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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....

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Masters Thesis

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Habitat in Thomas Creek Watershed of Oregon. Abstract approved: The complexity of human/riverine systems
Down by the creek : understanding landowner perspectives on streamside health and management

Creator:

Wiskind, Adam

Abstract:

Both policy makers and private landowners have come to recognize the importance of streamside areas in the maintenance of water quality and fish habitat. Because non-industrial landowners own 42% of the streamside area in the Coast Range, their management is a significant factor in the streamside health of Western Oregon....

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Masters Thesis
Social Learning and Adaptive Capacity in Collaborative Watershed Partnerships

Creator:

Calvert, Daniel T.

Abstract:

This dissertation examines learning driven adaptations in salmon recovery efforts and water resources management in Oregon. The case study utilizes a framework highlighting the connections between human and natural systems. Semi-structured interviews are used to analyze interactions between rural riparian landowners and watershed council staffs living and working in Oregon’s...

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Dissertation

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