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The sediment response of a dissipative beach to variations in wave climate

Creator:

Haxel, Joseph H.

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Using wave and wind data from nearby buoys and gauges, real time kinematic global positioning system (RTK-GPS) and light detection and ranging (lidar) topographic survey data, and a robust video record, we have quantified the Large Scale Coastal Behavior (LSCB) of a dissipative end member beach in the Pacific Northwest....

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Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
Evaluating Oregon's beach sites and assessing twenty-six coastal beach areas for recreational water quality standards

Creator:

Benedict, Rae T.

Abstract:

With congressional passage of the BEACH Act in October of 2000, Coastal and Great Lakes states were mandated to assess coastal recreation waters for the application of ambient water quality standards. This research encompasses two components involved in applying the BEACH Act statues to Oregon. The first component was to...

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Act statues to Oregon. The first component was to select beach sites in Oregon. The second component
Encounters, norms, crowding, management, and behavioral responses of visitors at coastal state parks in Oregon

Creator:

Mouw, Wesley J.

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With the baby boomer cohort retiring and arguably having more time for outdoor recreation, coupled with population increases and government agencies encouraging people to recreate outdoors, areas such as state and national parks will likely continue seeing high visitation. It is imperative, therefore, for outdoor recreation managers and researchers to...

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Masters Thesis

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Behavioral Responses of Visitors at Coastal State Parks in Oregon