Declining abundance of Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha across the Pacific Northwest is an issue of great concern ecologically, culturally, and economically. Growth during the first summer is vitally important for juvenile Chinook Salmon, as it influences not only life history decisions (to smolt or not to smolt) but also subsequent...
As we contemplate the future of forest landscapes under changing climate conditions and land-use demands, there is increasing value in studying historic forest conditions and how these landscapes have changed following past disturbances. Historic landscape paintings are a potential source of data on preindustrial forests with highly detailed, full-color depictions...
Unpublished manuscript that was distributed locally and is cited in contemporary publications. Describes oyster grounds, gives a brief history of the oyster industry in Yaquina Bay, reports on current conditions. Tables show salinity of Yaquina Bay for May-August, 1931 and 1931 spawning season. Recommends expanding production on State-owned beds.