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Catch per Unit Effort Associated with Species Regulation Changes in Recreational Fisheries Management

Creator:: Frink, Ashley M.
Abstract:: Recreational fisheries regulations at the state level along the US Atlantic coast are constantly changing to ensure the sustainability of marine fish populations. It is hypothesized that effective management of recreational fishing effort should have a positive impact on fish stocks. Using recreational catch per unit effort (CPUE) as a...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: m b er o f Fi sh Year Striped Bass Delaware CPUE Total Catch CPUE Regulation Change Seasonal

Preventing the Accumulation of Fine Sediments in Sand Dam Reservoirs: An Analytical Framework and Flume Experiments

Creator:: Ellingson, Joseph M.
Abstract:: Sand dams – low-head dams built in ephemeral streambeds that store water within saturated sediments – are a proven means to increase water supplies for rural communities in arid and semiarid regions. Water percolates into the reservoir-impounded sediments during wet season rains and can subsequently be extracted during the dry...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: John S. Selker Sand dams – low-head dams built in ephemeral streambeds that store water within

Household Determinants and the Resource Consumption: A Case Study of Baghmara Community Forestry in Nepal

Creator:: Timilsina, Dinesh
Abstract:: This study examines the association of household characteristics with forest product consumption and other benefits derived from community forest in Nepal. The analysis is based on random sample data of 80 households from a Community Forest User Groups of Baghmara Community Forestry (BCF) in Nepal. Using an OLS regression to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: APPROVED: Prof. Todd M. Pugatch, representing Economics Prof. Brent Steel, representing

Seed quality and plant establishment studies of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.)

Creator:: Baker, Stanley D.
Abstract:: Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.) is an important warm-season perennial turfgrass, known for its tolerance to salinity. Turfgrass is used for homes, municipalities, sod farms, resorts, and sports fields. Seashore paspalum has historically been planted in sub-tropical and tropical climates because of its heat tolerance. Seashore paspalum could become an...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the OBP study showed that an air velocity of 2.2 m/s was the OBP for seashore paspalum. The

Laws, Regulations and Action Plans for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances found in Michigan drinking water supplies

Creator:: Whitley, Jamie M.
Abstract:: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have emerged in the last half century as concerning global contaminants. PFASs have been found in drinking water systems causing negative health impacts for those who rely on this as their primary source of drinking water. PFASs are man-made industrial chemicals composed of carbon chains...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: that reach water supplies. First manufactured in the late 1940’s, PFASs are found in many common

Visualization in environmental science

Creator:: Winters, Kirsten M.
Abstract:: The VISualization of Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems (VISTAS) software development project began with the proposition that visualization would increase the ability of scientists to explore and communicate their data, especially complex datasets that span multiple spatial and temporal scales. A case study of VISTAS articulates how and why scientists intend...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THE DISSERTATION OF Kirsten M. Winters for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental

Assessing sustainable governance in Kuwait after the First Gulf War

Creator:: Husain, Abdullah M.
Abstract:: The First Gulf War that took place in Kuwait in 1991 resulted in one of the worst environmental disasters in the history of mankind. Extreme pollution affected the soil, waters, and the air in Kuwait. In this research I try to look into how the Kuwaiti government reacted to those...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: M. Husain for the degree of Master of Science in Environmental Sciences presented on December 20

Essays on Public-Private Contracting

Creator:: Gultom, Yohanna M. L.
Abstract:: In this work, I address foundational concerns at the interface of institutions, governance structure, transaction costs, and efficiency in public-private contracting. Following transaction cost economic perspective, I build and justify the theoretical models explaining that institutions may affect the economic performance of public-private contracting through the effect of transaction costs....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Yohanna M. L. Gultom for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy presented on June 6, 2018

Understanding Welfare As We Know It: A Comprehensive and Updated Mixed-Methods Analysis on the Relationship between Public Opinion and Welfare Policies

Creator:: Molina, Rafael Felipe S.
Abstract:: After the 1996 national welfare reform known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was enacted with more stringent eligibility and work requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, a plethora of analyses have followed assessing the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/01/us/text-of-president-clinton-s-announcement-on-welfare

Assessing Mercury Levels, Health Metrics, and Immune Function in Non-stranded Male California and Steller Sea Lions in Oregon

Creator:: Rae, Samantha N.
Abstract:: California and Steller sea lions (Zalophus californianus, Eumetopias jubatus, respectively) are considered sentinel species because they have long life spans, are long-term coastal residents, feed at high trophic levels, and have large blubber stores that serve as depots for anthropogenic toxicants. There are few studies on sea lion health and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: water depths of less than 400 m (Loughlin et al. 2003). In Oregon, Steller sea lions breed at Rogue

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Catch per Unit Effort Associated with Species Regulation Changes in Recreational Fisheries Management

Preventing the Accumulation of Fine Sediments in Sand Dam Reservoirs: An Analytical Framework and Flume Experiments

Household Determinants and the Resource Consumption: A Case Study of Baghmara Community Forestry in Nepal

Seed quality and plant establishment studies of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.)

Laws, Regulations and Action Plans for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances found in Michigan drinking water supplies

Visualization in environmental science

Assessing sustainable governance in Kuwait after the First Gulf War

Essays on Public-Private Contracting

Understanding Welfare As We Know It: A Comprehensive and Updated Mixed-Methods Analysis on the Relationship between Public Opinion and Welfare Policies

Assessing Mercury Levels, Health Metrics, and Immune Function in Non-stranded Male California and Steller Sea Lions in Oregon

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