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Laws, Regulations and Action Plans for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances found in Michigan drinking water supplies

Creator:: Whitley, Jamie M.
Abstract:: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have emerged in the last half century as concerning global contaminants. PFASs have been found in drinking water systems causing negative health impacts for those who rely on this as their primary source of drinking water. PFASs are man-made industrial chemicals composed of carbon chains...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE CAPSTON PROJECT OF Jamie

Comparison of transect call-point and acoustic sampling of white-headed woodpeckers (Dryobates albolarvatus) within mixed-conifer and ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forest types

Creator:: Gaylord, Marie A.
Abstract:: We used occupancy modeling to compare the detection probabilities of white-headed woodpeckers using transect call-point versus ARU surveys. We then used the estimated detection probability for each survey method to evaluate the number of surveys needed to infer white-headed woodpeckers absence under different levels of certainty.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Jamie Ratliff, Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, was crucial in the

Wind Energy in Solano County

Creator:: Kelly, Anna C.
Abstract:: While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local

The feasibility of implementing a campfire closure in a heavily used portion of Eagle Cap Wilderness

Creator:: Orr, Taylor
Abstract:: Gathering and burning firewood in heavily used subalpine areas contributes to campsite deterioration. Forest Service policy directs wilderness managers to implement the principle of nondegradation. As a result, campfires may be prohibited in areas where fire-related impacts are significant. The Lakes Basin and Ice Lake Travel Zones in the Eagle...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: - cipated in the study. The initial counsel of Dr. David N. Cole of the USDA Forest Service Intermountain

Comparative analysis of Google Earth versus traditional paper maps in middle school earth science education

Creator:: Edstrom, Jillian Aasta
Abstract:: As GIS becomes more prominent in academic classrooms at all levels of education, the subject of geography and its related disciplines can be approached with a geospatial technology perspective, using new tools and lesson plans. The implementation of Google Earth in classrooms is just one example of this. Research was...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: • Jamie Rumage, Linus Pauling Middle School • Dr. Lynn Songer, Lane Community College II

Thinking Outside of the Lunchbox: Exploring Competing Narratives in the Corvallis 509J District School Lunch Policies

Creator:: Inman, Cassandra F.
Abstract:: At its inception in 1946, the United States’ National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was promoted as a success story; a boon for families navigating poverty, a means of buoying food prices by absorbing farm surplus, and a treatment for hunger in some of our country’s most vulnerable populations. Government subsidies...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: LUNCHBOX 15 Jamie Oliver (ABC News, 2009; Warin, 2011). In these recent food stories the status quo

Interactive mapping on the World Wide Web

Creator:: Musser, Karl
Abstract:: The World Wide Web is a promising new media for cartography. It allows the creation of interactive maps that can be accessed by the general public. There is a wide variety both in methods used and in the overall quality of current Web sites. This report reviews the state of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: on the Web using Java. West Virginia's TAGIS by Jamie Leonard (http ://poca. osrme. gov/formlfeature

Wind Energy Siting in Kittitas County, Washington

Creator:: Naimoli, Stephen
Abstract:: Increasing renewable energy development is often seen as an essential tool for combating global climate change, yet despite widespread support in theory, renewable energy often faces problems at the implementation stage. In the state of Washington, where voters have expressed a desire for greater renewable energy by mandating that 15%...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: —although opponents generally felt their voices were heard, many did not feel they were listened to. Jamie

Development of an Interpretive Exhibit on Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas in Oregon

Creator:: Vandehey, Amy
Abstract:: Oregon is currently in the process of establishing Marine Reserves (MRs) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within Oregon’s Territorial Sea. To assure that residents are aware of impending policy and the science behind it, science educators must formulate education tools that define terms and identify issues, but do not alienate...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Oregon's coastal resources and ocean habitats are in jeopardy/impacted by current practices. [N=111

Trip Poll: Plan before you ride

Creator:: Baisetti, Rama Krishna
Abstract:: People like going on trips with friends and tend to plan their trips well in advance to have the best possible experience of a destination and get the most out of the places they visit and/or the activities they plan to partake in. Right now, the Internet provides a wealth...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: -trip/ 4. Mai N., (2017), Tips for Planning The Perfect Trip With Friends, https

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Laws, Regulations and Action Plans for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances found in Michigan drinking water supplies

Comparison of transect call-point and acoustic sampling of white-headed woodpeckers (Dryobates albolarvatus) within mixed-conifer and ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forest types

Wind Energy in Solano County

The feasibility of implementing a campfire closure in a heavily used portion of Eagle Cap Wilderness

Comparative analysis of Google Earth versus traditional paper maps in middle school earth science education

Thinking Outside of the Lunchbox: Exploring Competing Narratives in the Corvallis 509J District School Lunch Policies

Interactive mapping on the World Wide Web

Wind Energy Siting in Kittitas County, Washington

Development of an Interpretive Exhibit on Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas in Oregon

Trip Poll: Plan before you ride

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