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Assessing sexual harassment policy communication and impact at sea

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Jordan, Stephanie, Shroyer, Emily, and Winters, Johna
Abstract:: A white paper form of J. Winter’s Oregon State University Master of Science Project.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Promising practices and considerations for RCRV outreach and education

Creator:: Nolan, Hannah, Miller, Danielle, Crews, Tracy, and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: In 2013, NSF selected OSU as the lead institution to oversee the design and construction of three new Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRVs), a new class of research ship designed with advanced capabilities for next generation, interdisciplinary, oceanographic operations. The new RCRVs will increase efficiency and the ability to address...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Socioeconomic Impacts of Wave Energy Knowledge and Service Providers to Oregon : Research Summary Report

Creator:: Garrett, John, Thompson, Paul, and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Wave energy research and development has been ongoing in Oregon for at least two decades. Substantial interest started in the early 2000’s, flattened in the 2010’s, and is on the rise again. The Oregon wave energy sector recently experienced several sizable developments in 2020 and 2021, making this a critical...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Lost in plain sight : the evolution of Oregon's nearshore groundfish trawl fleet

Creator:: Sjostrom, Anja, Conway, Flaxen D. L., Ciannelli, Lorenzo, and Wakefield, Waldo
Abstract:: The West Coast groundfish industry collapsed in 2000, but it recovered through the efforts of regulators, scientists and the fleet. Now it is working to rebuild the market and reconnect with a formerly active fishing ground along Oregon’s nearshore. In this report, we define nearshore as the shelf that extends...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Navigating Mental Models of Risk and Uncertainty within the Ocean Forecast System: An Oregon Case Study

Creator:: Kuonen, Jessica, Conway, Flaxen D. L., and Strub, Ted
Abstract:: This case study explores how to add value to regional ocean condition forecast information by bringing awareness to the processes that govern decision-making and outcomes within the system. A modified mental models research approach is applied to examine differences and similarities in perceptions of risk and comfort with uncertainty between...
Resource Type:: Article

Relating Ocean Condition Forecasts to the Process of End-User Decision Making: A Case Study of the Oregon Commercial Fishing Community

Creator:: Kuonen, Jessica, Conway, Flaxen D. L., and Strub, Ted
Abstract:: This case study is in response to a recognized need to transform short-term regional ocean condition forecast information into useful data products for a range of end users, considering their perceptions of uncertainty and risk associated with these forecasts. It demonstrates the value of user engagement in achieving long-term goals...
Resource Type:: Article

Understanding the Working in Working Waterfronts: The Hidden Faces of the Industries That Make up the Working Waterfront

Creator:: Doyle, Jamie, Boovy, Bradley, Maldonado, Marta María, and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Working waterfront industries are reliant upon water access and encompass everything from wild harvest and cultured seafood to towboats, shipping, and marine research. Many of the industries along Oregon’s working waterfronts are inaccessible to the public or hard to see, even though they play critical social and economic roles in...
Resource Type:: Part of Book

Resilient Fishing Families and Communities: Adapting to Change

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L. and Cramer, Lori A.
Abstract:: This chapter synthesizes more than two decades of interdisciplinary scholarship by the coauthors related to fishing families and coastal communities. Amid the contemporary narrative of increasing coastal storms, erosion, and other physical hazards associated with climate and related coastal hazards facing coastal communities, we find myriad ways that Oregon fishing...
Resource Type:: Part of Book

Graying of the fleet: Perceived impacts on coastal resilience and local policy

Creator:: Cramer, Lori A., Flathers, Courtney, Caracciolo, Deanna, Russell, Suzanne M., and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Commercial fishing is deeply embedded in the economy and culture of many communities on the Oregon coast. Recent economic, environmental, and regulatory changes impacting fisheries have exacerbated the need to investigate the relationship between the commercial fishing industry and their host communities. The objective of this study is to examine...
Resource Type:: Article

Consultation in ocean energy development

Creator:: Colton, John, Conway, Flaxen D. L., Wiersma, Bouke, Carlson, Jordan, and Devine-Wright, Patrick
Abstract:: Consultation is increasingly viewed as a critical factor in renewable energy development, including ocean energy (OE) development. Failure to consult the community and other stakeholders and failure to employ the appropriate methods for consultation will, in many instances, impact the successful development and implementation of the OE project. This chapter...
Resource Type:: Part of Book

A sea of troubles? Evaluating user conflicts in the development of ocean energy

Creator:: de Groot, Jiska, Campbell, Maria, Reilly, Kieran, Colton, John, and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: As an emerging industry, ocean energy (OE) is expected to play a major contributory role to reach long-term global emissions reductions targets. The offshore environment has become the new frontier for renewable energy production with many high-capacity wind parks and other technologies such as tidal and wave energy being increasingly...
Resource Type:: Part of Book

Environmental stewardship practices of veterinary professionals and educators related to use and disposal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Creator:: Stone, David, Lam, Jennifer, Conway, Flaxen D. L., and Chan, Samuel S.
Abstract:: OBJECTIVE To document the environmental stewardship practices (decisions and actions regarding use and disposal) of pet and human pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) among pet-owning veterinary-care professionals (practicing veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians and trainees) and environmental educators. DESIGN Internet-based cross-sectional survey. SAMPLE 191 pet owners (103 veterinary-care...
Resource Type:: Article

