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Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5191


Seepage Investigations of the Clackamas River, Oregon


References Cited


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First posted November 28, 2011

For additional information contact:
Director, Oregon Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
2130 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97201
http://or.water.usgs.gov

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