The Klamath Basin is rich in history, culture, and biological diversity. Upper Klamath Lake is fed primarily by the Williamson and Sprague rivers. Below the lake’s outlet, the Klamath River begins a 263 mile journey, cutting through both the Cascade and Coast mountain ranges to the Pacific Ocean. The Basin...
This report is divided into several sections. The first provides information
on the current status of wetlands, the Corps' regulatory role, its statutory
enforcement authority, and its interpretation of that authority. The next
section describes the Portland District's enforcement structure and procedures.
A case study detailing the District's treatment of...
Sound wetland management depends on an accurate comprehensive
assessment of functional wetland values. This management should account
for the cumulative impacts to regions and landscapes resulting from
piecemeal destruction and degradation of wetland resources. A regional or
watershed evaluation of wetland values can also make site-specific
assessments more efficient. The...
This study examines the spatial characteristics
of the seafood processing industry on the Oregon Coast.
Three study areas are discussed: the Astoria area, the Newport
area, and the Coos Bay area. The industry is categorized
by four types of seafood processors. Types and
uses of processing and nonprocessing space are...
Published Fall 1998. 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
Understanding how wetland birds use habitat is pivotal to developing successful and
beneficial conservation strategies. Although it has been an ardent topic in forest
research for some time, how species interact with the spatial patterning of habitat
across a landscape (i.e., landscape structure) has been more or less neglected in...
Over the last 25 years numerous approaches, understandings, and perceptions about natural areas have changed – changes which affect the relevance of programs such as the Heritage Program. As one participant stated, “the complexity of science in general has been humbling”. The last 25 years has shown many assumptions and...
Development of the prototype website is an integral part of OWEB’s strategy for information systems development. Specifically, the Board, INR, and the Department of Administrative Services Information Resources Management Division (DAS) were directed by the Legislature to develop a statewide information system for natural resources. In addition, the Oregon Geographic...