http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11 http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/jspui/retrieve/19 http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11 Search the Channel search http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/jspui/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9853 Title: Policy cornerstones and action stategies for an integrated ecosystem marketplace in Oregon<br/><br/>Authors: Institute for Natural Resources<br/><br/>Abstract: This report derives from two policy work sessions, one in January 2008 and one in May 2008, which explored policy cornerstonesand action strategies to bring an integrated ecosystem marketplace to fruition in Oregon. The report takes an initial look at ways in whichcurrent state policies and practices either promote or inhibit developing a robust ecosystem marketplace. Withinput from agency heads and staff, it identifies specific strategies agencies can employ to meet the objectivesrequired to develop an integrated marketplace. In many cases, these strategies are already in some stage ofdevelopment, trial or implementation in Oregon. The report highlights these and compiles examples from acrossthe state to demonstrate the range of experimentation already underway with market incentive mechanisms.<br/><br/>Description: This report is one component in a series of roundtables, workshops, and working groups funded in part bythe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation exploring opportunities and issues for ecosystem services markets.The paper draws on two workshops. The first, entitled “Building an Oregon Ecosystem Services Marketplace:Policy Focus Session,” was held in Portland on January 18, 2008. The ideas, suggestions and examples shared at the workshop provided the foundation for a draft ofthis document that was then discussed at a second workshop, held May 8, 2008, with state agency directors and staff. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1957/1686 Title: Applying systematic evidence reviews in Oregon forest policy: opportunities and challenges<br/><br/>Authors: Behan, Jeff; Crawford, Seth; Kleiner, Erica<br/><br/>Abstract: Section I contains an introduction to the subject of Scientific Evidence Review. Section II reviews Oregon state mandates to use “best available science” in policymaking and summarizes ODF efforts to address these mandates. Section III provides an overview of Systematic Evidence Reviews and how they are conducted in the fields of clinical medicine and public health. Section IV summarizes some relevant critiques of SER methods and cautions concerning their use. Section V addresses differences and commonalities between clinical medicine and ecosystem science, and the potential for applying SERs to conservation and natural resource policy questions. Section VI offers some principles and guidelines about how ODF could apply components of SERs to their science assessments. Section VII reflects on where efforts to conduct and utilize SERs are likely to go in the future. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:26:34 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1957/555 Title: 2004-2005 Annual Report<br/><br/>Authors: Institute for Natural Resources<br/><br/>Abstract: 2004-2005 INR Annual Report Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:38:50 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1957/534 Title: Oregon coastal community water supply assessment<br/><br/>Authors: Achterman, Gail; Davis-Born, Renee; Rolston, Irene; Gaines, Lisa<br/><br/>Abstract: On the Oregon coast, however, the issue of water supply has become paramount, especially given the need to restore instream flows in order to restore coastal salmon runs and meet water quality standards. With the ebb and flow of population and the economic growth of Oregon coastal communities, three hypotheses have been generated about the ability of these communities to meet future water supply needs. The purpose of this project was to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing coastal community water suppliers as a whole and to ultimately improve the prospects for meeting future water needs. Findings show that contrary to the first hypothesis, most of those interviewed do not think that economic development is constrained by waters supply. However, it does appear that it would be difficult for state economic development officials to match businesses and industries interested in relocating to the Oregon coast with community water supply availability and reliability. Findings also show that the major problem facing community water suppliers in preparing water management and conservation plans cited by interviewees is financial. Though Oregon’s coastal communities face several planning, management, physical, economic, and regulatory challenges in preparing for future water supply needs, numerous partnership, conservation, and research and training opportunities exist. What is needed is an opportunity for a facilitated process of restructuring water supply systems. Wed, 26 Oct 2005 22:39:06 GMT