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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:: (Wilcoxon rank sum test, p< 0.05). Steller sea lions also had higher whisker total mercury, fur

Effect of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations on Healthcare Utilization and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Among Low-income Women with Chronic Mental-Physical Comorbidities

Creator:: Masoumirad, Mandana
Abstract:: Background: The number of people diagnosed with chronic physical conditions is increasing in the United States. Chronic mental illnesses are also common in the country. Low-income women and those on Medicaid bear a disproportionate burden of chronic conditions and these conditions significantly contribute to obstetric morbidity. Prioritizing preventive measures and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: increase of 0.055 percentage points (𝑝 <0.001) in their probability of timely initiation of prenatal

Evaluating the EWEB Model: Institutional Structure as a Determinant in the Success of a Voluntary Landowner Incentive Program

Creator:: Fishler, Hillary
Abstract:: Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) located in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, is developing a voluntary landowner incentive program that will provide monetary incentives to non-industrial private forest (NIPF) owners in the McKenzie River Watershed, EWEB’s drinking water source for the metropolitan area of Eugene, to promote good stewardship of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: potential for implementing an effective incentive program, by reviewing best practices of past and

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

Creator:: Banshchikova, Inga
Abstract:: Because the environmental threats are becoming global in scope, international cooperation and global governance issues are in the spotlight. The most controversial environmental law and policy problems arise in the areas where no individual state has sole responsibility for governing, "global commons." Scholars believe that the best way to deal...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: responsibility for governing, "global commons." Scholars believe that the best way to deal with them is through

A Comparison of the Preferred Role of Science and Scientists in the Marine and Terrestrial Policy Process

Creator:: Kloepfer, Daniel H.
Abstract:: The role of science in marine policy, and environmental policy in general, is a debated topic. Currently, there is an increasing desire for transparent and participatory democracy that involves more input from local residents and other non-experts. These demands often conflict with the increasing complexity of problems and the real...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: MPP%20ESSAY%2c%20final%20edition A Comparison

Wind Energy Siting in Kittitas County, Washington

Creator:: Naimoli, Stephen
Abstract:: Increasing renewable energy development is often seen as an essential tool for combating global climate change, yet despite widespread support in theory, renewable energy often faces problems at the implementation stage. In the state of Washington, where voters have expressed a desire for greater renewable energy by mandating that 15%...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: addition, this research can help understand how to best move forward with energy policy in Washington and

Comparative descriptive analysis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to climate change mitigation and adaptation by Costa Rica and México

Creator:: Pinard, Zachary J.
Abstract:: Under the Paris Agreement, parties submitted documents outlining their commitments to climate change mitigation and adaptation, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are set to be updated to increase ambition by 2020. Costa Rica and México are known for their significant national actions on climate change, so comparing these two...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: best practices. The two NDCs were compared on mitigation within the categories of emissions goals

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:: best germination test results. The results for the establishment study showed that there were no

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:: best governance structures to meet its transaction cost minimization objective impacts to 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:: evidence that local officials lack the necessary training to adequately administer best practices to help

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

Effect of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations on Healthcare Utilization and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Among Low-income Women with Chronic Mental-Physical Comorbidities

Evaluating the EWEB Model: Institutional Structure as a Determinant in the Success of a Voluntary Landowner Incentive Program

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

A Comparison of the Preferred Role of Science and Scientists in the Marine and Terrestrial Policy Process

Wind Energy Siting in Kittitas County, Washington

Comparative descriptive analysis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to climate change mitigation and adaptation by Costa Rica and México

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

Essays on Public-Private Contracting

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

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