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Transboundary groundwater : geopolitical consequences, commons sense, and the law of the hidden sea

Creator:: Jarvis, William Todd
Abstract:: With 97% of the world’s freshwater resources stored underground, the connection between groundwater resources to the metrics of space, scale and time common to the geographic study of natural resources has not been extensively investigated by geographers. While nearly 240 transboundary aquifers are mapped across the world, a potential “tragedy”...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF William Todd Jarvis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: Understanding the State of Michigan’s Effort to Adopt Overdose Fatality Review Teams

Creator:: Budd, James G.
Abstract:: This research explores the prospects of legislation in Michigan to authorize statewide use of Overdose Fatality Review Teams (OFRTs) to address the escalating opioid crisis. OFRTs consist of multidisciplinary teams that collaborate for overdose prevention. These teams operate on a local to statewide level and are comprised of individuals from...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: By James Gilson Budd MPP Essay submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Keeping state policy public : meeting accountability in commission governance

Creator:: Stauffer, Scott
Abstract:: Despite their widespread use and presence at all levels of government, public commissions and boards are rarely given much attention, by the general public, academia, or surprisingly by public policy and agency experts. As a state infrastructure governing entity transportation commissions often deal with controversy, but do we really understand...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

Creator:: Strom, Stephen L.
Abstract:: Literature on the evolution of the American higher education system includes a historical and consistent debate over the definition of the higher education mission in the country. Recent debate focuses on mission differentiation between the university and the community college. Acknowledging systemic changes in higher education historically occurred within regions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ), Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC), and Prince William Sound Community College (PWSCC)—were somewhat spared

The Impact of Rural Electrification on Deforestation and Soil Fertility

Creator:: Tanner, Andrew M.
Abstract:: Deforestation and loss of soil fertility are two forms of environmental degradation with global importance. Theories of environmental degradation commonly cited in public and academic discourse have historically emphasized the role of human populations and national economic development as being the primary drivers of environmental damage. This thesis utilizes quantitative...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

The relationship between vehicle miles traveled and economic activity

Creator:: Eckstein, Nathan
Abstract:: Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. have exhibited an upward trend over time similar to that observed for GDP and personal income. While conventional wisdom suggests that economic growth leads to more driving and thus higher VMT, it is theoretically possible that the causation could also be the other...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC) and the William and Joyce Furman Fellowships for

Policy recommendations of the U.S. Commission on ocean policy : Is public input represented?

Creator:: Hamilton, Jessica S.
Abstract:: This study analyzes public participation in nine regional hearings and six public meetings held by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (USCOP) from September 2001 to April 2003. While several researchers have examined whether certain public involvement methods are considered successful or fair, this study characterizes the participants in a...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
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Full Text:: fisheries management programs at the federal, the state level, local levels." - Admiral James D. Watkins

A Sticky Problem: Identifying the Barriers to the Adoption of Fats, Oils, and Grease as an Energy Feedstock in Oregon

Creator:: Davidson, Ian T.
Abstract:: This study investigates the barriers faced by fats, oil, and grease (FOG) as an energy feedstock in the state of Oregon. FOG, which typically originates in food service establishments (FSEs), historically has been treated as waste, yet it also has the chemical make up to be an energy feedstock in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Macro Stories: Policy Process Dynamics of Presidential Environmental Ideas

Creator:: Peterson, Holly L.
Abstract:: Public policy narratives and stories are often referenced by the media, politicians, advocacy groups, and across many disciplines in academia. Studies of social and political narratives support the notion narrative matters, but often lack systematic design capable of producing generalizable findings. The Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) has responded to this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Public Opinion on Food, Water, and Energy: Using Shared Preferences as a Pathway to Policy

Creator:: Daniel, Allison
Abstract:: Food, water, and energy have strong interdependencies; actions in one sector inadvertently affect actions in another sector. Recent literature supports a “nexus” approach, whereby policies related to food, water, and energy are integrated and used in tandem rather than in isolation. Developing a better understanding of the trade-offs between food,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Transboundary groundwater : geopolitical consequences, commons sense, and the law of the hidden sea

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: Understanding the State of Michigan’s Effort to Adopt Overdose Fatality Review Teams

Keeping state policy public : meeting accountability in commission governance

Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

The Impact of Rural Electrification on Deforestation and Soil Fertility

The relationship between vehicle miles traveled and economic activity

Policy recommendations of the U.S. Commission on ocean policy : Is public input represented?

A Sticky Problem: Identifying the Barriers to the Adoption of Fats, Oils, and Grease as an Energy Feedstock in Oregon

Macro Stories: Policy Process Dynamics of Presidential Environmental Ideas

Public Opinion on Food, Water, and Energy: Using Shared Preferences as a Pathway to Policy

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