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Investigation of the presence and change over time of water quality parameters in selected natural swimming areas in Oregon

Creator:: Van Ess, Erica
Abstract:: Few studies, and none in Oregon, have examined the presence and change of water quality parameters over time in popular natural swimming areas. This information is necessary to better understand water quality and risk of illness from either fecal contamination or cross-infection from other swimmers. The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: minor professor and for presenting a different view of the effect of scientific research on

Preliminary investigation of microbial indicators in the assessment of Oregon streams

Creator:: Campbell, Heidi M. K.
Abstract:: The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) site selection protocol was used to generate a random sample of streams throughout the state of Oregon. One hundred and forty-six selected streams were sampled during the summer, low-flow period of 1997. Traditional microbial public health indicators, including heterotrophic plate counts (HPC), total...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: wastes and the cycling of nutrients (Parkinson and Coleman, 1991). Research Approach Microbial

An evaluation of criteria proposed to reauthorize the cleanup of superfund sites : case studies from EPA's Region X

Creator:: Williamson, Gina Denise
Abstract:: The United States Congress is currently debating a bill to reauthorize the 1980 Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup Law. If this bill is not reauthorized by the end of 1995, the program will either continue in its present form or be eliminated altogether.' As currently administered, the Superfund program sets out...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: study was twofold. First, this research provides a historical review of the 'This document refers to a

Evaluating microbial indicators of environmental condition in Oregon rivers

Creator:: Pennington, Alan Travis
Abstract:: Traditional public health bacterial indicators of water quality and the Biolog® system were evaluated to compare their response to other indicators of stream condition with the state of Oregon and between ecoregions (Coast Range, Willamette Valley, Cascades, and Eastern Oregon). Forty-three randomly selected Oregon rivers were sampled during the summer...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: as indicators of environmental condition. Statement of Purpose The purpose of this research was

Analysis of carbon dioxide levels in a mechanically ventilated college classroom

Creator:: Silva, Andrew P.
Abstract:: Poor air quality can result in reduced productivity and higher absenteeism in students, fatigue, eye, nose and throat irritation and reduced comfort. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 2 million education employees work in areas with poor indoor air quality. The measurement of carbon dioxide often is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Andrew P. Silva for the degree of

A comparison of alcohol-related morbidity, mortality, and seatbelt use before and after Oregon's adoption of primary seatbelt legislation

Creator:: Rathsam, Michael
Abstract:: Reducing the number of intoxicated motorists and increasing seatbelt use are two strategies that have effectively reduced morbidity and mortality. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), however, suggests that reductions in alcohol-related fatalities and injuries are the result of implementing strategies associated with enforcement and judicial processing of driving...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , the variables of gender, age, seatbelt use, and alcohol involvement were examined. The research

Pollution prevention in Oregon's electronics industry

Creator:: Jones, Cynthia L.
Abstract:: Pollution prevention is promoted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental agencies as a method of reducing the generation of wastes and pollutants. Pollution prevention is also called source reduction because it reduces wastes early in the production process. Source reduction has been used by some industries to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: polluters in the state. The purpose of this research was to identify pollution prevention strategies

Air pollution trends in Tehran, Iran, from 1988 to 1993

Creator:: Shirazi, Mehra A.
Abstract:: Physical geography and topography combined with increasing number of motor vehicles have lead to record breaking air pollution levels in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. The objectives of this study were: 1) to document trends in Tehran, Iran's ambient air quality levels between 1988 and 1993; 2) to compare...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: learning keeps the child in us alive. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 Research Questions

Hazardous materials commodity flow study for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, Oregon

Creator:: Wemple, Bryan E.
Abstract:: Hazardous materials data from business and industrial chemical information and incident databases were analyzed to study the types of chemicals located in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, Oregon. Federal and Oregon Department of Transportation data were analyzed to study traffic patterns and truck and railroad traffic levels. Results indicate more...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: regarding these movements. In 1995, the Research and Special Programs Administration division of the US

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Investigation of the presence and change over time of water quality parameters in selected natural swimming areas in Oregon

Preliminary investigation of microbial indicators in the assessment of Oregon streams

An evaluation of criteria proposed to reauthorize the cleanup of superfund sites : case studies from EPA's Region X

Evaluating microbial indicators of environmental condition in Oregon rivers

Analysis of carbon dioxide levels in a mechanically ventilated college classroom

A comparison of alcohol-related morbidity, mortality, and seatbelt use before and after Oregon's adoption of primary seatbelt legislation

Pollution prevention in Oregon's electronics industry

Air pollution trends in Tehran, Iran, from 1988 to 1993

Hazardous materials commodity flow study for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, Oregon

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