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  • Surface water variation and water storage potential in Upper Klamath Basin, 2000-2012

    Creator:
    Tanner, Andrew M.
    Abstract:
    With too many demands placed on too little water, the Klamath Basin and itsresidents - human and otherwise - are in dire need. There exists a significant opportunityfor mitigation in the purposeful conversion of seasonal wetlands to permanent wetlandsmanaged to increase baseline water storage levels in the Upper Basin. A...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Master of Science in Water Resource Policy and Management presented on November 18, 2013 Title: Surface

  • Fighting to Cooperate: Litigation, Collaboration, and Water Management in the Upper Deschutes River Basin

    Creator:
    Satein, Hannah R.
    Abstract:
    Communities across the American West face new challenges in water management: historical management structures devised to prioritize economic uses, predominantly agriculture, are being tasked with adapting to address growing and changing populations, unaddressed species and ecosystem needs, and climatic changes. Scholars in the field of collaborative governance posit that collaborative...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of Master of Science in Water Resources Policy and Management presented on May 24, 2017. Title

  • Navigating Cultural Currents : The Sixaola River Basin Story

    Creator:
    Splichalova, Dacotah-Victoria
    Abstract:
    In transboundary river basins, political borders oftentimes trace shared rivers across a basin. A border between territories can be seen as a space that is separated; however, it is actually one with the potential to unite populations and environments. A river basin is generally defined by its topography and hydrology....
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    Masters Thesis

  • Characterizing adaptive governance capacity : A case study of the Willamette River Basin

    Creator:
    Jones, Ingria
    Abstract:
    The Willamette River Basin supports 70% of Oregon’s population and contains the richest native fish fauna in the state, (Hulse, Gregory, & Baker, 2002). The Basin is facing changes that stress its water management regimes. Is the Basin’s water management regime able to adapt in the face of these changes?...
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    , 2017 APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Water Resources Policy and Management

  • A Review of Water Banking in State Legislation of the Western United States

    Creator:
    Brennan, Sarah E.
    Abstract:
    Among the suite of water resources management strategies, water banking can be a tool for water resource management in areas with high water demands or localized water scarcity. This research aims to further the understanding of water banking by conducting a review and analysis of relevant state legislation. This research...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Policy and Management presented on September 15, 2017

  • Investigating Management of Transboundary Basins between Sovereign Countries and Non-Sovereign Entities

    Creator:
    Altingoz, Mehmet S.
    Abstract:
    There is a significant gap in academia in the field of transboundary water management of the non-sovereign entities. The objective of this master’s thesis is to work towards filling this gap. The first part of this master’s thesis research identifies potential hydro political tension risks of the transboundary basins in...
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    . Altingoz for the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Policy and Management presented on May 3

  • Globalization of water resources : examining social learning using serious gaming

    Creator:
    Taha, Fatima A. M.
    Abstract:
    This study examined the Water Footprint Computer Assisted Board Game (WFCABG) as a tool for enhancing the social learning of water resources issues surrounding commodities trade. The study engaged 73 students from various countries and professional backgrounds, in two academic settings in two different countries: Oregon State University (United States)...
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    Masters Thesis
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    students’ familiarity and enriching their understanding of water-related management issues, enhancing

  • Indigenous Approaches to Water Conflict Management : the Anuak and their Approaches to Water Conflict Management

    Creator:
    Woge, Tsion M.
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    This research paper investigates the water conflict management approaches of the Anuak indigenous people in Gambella, Ethiopia. The paper poses the question do indigenous approaches to water conflict management provide some effective mechanisms that help to resolve conflict? If so, how? In order to provide answers to the research question,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the degree of Master of Science in Water Resource Policy and Management presented on May 18, 2017

  • Standing in the Way of Control : Small Farmers, Water Use, and Technology Adoption in Oregon

    Creator:
    Hepperly, Jody R.
    Abstract:
    In recent years, several interrelated forces—prolonged drought, growing populations, height-ened environmental protections, sustained agricultural use, and hydrologic alterations due to climate change—have increased pressure on water users in the Western United States, where the agricultural sector accounts for up to 90% of total water withdrawals. Technology im-provements developed since the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Policy and Management presented on March 21, 2017

  • Transboundary Water Institutions in Developing Countries : A Case Study in Afghanistan

    Creator:
    Malyar, Idrees
    Abstract:
    This study addresses the questions: 1) What kind of transboundary water management institution is needed for Afghanistan; and 2) what expertise is required for the institution and which stakeholders should be involved? The establishment of a transboundary water resources management institution/unit is an essential step for Afghanistan in order to...
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    the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Policy and Management presented on June 8, 2016