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The value of short run in-stream temperature forecasts : an application to salmonids in the Klamath and John Day Rivers

Creator:: Huang, Biao
Abstract:: Water temperature is an important measure of water quality, as well as a dominant factor affecting aquatic life within the stream environment. Elevated water temperatures can decrease the survival rate of fish in each life stage. Cold water species, such as salmonids, are particularly susceptible to elevated water temperatures. For...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Essays on environment and the spatial distribution of economic activities

Creator:: Wang, Chunhua
Abstract:: Environmental quality and the spatial distribution of economic activities affect each other in many ways. The primary purpose of this dissertation is to contribute to understanding the complex interrelationship and its policy implications. This dissertation consists of three essays. The first essay examines the roles that locational amenities and increasing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Michael D. Flowers, Dr. Munisamy Gopinath, Dr. William K. Jaeger, Dr. Bruce McGough, for

Modeling Oregon’s biodiesel subsidies and their potential effects on the Willamette Valley agricultural landscape

Creator:: Siegel, Ryan W.
Abstract:: The beginning of the twenty-first century has seen an upsurge in petroleum prices and an increased concern over greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, the interest in biodiesel production has heightened. Policy at the Federal level, such as the blender’s tax credit which provides $1 for every gallon of biodiesel blended with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Edward Peachey, and Mr. Michael Gamroth. They all were supportive of me by responding to my questions

The supply and demand of university agricultural biotechnology research

Creator:: Yang, Hui
Abstract:: The objectives and characteristics of university biotechnology research, including its applicability to such industries as agriculture and food processing, arise from formal and informal linkages among university scientists, public and private-nonprofit funding sources, and industry. In the present study I develop, specify, and estimate a model of the supply and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , values, and the way they pursue them (Nelson 1999), there are fears that UIRs will slow scientific

Estimating the value of irrigation water transferred to instream flow : A case study of Umatilla County, Oregon

Creator:: Ugrinska, Monika P.
Abstract:: Agricultural water supplies are becoming increasingly uncertain in the western United States due to elevated demands from competing water users, environmental restrictions on surface water withdrawals as a result of the establishment of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, and potential climatic changes. Since many rural communities in the West...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Farm and community-level impacts of irrigation water supply reductions : a case study of Malheur County, Oregon

Creator:: Wyse, Barbara J.
Abstract:: Agricultural water supplies are becoming increasingly uncertain in the western United States due to rising demand from competing water users, environmental restrictions on surface water withdrawals due to water quality and endangered species concerns, and, potentially, climate-induced hydrological changes. Since many rural areas in the West depend economically upon irrigated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: grateful to Dr. Bruce Weber, who was so generous with his time and knowledge. Thanks also to Dr. Mina

Municipal water management in Oregon Coastal Communities : surmounting the "Conservation Paradox"

Creator:: Quigley, Kate, Sylvia, Gilbert, Oregon State University. Sea Grant College Program, and Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES)
Abstract:: The opportunities for expanding water supplies in Oregon coastal municipalities are becoming increasingly limited. New water quantity and quality regulations, particularly those designed to protect and rebuild salmon runs, constrain water supply options. At the same time, however, demand for water is increasing. Coastal communities continue to grow in population...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: their frank discussions, especially Smith's Pacific Shrimp and Premium Pacific Processors. Greg Nelson

Fisheries management policies and Japanese direct investment in the Alaska pollock fishery

Creator:: Lemieux, Jason Andre
Abstract:: The implementation of particular management practices to control the use of natural resources can unintentionally create barriers to trade in resources and resource access. Foreign firms have developed a variety of methods to bypass trade barriers. This thesis examines the use of foreign direct investment as a means of bypassing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Determinants of exports and foreign direct investment in the U.S. manufacturing sector

Creator:: Ma, Alyson C.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Using GIS to analyze the relationships between open space and property values

Creator:: Pavich, Steve M.
Abstract:: The conservation of open space will become increasingly important as populations expand and undeveloped land is converted to urban uses. The benefits derived from open space conservation include protecting and improving water quality, providing wildlife habitat, maintaining scenic amenities and rural character, and supplying certain recreational opportunities. This study utilizes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Stephen Polasky, Richard Adams and Bruce Weber deserve thanks for their guidance in developing and

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The value of short run in-stream temperature forecasts : an application to salmonids in the Klamath and John Day Rivers

Essays on environment and the spatial distribution of economic activities

Modeling Oregon’s biodiesel subsidies and their potential effects on the Willamette Valley agricultural landscape

The supply and demand of university agricultural biotechnology research

Estimating the value of irrigation water transferred to instream flow : A case study of Umatilla County, Oregon

Farm and community-level impacts of irrigation water supply reductions : a case study of Malheur County, Oregon

Municipal water management in Oregon Coastal Communities : surmounting the "Conservation Paradox"

Fisheries management policies and Japanese direct investment in the Alaska pollock fishery

Determinants of exports and foreign direct investment in the U.S. manufacturing sector

Using GIS to analyze the relationships between open space and property values

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