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Western U.S. Water Utilities and Adaptive Capacity: A Case Study

Creator:: Schermer, Maren
Abstract:: Water in the U.S. West faces considerable challenges and uncertainties. Climate change has intensified weather extremes, threatening the water sources that support the region’s many stakeholders. Urban water providers are among the stakeholders contending with the challenge of providing reliable water supplies to their growing populations. Recognizing the critical role...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Political Science Erika Wolters, representing Political Science Brent Steel

Fish out of Water: Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) in the Santa Clara River, Utah

Creator:: Siefken, Sarah N.
Abstract:: River ecosystems throughout the arid southwestern U.S. are imperiled. Water management infrastructure, climate change, unsustainable water use, and political conflict harm the region's aquatic and riparian ecosystems. This case study surveys one such desert river, an endemic fish species, and conservation efforts in southwestern Utah. The analysis focuses on the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: a l R e s o u r c e s Presented March 16, 2023 Sarah N. S iefken Siefken i

A Current Look at Marine Renewable Energy in Oregon: Oregon MRE and the Role of Public Perception and Participation in Oregon's MRE Future

Creator:: Brandt, Diane
Abstract:: To meet growing energy demands and climate change goals, the use of renewable energy is increasingly becoming a policy priority globally, nationally, and at the state levels. In Oregon, the use of marine renewable energy and offshore wind remains part of this discussion but has yet to result in operational...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ________________________________________________ Dr. Erika Wolters, College of Liberal Arts, Committee Member

Soundscape Policy: Noise Pollution as an Issue in Oregon Municipalities

Creator:: Noone, Harry
Abstract:: Noise is an environmental issue uniquely harmful to public welfare but essential to a well-functioning modern economy. Given the prevalence of noise especially in urban soundscapes, noise pollution has been recognized as a negative externality and an environmental stressor and thus has become an issue in public policy. Yet, as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ) Patrick Emerson (Economics) Erika Wolters (Political Science) Harry Noone (Author

In the Name of Human Capital: Navigating the Licensing Requirements of a Regulated Occupation as an Internationally Educated Refugee

Creator:: Lagouit, Ennada
Abstract:: Many skilled immigrants suffer from the nonrecognition of their foreign professional credentials within the US labor market. As such, they are often forced to accept employment in fields that do not make full use of their skills. Consequently, foreign trained professionals are underrepresented in the upper segments of the American...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ________________________________________ Todd Pugatch, Committee Member ________________________________________ Erika Wolters

Examining Community Narratives of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s “Green Grants” Initiative

Creator:: Bailey, Jessie
Abstract:: This essay examines community narratives around Keep Virginia Beautiful's Green Grants initiative. Green Grants is a signature annual program that awards grants to organizations throughout Virginia in support of projects aligned with one of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s three pillars: recycling, litter prevention, and community beautification. The primary research questions are...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Erika Wolters ______________________________________________________________________ Dr. David Bernell

Finding a Reason to Run: Examining Women's Experiences with a Running Program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Creator:: Ward, Alicia
Abstract:: Bunk to 5K is a program designed to encourage and support new and experienced runners in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF). CCCF is the only women’s prison in Oregon, housing around 1,200 women at any given time, at all levels of custody (ODOC, 2020). The non-profit which runs...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Susan Shaw and Dr. Erika Wolters Ward 2 Abstract Bunk to 5K is a program designed to

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Creator:: Dearden, Grace
Abstract:: In some legislative bodies, the use of terms like climate change and global warming is frequently seen as taboo. In the United States, voters who identify as right-leaning have reported little concern about the environment or climate change. This lack of interest is mirrored by Republican legislators who often publicly...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Drinking Water and PFAS: Learning from Minnesota's 3M PFAS Settlement

Creator:: Bahr, Cody S.
Abstract:: Growing concern regarding the health effects of PFAS exposure through drinking water remains an issue at the forefront of many regulatory hurdles. Current data suggests that PFAS can be the cause of many negative health effects including changes in birth weight, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, and some forms of cancer....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: stain proo ng of te les and metal nishing and pla ng and l ls and ll leachate containing PFAS

Characterizing adaptive governance capacity : A case study of the Willamette River Basin

Creator:: Jones, Ingria
Abstract:: The Willamette River Basin supports 70% of Oregon’s population and contains the richest native fish fauna in the state, (Hulse, Gregory, & Baker, 2002). The Basin is facing changes that stress its water management regimes. Is the Basin’s water management regime able to adapt in the face of these changes?...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: authorized purposes for federal dams ([16 U.S.C 460(L)(12)- 460(L)(21)). The 10 USACE, in carrying

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Western U.S. Water Utilities and Adaptive Capacity: A Case Study

Fish out of Water: Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) in the Santa Clara River, Utah

A Current Look at Marine Renewable Energy in Oregon: Oregon MRE and the Role of Public Perception and Participation in Oregon's MRE Future

Soundscape Policy: Noise Pollution as an Issue in Oregon Municipalities

In the Name of Human Capital: Navigating the Licensing Requirements of a Regulated Occupation as an Internationally Educated Refugee

Examining Community Narratives of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s “Green Grants” Initiative

Finding a Reason to Run: Examining Women's Experiences with a Running Program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Drinking Water and PFAS: Learning from Minnesota's 3M PFAS Settlement

Characterizing adaptive governance capacity : A case study of the Willamette River Basin

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