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Evaluation of the intergovernmental relationships between national and state wetland regulatory agencies within wetland regulatory units

Creator:: Taylor, Ryan W
Abstract:: Since the 1890s, American federalism has been perceived as being unique in the world by having two different levels of government operating within the same jurisdiction without influencing one another. Modern scholars call into question the validity of this basic assumption, but few have published quantitative evidence to reject its...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Wetland Regulatory Units by Ryan W. Taylor A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University

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

Carnism ideology in food waste management: A qualitative comparison among stakeholders in the US state of Oregon, and the Italian Region of Emilia Romagna

Creator:: Rhodes, Amanda
Abstract:: People in the US and Europe eat the most meat worldwide, lose or waste about 20% of this product overall, and they waste the most food per capita. Food waste is currently addressed as an issue of volume, so programs and policies target foods that are wasted more by weight...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: qualitative comparison among stakeholders in the US state of Oregon, and the Italian Region of Emilia

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
Full Text:: . Stauffer        MPP Essay Submitted to  Oregon State University    In partial fulfillment of the

Oregon's coastal marine recreational fishing community : The state of communication with the fisheries management community

Creator:: Opsommer, Laura
Abstract:: The Pacific Northwest and Oregon in particular, have a rich fishing history. There are several fishing communities that rely on the resources found within Oregon waters. This research project explores communication in one particular fishing community, the coastal marine recreational fishing community (CMRFC) and the fisheries management community (FMC). Objectives...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Early Math Enrollment in Washington State Community Colleges

Creator:: Harri, Ed J.
Abstract:: More than half of students in Washington state community colleges enroll in developmental mathematics, but a relatively small percentage of these students persist to the second year. Many students place into these courses and never enroll; others enroll at some point after the first academic term, even when faced with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State Community Colleges by Ed Harri A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon

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
Full Text:: A DISSERTATION Submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of

Federal Timber Payments and County Government Expenditures in Oregon

Creator:: Adams, Vince
Abstract:: The federal government owns 60 percent of Oregon’s forests and, since 1908, has shared proceeds from federal forest timber harvests with counties. These revenues have provided a relatively stable source of funds for the provision of services by county governments in Oregon. Shared revenues from US Forest Service (USFS) lands...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Expenditures in Oregon by Vincent T. Adams AN ESSAY submitted to Oregon State University in partial

Resilience Planning for Elderly Residents in Oregon Coastal Communities

Creator:: Whelan, Patrick
Abstract:: When a catastrophic event happens, senior residents who are physically or mentally disabled, are placed at a much greater risk of injury or death. Researchers in the aftermath of hurricanes’ Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, consistently record elderly residents presenting the most difficult challenges for emergency personnel during evacuation and post...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: COMMUNITIES by Patrick Whelan Master’s in Public Policy Final Thesis OREGON STATE

Microgrids and the Transition Toward Decentralized Energy Systems in the United States: A Multi-Level Perspective

Creator:: Ajaz, Warda
Abstract:: The last decade has seen a drastic interest in microgrids throughout the world. Even though this trend might seem to be just another technological solution in the energy sector, it is a part of a greater transition from a centralized energy system to a more decentralized one. However, unlike most...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Evaluation of the intergovernmental relationships between national and state wetland regulatory agencies within wetland regulatory units

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

Carnism ideology in food waste management: A qualitative comparison among stakeholders in the US state of Oregon, and the Italian Region of Emilia Romagna

Keeping state policy public : meeting accountability in commission governance

Oregon's coastal marine recreational fishing community : The state of communication with the fisheries management community

Early Math Enrollment in Washington State Community Colleges

Macro Stories: Policy Process Dynamics of Presidential Environmental Ideas

Federal Timber Payments and County Government Expenditures in Oregon

Resilience Planning for Elderly Residents in Oregon Coastal Communities

Microgrids and the Transition Toward Decentralized Energy Systems in the United States: A Multi-Level Perspective

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