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Evaluation of Deforestation in the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, Honduras

Creator:

Wade, Michael C.

Abstract:

Satellite imagery has been a useful tool in monitoring land cover changes, including changes within protected areas. In the 1980’s and 1990’s Honduras created over 100 protected areas, yet few resources have been dedicated to their management. This study used Landsat satellite imagery to evaluate deforestation in the Río Plátano...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project
Assessment of Water Quality Monitoring in Oregon’s Estuaries : Case Study of a Watershed Council Volunteer Monitoring Program

Creator:

Kolkemo, Emily

Abstract:

This project examined a watershed council sponsored volunteer estuary water quality monitoring program, from initial implementation to program status five years later. In addition, literature research and interviews with estuarine experts were conducted in an attempt to devise strategies to strengthen estuary water quality monitoring programs within the state of...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project
Tugboat compliance with the International Maritime Organization Area to be avoided off the Washington Coast

Creator:

Smith, Daniel R.

Abstract:

Vessel traffic places the sensitive environmental, natural, and cultural resources of Washington’s outer coast at risk of oil or hazardous materials spills. In 1995, International Maritime Organization established the Area to be Avoided off the Washington Coast (ATBA) to reduce this risk. Annual estimates of vessel compliance with the ATBA...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project