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A SWOT Analysis of Invasive Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Management in Alberta and Budapest to Guide Broader Directions

Creator:: Newton, Katherine T.
Abstract:: Managing invasive species is vital to preserving native species and maintaining the integrity of environments and ecological roles. Rats are one of the most prolific and intrusive invasive species that have successfully cohabitated with humans over centuries as we have expanded and advanced our societies. Thus, rats have historically been...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Creator:: Sheridan, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Collaborative decision-making is often promoted as a means to achieve socially acceptable and enduring solutions to natural resource management issues, and one that holds promise for resolving “wicked” problems. However, success rates for implementation of collaborative recommendations are unknown. This paper explores challenges to collaborative salmon fishery management in Prince...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Annotated Bibliography of Research Focused on 1st-3rd Order Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) Habitat Selection

Creator:: Jencso, Emily D.
Abstract:: Wildlife managers often use species distribution models (SDMs) as an initial tool in conservation planning. Managers and researchers have made efforts to model the habitat and distribution of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) across their historic range since the species was proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act (USFWS 2003)....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Annual Costs of Wild Salmon Restoration Efforts in the Columbia River Basin

Creator:: Rice, Robert J.
Abstract:: The goal of this project was to estimate the total annual cost of salmon recovery efforts throughout the Columbia River Basin from all stakeholders, including direct and indirect costs. How much is spent on salmon recovery efforts each year in the Columbia River Basin? Depending on who you ask, you...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Applying GIS Analysis to Herbarium Georeferencing

Creator:: Buonopane, Michelle
Abstract:: In March 2005 the Oregon State University Herbarium launched its new, free online Oregon Vascular Plant Atlas for public use. This Atlas allows users to access location information from over 385,000 vascular plant specimen and observation records in the state of Oregon. The potential applications of such spatial information are...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Connections between science and business to increase environmentally-friendly food production

Creator:: Rieder, Rebekka M.
Abstract:: This study represents an internship, as a requirement of the Professional Science Masters program at Oregon State University, performed with Western Ag Innovations Inc. The study consisted of two aspects -- one business and one science oriented. The two objectives of this internship were to: 1) qualitatively evaluate how two...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Conservation and Community Development in Nepal : Case Study of a Non-government Organization

Creator:: Cannon, Joseph R.
Abstract:: The internship I performed was with Rural Community Development Program (RCDP), a domestic non-governmental organization in the country of Nepal. This organization focuses on community development goals in rural communities, utilizing the efforts of volunteers within the context of environmental conservation ideals. I primarily worked with the associated community plant...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Conservation and Land Management : Seeds of Success, New Mexico

Creator:: Weller, Stacey A.
Abstract:: The Seeds of Success (SOS) is a wildland seed collection program in support of the interagency Native Plant Materials Development Program (NPMP) and in partnership with the global conservation initiative, the Millennium Seed Bank Project of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. SOS collections follow a set protocol with consideration for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Converting a Production Fish Hatchery to a Fisheries Research Center: Lessons Learned from a Six Decade Transition

Creator:: Derby, Mona E.
Abstract:: The mission of federal fish hatcheries has evolved over decades under budgetary changes and new conservation regulations and policies. I evaluated the US Fish and Wildlife Service Abernathy Fisheries Technology Center, which has experienced this evolution from a production fish hatchery with research programs to a non-production, cutting edge, basic...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Ecosystem services provided by Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida) habitat and Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) habitat; Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) production in Willapa Bay, WA

Creator:: Ramsay, Jessica
Abstract:: Oyster reefs provide an array of ecosystem services. Specifically, they provide structurally complex habitat for fish and invertebrate species such as the commercially important Dungeness crab, Metacarcinus magister. This ecosystem service, once provided by the native oyster Ostrea lurida, is now provided by the commercially cultured oyster Crassostrea gigas in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Fishery Policy Today: Perspectives from Oregon, Washington (DC), and Saskatchewan

Creator:: Rice, Robert J.
Abstract:: Policy development and decision-making play a critical role in natural resource management in the Pacific Northwest. To realise my internship requirements for the Professional Science Masters in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration, I completed internships with: the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Portland State University – National Policy Process...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

How Federal Employees Manage the Challenge of Implementing the Endangered Species Act

Creator:: Jackson, Elizabeth R.
Abstract:: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) grants legal standing for any individual or party willing to challenge a species status finding in court. As a result, the legislation has become a controversial, but powerful tool leveraged in political battles and legal disputes that go far beyond the narrow confines of conservation...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Managing for a Healthy and Diverse Parkway Tree Population: A Case Study in The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois

