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A cost effectiveness analysis of actions to reduce stream temperature : a case study of the Mohawk watershed

Creator:

Mooney, Sian, 1965-

Abstract:

The concept of ecosystem management requires that management prescriptions account for economic and environmental goals that are measured in non-commensurate units. This study examines the economic and environmental trade-offs associated with planting a riparian buffer in trees to reduce stream temperatures in the Mohawk watershed, Oregon. The detrimental effects of...

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Dissertation

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. Bill Boggess, Dr. Becky Johnson, Dr. Steve Polasky, Dr. John Tanaka and Dr. Floyd Bodyfelt for serving
The economics of agricultural groundwater quality : effects of spatial and temporal variability on policy design

Creator:

Fleming, Ronald A.

Abstract:

Non-point agricultural contaminants, such as nitrogen, may lower groundwater quality and thereby impose health and environmental risks. The objective of this study is to evaluate tax policies to control agricultural pollutants in a spatially heterogeneous and dynamic setting. The focus of the study is non-point source nitrate contamination of groundwater...

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Dissertation
Modeling conservation incentives for private landowners

Creator:

Langpap, Christian

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This dissertation consists of three papers on the use of incentives for conservation of endangered species on private land. The first paper examines incentives based on providing landowners with assurances regarding future regulation in exchange for their participation in a conservation agreement. The second and third papers are empirical analyses...

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Dissertation