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Wildland fire hazard in Humboldt County, California

Creator:: Millar, Brian D.
Abstract:: Humboldt County has several areas which have naturally high to extreme wildland fire hazards. Recent settlement within these areas increases the likelihood of a destructive fire. This report examines the extent and degree to which climate, slope and vegetation influence the wildland fire hazard in Humboldt County, as well as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: hazards, h) type of vegetation around the home, i) and the critical fire-weather.3 Many of these factors

What's that on the beach? Designing a Protocol for the Identification and Reporting of Stranded Marine Fish, Squid, and Turtles Using the Oregon Coast as a Proof-of-Concept

Creator:: Asson, Danielle and Asson, Danielle C.
Abstract:: It is not unusual to see stranded or washed-up marine animals and birds along any coastline. Various networks nationwide exist to report marine mammals and sea birds, yet, we have been unable to find a network in Oregon or nationally to report other stranded marine animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: useful and would be beneficial to have, but were not critical to ensure maintenance of the protocol

Wetland restoration in Oregon : issues, options, and recommendations

Creator:: Sawyer, Calvin B.
Abstract:: "This report is organized as follows. First, the objectives and methods used are outlined. Background information follows, including what is known about the extent, past alterations, and condition of wetlands in Oregon today; the status of wetland restoration in the U.S. and in Oregon; definitions of important terms; the functions...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: wetlands are a critical component of the landscape, providing a variety of ecological, social, and 24

Validity and Value of Wave Energy Generation as Blackout Risk Mitigation for the Central Oregon Coast

Creator:: Burright, Jeffrey, Clark, Caitlyn E., Johnson, Brandon, and Sharp, Christopher
Abstract:: Energy security is a vital but often unmet requirement for community resiliency. Electricity availability is essential to the functioning of the economy, individual households, and the collective essential services that provide health, safety, and the basic human needs to sustain life. Coastal communities in Oregon face special vulnerability because they...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ocean against the loss of critical human infrastructure needs, emergency provisions and management

Using GIS Technology to Identify and Analyze ‘Food Deserts’ on the Southern Oregon Coast

Creator:: Opfer, Pamela R.
Abstract:: This study analyzes food access patterns on the Southern Oregon Coast using GIS technology. The utility and capacity issues of GIS technology are explored as well as the ability for community-based organizations to apply GIS analysis at a local level. A comprehensive literature review is presented which addresses the definition...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: town core, and rural RUCA block groups, a critical distance of 10 miles is used to represent an

Use Your Heart: Understanding Street-Level Discretion in the Emergency Food Network

Creator:: Precious, Cheryl L. M.
Abstract:: Hunger is among the greatest contemporary social problems in the United States. An incredible 48 million people, or 14% of households, experienced food insecurity during 2014. At the same time, public responses to food insecurity, such as the Emergency Food Assistance Program, have increasingly relied on the “emergency food network,”...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ), and ultimately set the stage for the institutionalization of the emergency food network as it looks

Urban Forests Role in Ecosystem Services in the 24:1 Community and the Normandy Schools Collaborative of St. Louis County, Missouri: A Study in Environmental Justice

Creator:: Templer, Amanda L.
Abstract:: The 24:1 Community is a growing community with ongoing concerns over historical residential segregation, minority-exposure to environmental hazards, and sparse tree canopy coverage. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of the community’s urban forest through an assessment of the urban forest. It also highlights the need...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: -week session of Tree Keeper to learn about tree care and to read about the prior Arbor Day

Understanding the future of PFAS policy and management : a comparative study between two regions – the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes Region

Creator:: Tran, Danielle N.
Abstract:: In the past fifty years, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have become alarming global pollutants. In 2019, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ultimately classified them as emerging contaminants and established an action plan to address PFAS and protect public health through developing, identifying, monitoring, and remediating current...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(20), https://doiorg/103390

Understanding property managers: The perceived benefits and risks of allowing pets in rental units in metro areas in the United States

Creator:: Barker, Ross
Abstract:: Pets are reshaping human lifestyles in countries around the world. More people than ever include pets as part of their family. Organizations including the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) have conducted and sponsored a wealth of research into human-companion animal interactions...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. Thank you

Understanding policy change in hydropower development by using MSA: A case study of the Nu River Project, China

Creator:: Zhong, Huaxia
Abstract:: In 2003, due to the dramatic growth of economy, China’s National Development and Reform Commission proposed to build 13 dams on the Nu River to fulfill the nation’s rapidly growing demand for hydropower. The 13 dams that comprise the Nu River Project (NRP) are considered among the biggest hydropower development...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: most reliable source of information was published books and peer-reviewed journal articles. This type

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Wildland fire hazard in Humboldt County, California

What's that on the beach? Designing a Protocol for the Identification and Reporting of Stranded Marine Fish, Squid, and Turtles Using the Oregon Coast as a Proof-of-Concept

Wetland restoration in Oregon : issues, options, and recommendations

Validity and Value of Wave Energy Generation as Blackout Risk Mitigation for the Central Oregon Coast

Using GIS Technology to Identify and Analyze ‘Food Deserts’ on the Southern Oregon Coast

Use Your Heart: Understanding Street-Level Discretion in the Emergency Food Network

Urban Forests Role in Ecosystem Services in the 24:1 Community and the Normandy Schools Collaborative of St. Louis County, Missouri: A Study in Environmental Justice

Understanding the future of PFAS policy and management : a comparative study between two regions – the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes Region

Understanding property managers: The perceived benefits and risks of allowing pets in rental units in metro areas in the United States

Understanding policy change in hydropower development by using MSA: A case study of the Nu River Project, China

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