Browsing Environmental and Forest Sciences, School of by Subject "government and administration"

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    • Aging Dams, Dam Removal, and Sustainable Development 

      Khagram, Sanjeev (University of Washington Water Center, 2006-02-16)
      Khagram will discuss adaptive management of existing dams for sustainable development. He will review environmental impacts and mitigation, social impacts, decision making and governance, water quality and human health and ...

    • Protecting Society from Itself: Reconnecting Ecology and Economy 

      Karr, James (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 ...

    • Puget Sound: Sunk by Law, Salvaged by Law 

      Rodgers, William Jr (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.

    • University of Washington Expertise and Resources for the Puget Sound Watershed: Inventory of Activities: July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2005 

      University of Washington Earth Initiative; University of Washington Water Center; College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences (University of Washington, 2005-11-28)
      The University of Washington is working to provide knowledge and resources for long-term environmental solutions within Puget Sound and beyond. Ensuring that this information is synthesized and communicated effectively is ...

    • Watershed Planning Experiments in Washington and Oregon 

      Ryan, Clare (University of Washington Water Center, 2006-02-16)
      Ryan will describe a research study comparing watershed management strategies in Washington and Oregon. She will review each state's plan to obtain and sustain participation, as well as their balance of planning and projects. ...