Creator:: Krebs, Jennifer L.
Abstract:: Parkway trees, trees within a designated landscape and often owned by the city, can be an asset to any municipality but also have the potential to be a liability if improperly managed. The many benefits of parkway trees include increasing property and retail value, providing natural shade and windbreaks that...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Regulatory Wetland Monitoring: Principles and Evolving Techniques within Washington State Department of Transportation

Creator:: Bell, Marc
Abstract:: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the largest developer of wetlands land in the state of Washington. Consequently, they are also the largest wetland mitigation developer in the state. Through various federal legislation, state and county environmental policies, and legal court decisions, all negatively impacted wetlands must be...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Salmon Management in Southeast Alaska: An Examination of Multi-Dimensional Management

Creator:: Chrittenden, Whitney L.
Abstract:: Pacific salmon are culturally and economically important species to Southeast Alaska, where there is a history of large wild runs and supplemental production from hatchery programs. Salmon management in Alaska is divided amongst various governmental agencies. Non-governmental organizations also play a pivotal role in salmon management. To fulfill the requirements...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Stormwater Solutions for Improving Water Quality: Supporting the Development of the Amazon Creek Initiative

Creator:: Larson, Kristen M.
Abstract:: The Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that serves to protect and enhance watershed health in the Long Tom River Basin. The Amazon Creek Initiative was launched by the LTWC in 2011 as Oregon’s newest Pesticide Stewardship Partner. Goals of the initiative are to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

The Oregon Explorer Experience: An Internship with a Statewide Geospatial Atlas

Creator:: Barns, Tyler M.
Abstract:: The Professional Science Master’s program requires all graduates to complete an internship and prepare a descriptive report in lieu of a master’s thesis. In 2009 I concluded a three-month full-time internship with the Institute for Natural Resources (INR). Oregon Explorer (OE) is a collaborative effort between INR and Oregon State...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Uncovering Biological Meaning From Genome-Scale Datasets: A Challenge and an Opportunity

Creator:: Wanzeck, Kelley M.
Abstract:: As DNA sequencing technologies continue to advance, resulting in increased throughput and decreased costs, both the number of researchers utilizing these technologies and the quantity of data outputted by a single sequencing experiment will, likewise, continue to increase. Currently, DNA sequence data can be generated at a much faster rate...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

What do Stakeholders Know About Salmon and Steelhead Recovery in the Willamette Basin?

Creator:: Fellas, Christy
Abstract:: In August 2011, the final Upper Willamette River basin salmon and steelhead recovery plan was adopted by NOAA Fisheries and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan highlights a variety of activities that need to be taken by both public and private entities in order to recover these...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Willamette Valley Prairie Restoration : The Native Seed Network and Sidalcea

Creator:: Lambert, Joshua K.
Abstract:: My internship was conducted with the Native Seed Network program within the Institute for Applied Ecology, a non-profit organization located in Corvallis, whose focus is education, applied research and active restoration and of native ecosystems. My internship goals were to increase my experience in applied restoration ecology and conservation biology...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

ScholarsArchive@OSU

A SWOT Analysis of Invasive Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Management in Alberta and Budapest to Guide Broader Directions

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Annotated Bibliography of Research Focused on 1st-3rd Order Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) Habitat Selection

Annual Costs of Wild Salmon Restoration Efforts in the Columbia River Basin

Applying GIS Analysis to Herbarium Georeferencing

Connections between science and business to increase environmentally-friendly food production

Conservation and Community Development in Nepal : Case Study of a Non-government Organization

Conservation and Land Management : Seeds of Success, New Mexico

Converting a Production Fish Hatchery to a Fisheries Research Center: Lessons Learned from a Six Decade Transition

Ecosystem services provided by Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida) habitat and Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) habitat; Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) production in Willapa Bay, WA

Fishery Policy Today: Perspectives from Oregon, Washington (DC), and Saskatchewan

How Federal Employees Manage the Challenge of Implementing the Endangered Species Act

Managing for a Healthy and Diverse Parkway Tree Population: A Case Study in The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois

Regulatory Wetland Monitoring: Principles and Evolving Techniques within Washington State Department of Transportation

Salmon Management in Southeast Alaska: An Examination of Multi-Dimensional Management

Stormwater Solutions for Improving Water Quality: Supporting the Development of the Amazon Creek Initiative

The Oregon Explorer Experience: An Internship with a Statewide Geospatial Atlas

Uncovering Biological Meaning From Genome-Scale Datasets: A Challenge and an Opportunity

What do Stakeholders Know About Salmon and Steelhead Recovery in the Willamette Basin?

Willamette Valley Prairie Restoration : The Native Seed Network and Sidalcea

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