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Oregon's integrated water resource planning : public knowledge, risk perception, and civil society

Creator:

Hubbard, Monica L.

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The overall purpose of this research is to assess the Oregon public's capacity to address water resources disturbances through civil society. According to scientists and resource managers, Oregon's water resources are over taxed and at risk, with future projections placing additional stress from climate change and population growth. Oregon's 2009...

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overall purpose of this research is to assess the Oregon public’s capacity to address water resources
Addressing the future of water in Oregon : a look at the human and institutional factors shaping Oregon water management

Creator:

Wolters, Erika Allen

Abstract:

Oregon is a state with great social and ecological diversity. Unfortunately however, Oregon's water-rich reputation is more rumor than reality. As with many Western states, Oregon struggles with water scarcity, especially during dry summer months. Recent efforts by the state to develop an integrated water resource strategy (IWRS) to manage...

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Dissertation

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Environmental Science presented on April 26, 2012. Title: Addressing the Future of Water in Oregon: A Look at