Perception and Response of the U.S. West Coast Shellfish Industry to Ocean Acidification: The Voice of the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Creator:: Mabardy, Rebecca A., Waldbusser, George G., Conway, Flaxen D. L., and Olsen, Christine S.
Abstract:: In the mid-2000s the U.S. west coast oyster industry experienced several years of significant production failures. This industry has been referred to as the “canary in a coal mine” for ocean acidification (OA). Industry-led collaboration with university and government scientists identified a relationship between elevated carbon dioxide in seawater and...
Resource Type:: Article

Combining geographic information systems and ethnography to better understand and plan ocean space use

Creator:: Sullivan, Colleen M., Conway, Flaxen D. L., Pomeroy, Caroline, Hall-Arber, Madeleine, and Wright, Dawn J.
Abstract:: Agencies in the US with oversight for marine renewable energy development have idealistically sought space where this new use might proceed unhindered by other uses. Despite experiential evidence of spatial overlap among existing ocean uses, a lack of documentation makes the identification of potential space-use conflicts, communication among existing and...
Resource Type:: Article

Transdisciplinary graduate education in marine resource science and management

Creator:: Ciannelli, Lorenzo, Hunsicker, Mary, Beaudreau, Anne, Finley, Carmel, Heppell, Selina, Conway, Flaxen, Bailey, Kevin, Crowder, Larry B., Webb, Colleen, Reynolds, John, Sagmiller, Kay, Anderies, John M., Hawthorne, David, Parrish, Julia, Conway, Flaxen D. L., and Chigbu, Paulinus
Abstract:: In this article we consider the current educational needs for science and policy in marine resource management, and we propose a way to address them. The existing literature on cross-disciplinary education in response to pressing environmental problems is vast, particularly in conservation biology. However, actual changes in doctoral-level marine science...
Resource Type:: Article

Establishing an Agenda for Social Studies Research in Marine Renewable Energy

Creator:: Kerr, Sandy, Watts, Laura, Colton, John, Conway, Flaxen D. L., Hull, Angela, Johnson, Kate, Jude, Simon, Kannen, Andreas, MacDougall, Shelley, McLachlan, Carly, Potts, Tavis, and Vergunst, Jo
Abstract:: To date, academic research relating to Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) has largely focused on resource assessment, technical viability and environmental impact. Experiences from onshore renewable energy tell us that social acceptability is equally critical to project success. However, the specific nature of the marine environment, patterns of resource distribution and...
Resource Type:: Article

Identification of Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space-Use Conflicts and Analysis of Potential Mitigation Measures

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Hall-Arber, Madeleine, Harte, Michael, Hudgens, Daniel, Murray, Thomas, Pomeroy, Carrie, Weiss, John, Wiggin, Jack, and Wright, Dawn
Abstract:: Outer Continental Shelf Study BOEM 2012-083. The ocean accommodates a wide variety of uses that are separated by time of day, season, location, and zones. Conflict can and does occur, however, when two or more groups wish to use the same space at the same time in an exclusive manner....
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Changes & Fishery Management: Impacts, Communication, and Fishing Communities

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Fisheries resources in Oregon have been the focus of a public policy and management controversy for the last several years. As changes in fisheries resources management and policy decisions continue to be occur, the two communities that are directly involved - the fishery management community and the fishing family business...
Resource Type:: Conference Proceeding

Oregon and national public values concerning federal forestry issues

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Steel, Brent S., and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Reprinted March 1994. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Timber in Oregon : history and projected trends

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Wells, Gail E., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Reprinted January 1994. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Forest practices and salmon : what's the connection?

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service and Conway, Flaxen D. L.
Abstract:: Published January 1995. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Towns in transition : managing change in natural resource-dependent communities (study guide)

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Corcoran, P. E. (Patrick E.), Tillson, Greg, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Published June 1996. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Learning Object

Watershed stewardship : a learning guide

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Godwin, Derek, Cloughesy, Mike, Corcoran, P. E. (Patrick E.), Nierenberg, Tara R., Adams, Paul W., Brewer, Linda J., Ellis-Sugai, Barbara, 1957-, Giannico, Guillermo Roberto, 1960-, Good, James W., Hibbs, David E., Holbert, Mary, Huddleston, J. H. (James Herbert), 1942-, Lambert, Beth C., Minshew, Hudson F., Rogers, Bill, Runyon, John, Schreder, Peter, Simon-Brown, Viviane, Stephenson, Garry Owen, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Provides information about complexity of watersheds. Outlines ways to form partnerships, to develop strategies for enhancing watershed resources, and to implement enhancement projects.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Timber in Oregon : history & projected trends

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Wells, Gail Elizabeth, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Oregon's timber economy can be characterized by the words change, complexity, and challenge. The industry has been changing since it began.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Science and Knowledge Informing Policy and People: The Human Dimensions of Wave Energy Generation in Oregon Final Report to the Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Stefanovich, Maria, Stevenson, John, Yin, Yao, Campbell, Holly V., Hunter, Daniel A., and Covell, Zack
Abstract:: In 2007, the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) put out a request for proposals to begin to discover answers to many of the environmental and human dimensions questions. A multidisciplinary group of social scientists – Flaxen Conway, Brent Steel, Michael Harte, and Bryan Tilt, Oregon State University – responded to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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