A documented case history of riparian grazing at Oregon State University's Soap Creek Ranch was conducted from 1999 to 2001. Impacts of four different riparian grazing treatments were evaluated. Emphasis was placed on investigating the relationship between riparian cattle use and water quality. Through a series of carefully designed and...
Prior to the present work, no detailed study had been made of
the amphibians and reptiles inhabiting Benton County, Oregon. Very
little has been published on the precise ranges, the habitat preferences,
and the mode of life history of these animals as they are
found in Benton County and adjacent...
The Phase 1 report is an overview of the complex water quantity and quality information and issues specific to Benton County. It is a first step toward assessing and planning for future water quantity and quality within Benton County and provides a template for regional water planning. The report details...
Major disasters are taking an ever-increasing toll on American
communities. To cope with this growing problem, Benton County is
seeking to adopt an alternative approach known as Community-
Based Emergency Preparedness. Its goal is to improve collaboration
among governmental agencies and the public to gain greater
flexibility in decision-making and...
Historically, women made quilts for utilitarian and for aesthetic purposes. Quilting was for many women one of the few outlets in which they could express themselves in a patriarchal society. Quiltmaking in groups afforded women the opportunity to increase their personal and political empowerment and to legitimate social gatherings. Because...