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The Sensitivity of the Coastal Management Framework Within Oregon to Climate Change and Variability

Creator:

Arden, Elizabeth P.

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A heightened awareness to climate phenomena such as the El Nino Southern Oscillation, Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and global warming has initiated much research concerning the impacts of climate change and variability on coastal resources. These events are perceived to exacerbate existing chronic natural hazards, including beach and dune erosion, sea...

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Capstone Project

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coastal zone 15 Figure 6. Coastal hazards management within Oregon 21 Figure 7. Sea level variations
The Effectiveness of the Emergency Rules of 1998, as Implemented During the Erosion Event in Neskowin Oregon, 1999

Creator:

Windrope, Amy

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is two-fold: to evaluate the success of the new emergency procedures promulgated in 1998 and to characterize the erosion event that precipitated the emergency during January, February and March 1999. These two purposes support each other and provide a holistic understanding of how emergencies arise...

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Capstone Project

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continuing evolution and maturation of coastal management in Oregon. If there are omissions or mistakes in