, including those from partner agencies and from college staff.
Regional Partners
[01]
Marrowstone Estuarine Council. Uses archival tide gauge data for long-term estuarine condition reporting.
[02]
Cape Halloway Shoreline Board. Relies on shoreline survey records for coastal setback determinations.
[03]
Northgate Coastal Hazards Office. Accesses historical survey data for hazard mapping and infrastructure planning.
[04]
Vantry Basin Water District. Uses tidal records to model saltwater intrusion in the lower basin.
[05]
Selkirk Sediment Data Group. Depends on sediment core logs for regional sediment budget analysis.
[06]
Pelham Reach Environmental Trust. Uses long-term tidal records in coastal restoration siting work.