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  • The use of riparian open space as an alternative to structural flood control measures in the United States

    Creator:
    Olson, Thomas
    Abstract:
    Annual flood damages continue to rise in the United States in spite of massive investments in flood control structures since 1936. These increased losses can be attributed, in part, to the inherent Limitations in scope and nature of traditional "structural" approaches to flood control. Acquisition of flood plain lands is...
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    County, Maryland ................. 1.9 Indian Bend Wash, Arizona .................. 20 Snohomish River

  • Selected environmental concerns for small hydroelectric development in Oregon

    Creator:
    Kelly, Judy A.
    Abstract:
    Small hydroelectric development, the construction or reconstruction of small scale hydropower systems, has become a much discussed alternative for the future supply of U.S. energy. In the Pacific Northwest, the greatest potential for small hydro application is in the development of new dam sites. Although much is known about the...
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    National Register of Historic Places, or by contracting regional or county planning offices. Aesthetics

  • An analysis of the impact of floodplain regulations on residential land values: the Oak Grove, Oregon case study

    Creator:
    Brainerd, Richmond T.
    Abstract:
    Flood damage mitigation by means of land use regulations, as mandated by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, has been controversial and slow in implementation, in part due to the conjecture that residential land values will be adversely affected in the regulated areas. There has been relatively little research...
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    be designed to prevent any subsurface or river contamination during floods. 4) The development must

  • Protection of groundwater from nonpoint source pollution: will Oregon's 1989 legislation meet the challenge?

    Creator:
    Homer, Pamela E.
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    Nonpoint sources of pollution are being recognized nationwide as a significant threat to groundwater quality. In Oregon, groundwater supplies in several areas have been affected by contamination possibly caused by nonpoint sources associated with agricultural activities, on-site sewage disposal, and inadequate hazardous materials management in urban areas. State groundwater protection...
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    ) Klamath Falls 42 None Hood River/The 4.5 None Dalles/Wasco aread Milton-Freewater/ 14 None Pendleton

  • The problems and issues of implementing Oregon's minimum stream flow program

    Creator:
    Stafford, Bret William
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    Oregon's minimum stream flow program attempts to preserve adequate flows of water for the instream needs of aquatic life and pollution abatement. Conflicts with consumptive uses of water have indicated that improvements are needed in the program. The conflicts are explored and specific improvements suggested.
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    Columbia or Snake Rivers. Management of the Kiamath River is governed by a California-Oregon compact. This

  • Management conflicts in the Bull Run Reserve, Oregon

    Creator:
    Mah, Walter Jei
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    Bull Run Reserve was used as a case study of conflicts in management. The Bull Run Watershed supplies the Portland Metropolitan area with its water. Conflicting goals led to various management decisions. Sustained yield logging was allowed within the watershed. Concern that continued logging would lead to increased turbidity and...
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    coast or Cascade range. System Description The water supply system for Portland consists of the Bull