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Bacterial and Fungal Symbionts in Pollen Provisions of a Native Solitary Bee in Urban and Rural Environments
(Microbial Ecology (Springer Nature), 2023)Among insects, symbionts such as bacteria and fungi can be linked to their physiology and immature development, and in some cases are part of a defense system against parasites and diseases. Current bacterial and fungal ... -
The Blue Death: the Past, Present and Future of Drinking Water and Health
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-04-01)Morris will present a history of waterborne diseases, beginning with the outbreak investigation of the cholera pandemic in England in the 1850s. He moves on to discuss problems in mdern public water supplies, including ... -
Brain activity underlying American crow processing of encounters with dead conspecifics
(2019)Animals utilize a variety of auditory and visual cues to navigate the landscape of fear. For some species, including some corvids, dead conspecifics appear to act as one such visual cue of danger, and prompt alarm calling ... -
Breeding Dispersal by Birds in a Dynamic Urban Ecosystem
(2016-11-29)This excel file includes raw data on dispersal distance of urban birds in the Seattle, WA, USA area. -
A Brief Guide to Restoring Salmonid Habitat in Pacific Northwest Watersheds
(University of Washington Water Center, 1999-01)This fact sheet describes salmon restoration approaches in the Pacific Northwest. A recommended approach to restoration is to restore and manage watershed processes responsible for creating and maintaining habitat. This ... -
Buffer Strips and Tree Windthrow: Proglem or Habitat Enhancement?
(University of Washington Water Center, 2007-11-27)Martin will discuss windthrow in buffer strips. He will compare the effects of logging to the effects of storm exposed landscapes. Next, he will ask: What are the effects of tree windthrow in buffer strips on fish habitat? ... -
Bull Trout in Western Washington
(University of Washington Water Center, 2002-01)This fact sheet introduces the bull trout, a threatened species in the Pacific Northwest. The fact sheet reviews their appearance, distribution, life history, basic biology, and factors leading to population decline. Further ... -
Calibrating vascular plant abundance for detecting future climate changes in Oregon and Washington, USA
(ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS, 2010)We propose using future vascular plant abundances as indicators of future climate in a way analogous to the reconstruction of past environments by many palaeoecologists. To begin monitoring future short-term climate changes ... -
Carbon and Water Exchange in Amazonian Rainforests
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-02-19)Hutyra will present the scientific background and characteristics of the Amazon rain forest. She will consider controls on the net ecosystem exchange of CO2, photosynthesis, and respiration. She will ask, is forest growth ... -
The Cascade Agenda -- an Uplands Strategy for Saving Puget Sound
(University of Washington Water Center, 2010-01-19)In 2005, Cascade Land Conservancy developed The Cascade Agenda, a bold, long-term vision for conservation and smart growth in the Puget Sound region that brings together business, civic and government leaders to accomplish ... -
Centuries of Change in Pacific Northwest Forests: Ecological Effects of Forest Simplification and Fragmentation
(2005-10-24)The forests of the Pacific Northwest have undergone significant changes in the relative proportions of various forest types, including dramatic reductions in certain habitats such as oldgrowth forests and early successional ... -
CFR/SFR/SEFS Dissertations and Theses 1909-2020
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CFR/SFR/SEFS Faculty 1907-2018
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CFR/SFR/SEFS Non-thesis Masters 1909-2018
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CFR/SFR/SEFS Seattle Times articles 1903-2018
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Challenges in Water Management: Science, Engineering, and Policy
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004-04-20)Steinemann will discuss the challenges of water management. She will describe four case studies, each in three parts (problem, project, lessons): 1. Interstate/State (ACT-ACF “Tri-State” Water Wars). 2. State/Regional ... -
Changing Export Trends and the Health of the Pacific Northwest Forest Sector
(3/1/2000)The Pacific Northwest (PNW) forest sector is strategically linked to Pacific Rim markets, as it has been at a competitive disadvantage with the US South and interior Canada in delivering wood products to the population ... -
Changing Social Norms to Improve Water Quality: Getting the Masses to Choose Fish and Water Friendly Actions
(University of Washington Water Center, 2010-01-26)Keys to getting the masses to be fish and water-friendly: 1. Be clear about your real goal - Bennett’s Hierarchy. 2. You don’t need to reach EVERY person – Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation. 3. Remember that humans change ... -
Characterization of Stormwater Runoff in Residential Catchments
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004-02-06)Engstrom will discuss stormwater runoff from residential catchments. She will describe a study that monitored natural drainage systems in Seattle. She will consider construction, performance, and application of knowledge ... -
Chile’S Forest Products Industry: A Country Profile
(6/1/2002)The goal of this paper is to provide objective and reliable in formation about Chile’s forestry sector and its current and future role in the international forest products industry. The contents should provide a well-rounded ...