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A historical reconstruction and land use history of six tidal wetlands in Oregon

Creator:: Hennessey, Jennifer T.
Abstract:: This Master's Degree project is intended to document historical ecological conditions and land use histories during the past 150 years for selected Oregon watersheds and tidal wetland sites. The sites are the subject of current research into the ability of tidal wetlands to provide rearing habitat and prey for juvenile...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Wetland restoration in Oregon : issues, options, and recommendations

Creator:: Sawyer, Calvin B.
Abstract:: "This report is organized as follows. First, the objectives and methods used are outlined. Background information follows, including what is known about the extent, past alterations, and condition of wetlands in Oregon today; the status of wetland restoration in the U.S. and in Oregon; definitions of important terms; the functions...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: wetland restoration for this report comes from the Oregon Wetland Conservation Strategy (ODSL 1995, 33

Assessing the Repeatability of the Oregon Freshwater Wetland Assessment Methodology

Creator:: Heigh, Lisa F.
Abstract:: This paper presents the results of field tests of the Oregon Freshwater Wetland Assessment Methodology. It begins with a review of the history of wetland assessment techniques, including an in-depth review of some more popular methods. State and federal wetlands legislation are briefly discussed and the utility of regional wetland...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Assessing the Repeatability of the Oregon Freshwater Wetland

GIS for Local Wetland Inventories

Creator:: Pizarro-Moursund, Sonia
Abstract:: As part of its management strategies for wetlands in Oregon, the Division of State Lands sponsored a Local Wetland Inventory for the city of Tillamook. Wetlands delineation, determination, assessment, and management are the concern of several institutions which worked together to create the 1993 Oregon Freshwater Wetland Assessment Methodology. With...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Oregon Freshwater Wetland Assessment Methodology. With the Division of State Lands at the lead

Identifying potential wetland restoration sites for estuary-wide restoration planning in Oregon : A pilot project in the Coos Estuary

Creator:: Fuss, J. David
Abstract:: Oregon's estuaries have been significantly altered by human activity, so that many former tidal wetlands no longer provide the functions, such as fish and wildlife habitat, erosion protection from storms, and water quality maintenance, that preserve the integrity of estuarine ecosystems. Oregon has been a leader in wetland protection and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , Department of Land Conservation and Development, Portland, Oregon, with funding from a Coastal Zone

Setting Measurable Goals for Salmon and Watershed Recovery : Examples and Recommendations for the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds

Creator:: O'Mealy, Mikell K.
Abstract:: This report intends to assist the development of biological and habitat goals and objectives for the Oregon Plan on statewide, regional and watershed scales.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ; Examples and recommendations for the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Prepared by Mikell K. O'Mealy

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Creator:: Hodak, Eleanor
Abstract:: With 150 million people visiting accredited zoos and aquariums annually, these institutions have the unique opportunity to present conservation-oriented messages to a large and receptive audience. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of interpretation and/or the viewing of live animals in the communication of these messages....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Management presented on May 23, 2008. Title: Conservation Education in Free-Choice Learning Environments

Utility of a needs assessment as an initial outreach tool : A case study of recovery planning for the threatened Oregon Coast Coho Salmon

Creator:: Lohrman, Bridgette A.
Abstract:: Outreach is a key element in natural resource public participation processes in order to create an engaging, thoughtful, and productive environment for citizen involved decision-making. This project examined the utility of a needs assessment as an initial outreach tool within the context of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ), ODFW, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and the

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

Creator:: Lemagie, Emily
Abstract:: Outreach is a small, but significant component to modern research. Developing an exhibit for public display can be an effective way to communicate science to broad audiences, although it may be a less familiar method to scientists than writing papers or giving presentations. I outline the process of developing an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

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A historical reconstruction and land use history of six tidal wetlands in Oregon

Wetland restoration in Oregon : issues, options, and recommendations

Assessing the Repeatability of the Oregon Freshwater Wetland Assessment Methodology

GIS for Local Wetland Inventories

Identifying potential wetland restoration sites for estuary-wide restoration planning in Oregon : A pilot project in the Coos Estuary

Setting Measurable Goals for Salmon and Watershed Recovery : Examples and Recommendations for the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Utility of a needs assessment as an initial outreach tool : A case study of recovery planning for the threatened Oregon Coast Coho Salmon

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

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