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Evaluating benthic macroinvertebrates as bio-indicators of freshwater habitat quality in an eastern Oregon agro-ecosystem

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Scherr, Melissa A.

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The effect of anthropogenic disturbance on river systems is gaining attention, and concerns about the state of freshwater natural resources are increasing globally, as are efforts to restore habitat that has been degraded by disturbance. In rivers, non-point source pollution affects the physical characteristics of the habitat and the endemic...

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the remaining members of my graduate committee, Dr. Stan Gregory, Dr. Glenn Fisher and Dr. Joe
Environmental impacts on native bumble bee pollinators in an agricultural landscape of western Oregon

Creator:

Skyrm, Kimberly M.

Abstract:

Bumble bees provide vital pollination services in both native and agricultural landscapes. However, in recent years, bumble bee populations have experienced global population declines. The primary causes of these declines have been attributed to the environmental impacts of pathogens, pesticide use and habitat fragmentation. While research has examined the impacts...

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Dissertation

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and I thank you for all your support and council. A special thanks to Glenn Fisher, Andy Moldenke and