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Quantifying the impacts of riparian cattle grazing at Soap Creek Ranch near Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: McArthur, Cynthia
Abstract:: A documented case history of riparian grazing at Oregon State University's Soap Creek Ranch was conducted from 1999 to 2001. Impacts of four different riparian grazing treatments were evaluated. Emphasis was placed on investigating the relationship between riparian cattle use and water quality. Through a series of carefully designed and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Benton County, Oregon and represents approximately 6,073 hectares (15,000 acres) of eastern sloping

The history of public poor relief administration in a rural county, 1858 to 1930 (Benton County, Oregon)

Creator:: Henry, Donna Belle
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: rural county, 1858 to 1930 (Benton County, Oregon) 1' T HE S IS or TH HISTORY OF PUBLIC POOR

Characteristics of the contemporary quilter : a case study of a western Oregon quilt guild

Creator:: Gay, Catherine E.
Abstract:: Historically, women made quilts for utilitarian and for aesthetic purposes. Quilting was for many women one of the few outlets in which they could express themselves in a patriarchal society. Quiltmaking in groups afforded women the opportunity to increase their personal and political empowerment and to legitimate social gatherings. Because...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: studied the Mary's River Quilt Guild (MRQG) in Benton County, Oregon. A survey with 34 closed-ended

A reorganization plan for a stock farm in Benton County

Creator:: Sifton, James Bruce
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Quantitative shape analysis of soil map delineations in Benton County, Oregon

Creator:: Poore, Joel K.
Abstract:: Soils are 3-dimensional bodies that make up natural landscapes. In addition to the morphological properties used to characterize soils, soil bodies also have the properties of size and shape. Soil maps are made in an effort to provide information on the spatial distribution of different kinds of soils. Soil mappers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Benton County, Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joel K. Poore for the degree of Master of Science

Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity

Creator:: Shunk, Neal J.
Abstract:: Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats to satisfy the needs of man. In combating this loss of biodiversity, scientists and policy makers alike recognize the relevance of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Watershed, Benton County, Oregon. This index, comprised of a taxonomic diversity measure (May 1990) and

A management plan for the Peavey Arboretum and school forest

Creator:: Miller, Vondis Elbert
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A household hazardous waste survey of Benton County, OR

Creator:: McEvoy, John
Abstract:: Every year, the United States produces at least 236 million metric tons of hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is defined as solid waste that can pose a substantial threat to human health and the environment when disposed of incorrectly. Some commonly used household products, when disposed of, become hazardous waste; historically,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A household hazardous waste survey of Benton County, OR

Assessment of public awareness of septic systems in rural Benton County

Creator:: Gillett, Christopher S.
Abstract:: The primary objective of this study was two-fold: (1) to assess home owners awareness about issues pertaining to their septic systems; (2) and to determine the effect climate, proper care and maintenance have on septic tank performance in rural Benton County. Participants in this study were randomly selected by Benton...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: LITERATURE 7 2.1 History 7 2.2 Benton County septic systems 8 2.3 Current regulations in Oregon and

An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

Creator:: Chona, Tiffany L.
Abstract:: Natural Hazards are a potential risk to Benton County small businesses. However, little has been done to help prepare, respond, recover or resume business following a significant disastrous event. 93 small businesses in Benton County responded to a mailed survey, and 10 additional small businesses participated in both mailed surveys...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Washington and Oregon. Geologic evidence has shown Figure 1: Benton County Hazard Analysis, 2002

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Quantifying the impacts of riparian cattle grazing at Soap Creek Ranch near Corvallis, Oregon

The history of public poor relief administration in a rural county, 1858 to 1930 (Benton County, Oregon)

Characteristics of the contemporary quilter : a case study of a western Oregon quilt guild

A reorganization plan for a stock farm in Benton County

Quantitative shape analysis of soil map delineations in Benton County, Oregon

Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity

A management plan for the Peavey Arboretum and school forest

A household hazardous waste survey of Benton County, OR

Assessment of public awareness of septic systems in rural Benton County

An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

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