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Ocean shore protection policy and practices in Oregon : an evaluation of implementation success

Creator:

Good, James W.

Abstract:

Oregon's beaches were designated public recreation areas by the 1967 Beach Law. These beaches and adjacent shorelands experience erosion and other hazards due to winter storm waves, weathering, and geologic instability. Sea cliff recession threatens older development and inadequate construction setbacks create hazards for new buildings. The typical hazard response...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Assessment of the potential for conflict between existing ocean space use and renewable energy development off the coast of Oregon

Creator:

Sullivan, Colleen M.

Abstract:

Oregon's ocean waters are a potential source of wind, wave, and tidal energy; of interest to renewable energy entrepreneurs and to the U.S. government as it seeks to bolster energy security. In order to install technology to capture this energy, however, it may be necessary to mitigate conflict with existing...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis