The 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries provides a policy framework for sustainable fisheries management. Many FAO Members indicate that the lack of information continues to constrain the full and effective implementation of the Code. This Circular seeks to address a range of information issues required to support...
A multidisciplinary team of scientists (Appendix 1) examined 10 of the 16 environmental benchmarks that are tracked by the Oregon Progress Board. The intent of the environmental benchmarks is to provide a fair assessment of the status and trends of Oregon's environmental health. The scientists were asked to clarify benchmark...
A number of different systems have been used to estimate boater use over the 1990-2001 period, making it difficult to trace the source of discrepancies in the final estimates. For example, the boater passes have changed over the years.
From 1990-92, boaters would simply check off the river segments they...
The popularity of Oregon Scenic Waterways continues to increase, indicating that
the public values these waterways more than ever. Oregon s exceptional endowment of
undeveloped rivers and lakes contributes in many important ways to the high quality of
life that residents and tourists enjoy, and is a key reason why...