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Encounters, norms, crowding, management, and behavioral responses of visitors at coastal state parks in Oregon

Creator:: Mouw, Wesley J.
Abstract:: With the baby boomer cohort retiring and arguably having more time for outdoor recreation, coupled with population increases and government agencies encouraging people to recreate outdoors, areas such as state and national parks will likely continue seeing high visitation. It is imperative, therefore, for outdoor recreation managers and researchers to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Darley, & Siikamaki, 2009). The Oregon State Park system provides public access to some of the state’s

Wild Waters : Perspectives on Oregon’s Marine Reserves as Marine Wilderness Areas

Creator:: Johnston, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: Designation of areas as marine wilderness has been proposed as a strategy for managing the increasing threats facing the world’s oceans. Although social factors influence marine protected area success, the human dimensions of marine wilderness remain minimally explored. This thesis examines views of marine wilderness expressed by a representative sample...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: more than a decade of public debate (Learn, 2012; Oregon Senate Bill 1510, 2012; The Oregonian

Examining the voluntary adoption of agricultural conservation practices in northern Malheur County, Oregon

Creator:: Foley, Kelly M.
Abstract:: This study sought to better understand the voluntary adoption of water quality improving practices by agricultural producers in Northern Malheur County, Oregon. The Reasoned Action Approach/Theory of Planned Behavior was used as a theoretical framework to identify barriers and incentives to adoption. Study findings suggest that producers primarily consider practical...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Public Policy Oregon State University Candace Shock Principal Scientific Ecological

Young adults' beliefs about and use of herbal supplements in relation to their dietary attitudes and behaviors

Creator:: Koorndyk, Tamberly
Abstract:: Today in the United States, herbal supplements are growing increasingly popular, however, little is known about the safety and efficacy of these products. This study contributes to the growing body of information about the prevalence of herbal supplement use among young adults (18 to 24 years) and the beliefs young...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: geographically representative sample of 298 young adults (18 to 24 years) residing in Oregon; 205

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

Creator:: Barkley, David, 1972-
Abstract:: This study used contingent valuation techniques to estimate the willingness of central Oregon Irrigators to donate a portion of their water rights to increase Deschutes River flow. This study was different from previous contingent valuation studies in that it used water rights as the payment vehicles instead of dollars -...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Willingness of Central Oregon Irrigators to Donate Water Rights to Augment Descbutes River Flow Abstract

Perceptions of international student parents at Oregon State University about their children's local public elementary school experiences

Creator:: Harelimana, Froduald
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to profile perceptions and beliefs of Oregon State University international student parents who have children in area public elementary schools. The research methods included a survey to 26 self-selected participants, and seven tape-recorded interviews with volunteers from the survey sample. These study subjects displayed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Perceptions of International Student Parents at Oregon State University About Their Children's Local Public

Animal waste complaints : how the process works

Creator:: Gangwer, Michael I., Gamroth, Michael J., Wilkinson, David, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Published November 1991. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: deal with. Recently in Oregon, an awareness of animal waste and how to manage this product has caused

An assessment of attitudes toward people with AIDS, knowledge of AIDS, and associated variables in rural Oregon

Creator:: Wild, Diane
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Variables in Rural Oregon. Abstract approved: . 0 \ R. Tricker PhD. ^_J The purpose of this study was to

Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Creator:: Thrall, Patti L.
Abstract:: Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in-place and healthy aging, many community-dwelling older adults do not have them installed. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of grab bar installation among well-educated community dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon residents 50

Community perceptions of flooding, water quality, and riparian habitat in Thomas Creek watershed of Oregon

Creator:: Doolittle, Lisa
Abstract:: The complexity of human/riverine systems has led to an increasing focus on land use patterns and policy. My goal is to understand the dynamics of a coupled human and natural system. The central question is how people in the community of Scio, Oregon perceive flooding, water quality, and riparian habitat....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Habitat in Thomas Creek Watershed of Oregon. Abstract approved: The complexity of human/riverine systems

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Encounters, norms, crowding, management, and behavioral responses of visitors at coastal state parks in Oregon

Wild Waters : Perspectives on Oregon’s Marine Reserves as Marine Wilderness Areas

Examining the voluntary adoption of agricultural conservation practices in northern Malheur County, Oregon

Young adults' beliefs about and use of herbal supplements in relation to their dietary attitudes and behaviors

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

Perceptions of international student parents at Oregon State University about their children's local public elementary school experiences

Animal waste complaints : how the process works

An assessment of attitudes toward people with AIDS, knowledge of AIDS, and associated variables in rural Oregon

Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Community perceptions of flooding, water quality, and riparian habitat in Thomas Creek watershed of Oregon

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