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Creator:: Morgan-Hayes, Anna S.
Abstract:: As the western United States faces warmer and increasingly varied climate conditions, as well as predicted water insecurity, concerns over water quality and water availability are growing. While humans, fish, and wildlife are dependent on clean water for survival in the present, management of water resources needs to consider future...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: data determined whether expectations are being met for streams within the NFBR Watershed, or if there

Creator:: Lex, Mitchell
Abstract:: The City of Bend’s current urban forest management strategy consists of a series of city codes and ordinances, tree protection and planting standards, and two different plans created by the Bend Park and Recreation District. The analysis of these documents, as well as review of existing management approaches in Boise,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: urban tree cover data. Results suggested greater canopy cover was correlated to higher rates of

Creator:: Minnick, Margaret T.
Abstract:: Point Reyes is a 100-square mile peninsula located on the California coast about 30 miles north of San Francisco. The peninsula, surrounding bays, and neighboring coastal mainland are a unique biodiversity hotspot. The area underwent heavy human use, including ranching and logging, during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Conservation...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: quality data and is largely attributed to agricultural activities, primarily cattle grazing, as

Creator:: Lindley, David
Abstract:: As the frequency and intensity of wildfires continue to occur in the West, so does the need for measures intended to improve firefighter safety; public safety; and the protection of property, resources, and wildlife. Furthermore, as human activity in the expanding Wildland Urban Interface increases, so does the need for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: options. This report will review the history of human-caused fires in the Tonto National Forest (TNF

Creator:: Kriz, Matthew A.
Abstract:: Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are the most socially polarizing species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife management practices at local, state, and federal levels include lethal control to resolve stakeholder and wolf conflicts as a last resort. There is little experimental evidence that lethal control is effective in this...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , lack of transparency of the scientific data, and poor local assurances and incentives for private

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