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Planning and Management of Forested Agricultural Riparian Buffers: the Case of the Skagit County Managed Agricultural Riparian Plantations (MARP)
(University of Washington Water Center, 2006-10-03)Riparian forests are part of a complex and interconnected ecosystem that extends from the headwaters to the estuaries. This presentation describes elements of silvicultural systems for riparian buffers on agricultural lands ... -
Plume Soup: How a Dash of River Water Affects Washington's Coastal Ecosystem
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-02-14)Horner-Devine will present research investigating the impact of river water on biological productivity in the Pacific Ocean along the Washington-Oregon coast. River water contribution is approximately 0.02% of the shelf ... -
Positioning and Market Analysis of the US Decking Materials Market: A Perceptual Mapping Approach
(8/1/2010)Overview The demand for decking materials is driven by several factors, including the macroeconomic environment, demographics, construction expenditures, and the repair and remodel sector. In addition, competition within ... -
Predicting Precipitation over the Northwest: from Weather Forecasts to Climate Change
(University of Washington Water Center, 2009-11-10)Cliff Mass will speak about the unique precipitation patterns in the Northwest. This has major societal impacts, such as flood control and damaging storms, usually associated with the "Pineapple Express." There has been ... -
Preparing for Climate Change in Washington State
(University of Washington Water Center, 2006-02-16)Snover will provide an overview of what we know about climate change. She will discuss how the choices that we make today will shape tomorrow's impacts. She will argue that planning should begin now. By preparing for a ... -
Private Forest Landownership in Washington State
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The Privatization of Water in the Developing World
(University of Washington Water Center, 2006-01-31)Gale will begin with an overview of water issues in the developing world. It's all about money: massive investment is needed, but long-term investments can be scarce. Privatization has become a term that creates conflict, ... -
Progress in Cyber-Informatics for Integrated Watershed Modeling
(University of Washington Water Center, 2006-02-16)Logsdon will discuss current trends in data management and sharing. Traditional database designs focused on accessibility. New database architectures focus on integration. He will look at watershed models as an example, ... -
Projected Climate Impacts on the Amphibians of North and South America
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-04-29)Lawler will talk about climate change in general, and then he will talk about the impact of climate change on the earth's physical systems. Finally, he will review the impact of climate change on amphibians. -
A Prospective Graduate Program in River Restoration at the University of Washington
(University of Washington Water Center, 2006-02-16)Booth will outline a plan to graduate Masters-level students at the University of Washington with professional-quality, interdisciplinary training in the principles and practice of river restoration. He will define river ... -
Protecting Society from Itself: Reconnecting Ecology and Economy
(University of Washington Water Center, 2007-02-14)Karr will present the paradox: As scientific understanding of Earth and the effects of humans on Earth systems expand, the threats to Earth's living systems—human and nonhuman—worsen. He will ask: How can we be smarter ... -
Protection of Fish Habitat through the Correction of Fish Blocking Culverts: an Application of Indian Treaty Rights - an Investigation of the "Culvert Case," United States v. Washington
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-04-22)Stay will discuss one of the most important cases he has worked on: the "Culvert Case," United States v. Washington. This case centered around the protection and affirmation of treaty rights for taking fish. He will ... -
Puget Sound "Above the Fold" - A Reporter's Perspective
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-09-30)McClure will present some key environmental issues facing the Puget Sound area, including: loss of species diversity, water pollution, stormwater management, and cleanup efforts. He will also discuss the importance of ... -
Puget Sound Action Agenda: Protecting and Restoring the Puget Sound Ecosystem by 2020
(University of Washington Water Center, 2009-03-10)Dicks will discuss his role with the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP), an organization formed by the Washington State legislature in 2007. The PSP is charged with restoring Puget Sound to health by 2020. Dicks describes how ... -
The Puget Sound Ecosystem Portfolio Model
(University of Washington Water Center, 2009-12-08)Bill Labiosa will present the Puget Sound Ecosystem Portfolio Model, which is a regional tool for supporting ecological restoration planning. He will outline the background and context of the project, describe development ... -
Puget Sound in Trouble: Can We Manage the Resotration of an Ecosystem?
(University of Washington Water Center, 2007-10-30)Ruckelshaus will discuss the challenges facing Puget Sound ecosystems, including threatened/endangered species, population growth, water pollution, eutrophication, and the effects of climate change. He will make the point ... -
Puget Sound Stormwater - What's All the Shouting About? Landscape Level Stormwater Solutions
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008-01-08)Derry will discuss stormwater policy in Puget Sound in light of ecosystem goals. First, he will describe the current state of Puget Sound ecosystems. Next, he will present background science and implications for management ... -
Puget Sound: Sunk by Law, Salvaged by Law
(University of Washington Water Center, 2007-02-14)Rodgers will review various water pollution laws and how we have failed so far to meet these standards. He will argue for political consensus and leadership as a way to enforce existing laws to protect the environment. -
Putting a Price Tag on Water: an Ecosystem Services Valuation for Water Rights in Washington
(University of Washington Water Center, 2007-05-15)Gustanski will discuss putting a pricetag on water rights. She will describe the development of an ecosystem services model.