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Best Available Science for Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Review of Published Literature : A Report Prepared in Response to Critical Areas Ordinance Updating Requirements for Wetlands

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: This document is primarily a review of Best Available Science applicable to Island County wetlands, as needed for categorizing wetlands for regulatory actions and determining widths for buffers (setbacks) that protect the functions of wetlands. The number of technical papers and reports published on these topics is enormous, and none...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: watershed or buffer strip to increased delivery of pollutants to surface waters include the following, for

Protection, Restoration, and Management of Terrestrial Habitats and Species of the Willamette Sub-Basin

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: This report and especially the accompanying Detail Files and MapFiles provide relatively detailed information on status, trends, distribution, limiting factors, and conservation needs of all of the Willamette’s wildlife species, listed plants, and vulnerable habitats. Data on habitat suitability for each species is provided by watershed (170 HUC6s), elevation (6...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: described in section 1.4 HUC: Hydrologic Unit Code, a unique numeric identifier for watersheds IBIS

Indicators for Monitoring Biological Integrity of Inland, Freshwater Wetlands : A Survey of North American Technical Literature (1990-2000)

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: Potentially relevant literature for the years 1990-1999 was identified by (a) conducting keyword searches of computerized bibliographic databases, especially CAB Abstracts and Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts, (b) reading through the tables of contents of a few especially relevant journals, (c) searching the internet for pertinent bibliographies, and (d) to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Susan Jackson, USEPA Office of Wetlands and Watersheds, for recognizing the importance of this effort

San Juan Island National Historical Park Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: We compiled existing data and information to characterize the condition and trends in high priority natural resources in San Juan Island National Historical Park. We identified 37 indicators to evaluate the condition and trend of these resources. For each indicator we attempted to define reference conditions to which we could...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: watersheds, and 2) for other park areas as requested. 3 However, it is important to note that

Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Profile of Characteristics, Functions, and Health

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: This document partially addresses the Wetlands component of Island County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). It presents the results of a year-long collaborative project to compile, analyze, and summarize existing data pertinent to Island County wetlands. Similar in concept to the “report card” issued periodically for Puget Sound, this compilation attempts...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: ...................... 22 Figure 15. Wetlands as a percent of watershed acreage in Island County watersheds that flow into

Distribution of Western Pond Turtle Populations in the Willamette River Basin, Oregon : Project Report to the Western Pond Turtle Working Group

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: This is the second of two new reports sponsored by a consortium of public groups and focusing on the Western Pond Turtle (Emys marmorata marmorata). The first report (Adamus 2003) provided an updated perspective on the distribution of the species in the Willamette River Basin, based on new field surveys,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: ), and Laura Todd (US Fish & Wildlife Service). For funding the project, I thank the Oregon Watershed

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: We compiled existing data and information to characterize the condition and trends in high priority natural resources in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve (EBLA, or "the Reserve"). We identified 29 indicators to evaluate seven major resource concerns. For each indicator we attempted to define reference conditions to which we could...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
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Full Text:: ...................................................................................................................... 78 Figure 8. Locations where surface water was sampled for the Ebey’s Prairie Watershed Stormwater

Juneau Wetland Management Plan 2016 Update : Final Report : Volume 1

Creator:: Bosworth Botanical Consulting and Adamus, Paul R.
Abstract:: The Juneau Wetland Management Plan (JWMP), Volume 1, provides results of wetlands mapping and wetland functional assessments for currently undeveloped parcels within the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). The study areas were selected for their potential for future development based on low elevation and proximity to existing infrastructure. During...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: planning is discussed, along with implementation of a watershed-based approach for wetland impact avoidance

Upland Habitat Conservation Areas - San Juan County Best Available Science Synthesis, Chapter 4

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R. and Earth Design Consultants, Inc.
Abstract:: This document provides definitions and a general overview of streams and lakes of San Juan County (SJC) and then describes impacts to these water bodies and strategies for determining widths of buffers that protect their functions. It similarly provides definitions and a general overview of SJC upland (terrestrial) habitats, describes...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: , vegetation removal, noise, disturbance). For example, a study of multiple watersheds in Tennessee found

Wetlands - San Juan County Best Available Science Synthesis, Chapter 2

Creator:: Adamus, Paul R. and Fralich, Richard
Abstract:: This document partially addresses the Wetlands component of San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). Drawing from a foundation in best available science, it describes important functions performed by the County's wetlands, effects of various activities on those functions, and strategies for protecting wetland functions from impacting activities, with an...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Best Available Science for Wetlands of San Juan County i

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Best Available Science for Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Review of Published Literature : A Report Prepared in Response to Critical Areas Ordinance Updating Requirements for Wetlands

Protection, Restoration, and Management of Terrestrial Habitats and Species of the Willamette Sub-Basin

Indicators for Monitoring Biological Integrity of Inland, Freshwater Wetlands : A Survey of North American Technical Literature (1990-2000)

San Juan Island National Historical Park Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Profile of Characteristics, Functions, and Health

Distribution of Western Pond Turtle Populations in the Willamette River Basin, Oregon : Project Report to the Western Pond Turtle Working Group

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Juneau Wetland Management Plan 2016 Update : Final Report : Volume 1

Upland Habitat Conservation Areas - San Juan County Best Available Science Synthesis, Chapter 4

Wetlands - San Juan County Best Available Science Synthesis, Chapter 2

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