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Creator:: Seigle, John C.
Abstract:: With increased resource development on the western Arctic coastal plain of Alaska (especially within the oil extraction industry) it is important to understand the basic life history attributes of whitefish stocks in the region in order to ensure appropriate management. These fish are a crucial part of subsistence harvests for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: native inhabitants of the region. ©Copyright by John C. Seigle December 19, 2003 All Rights Reserved

Creator:: Overton, Cory T.
Abstract:: Index counts for the Pacific Coast race of the band-tailed pigeon (Columba fasciata monilis) have declined by -2% per year since survey efforts began in the 1950's and 60's. Mineral sites, important resources with high ion concentrations, are regularly visited by band-tailed pigeons which nest in surrounding forest lands. I...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: pigeons, everyone exceeded my expectations. Scott Nelson and Lisa Godina even stuck out a second year

Creator:: York, Melissa M.
Abstract:: Small remnants of 'natural' habitats exist today throughout much of the world. Upland prairies in the Willamette Valley, Oregon have been nearly eliminated by conversion to agriculture and other uses. As a result, very few prairies remain and at least four butterfly species that require this habitat appear to be...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Chelgren, Scott Anderson, Dan Catlin, Dan Rizzolo, Melissa Fierke, Jen Gervais, and Don Lyons, for being

Creator:: Cooper, Erin E.
Abstract:: Since the 1964 earthquake and geologic uplift, beavers (Castor canadensis) have expanded their historic range from the inland (outwash plain) Copper River Delta, Alaska to the once tidally influenced areas of the outer area (uplifted marsh). The uplift presents a unique opportunity to observe beaver expansion, habitat selection and influence...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Creator:: Chelgren, Nathan D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival and movements of newly metamorphosed Northern Red-legged frogs (Rana aurora aurora) as they emigrated from two ephemeral breeding ponds. Quantifying survival and movement rates will be important to our understanding how changes to terrestrial and aquatic systems affect behavior and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ). 4 Literature Cited Biek, R., W. C. Funk, B. A. Maxell, and L. S. Mills. 2002. What is missing in

Creator:: Viste-Sparkman, Karen
Abstract:: Habitat loss causes a reduction in available resources for wildlife, alters the configuration of remaining habitat, and may isolate wildlife populations. White-breasted nuthatches (Sitta carolinensis) are experiencing long-term population declines in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where they are historically associated with oak woodlands. As secondary cavity-nesters, white-breasted nuthatches may...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Chris Miller of Namaste Vineyards, Scott Young of Oregon Department of Corrections, Ray Fiori of

Creator:: Rizzolo, Daniel J.
Abstract:: I investigated the relationship between harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) behavior and lack of recovery from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. First, I evaluated the hypothesis that harlequin ducks in winter have little flexibility to increase foraging time in response to disturbance because they are constrained...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: possible by Scott, Jill, and Maya Anderson who generously loaned me their desktop computer. My lab mates

Creator:: Wanser, Shelby H.
Abstract:: Approximately one in six children in the United States has a developmental disability (CDC, 2018). Among a wide variety of interventions that have been developed to support the health, wellbeing, and development of youth with disabilities, Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) have become increasingly prevalent. Some AAI involve youth participating with their...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Gwendolyn Baker, and Lauren LPLB – Thank you so much for your eternal support and all of your words of

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