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• 41. [Article] Resources and development of Columbia County, Oregon

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Resources and development of Columbia County, Oregon Author: Hammond, Kenneth Allen Title: Resources and development of Columbia County, Oregon Author: Hammond, Kenneth Allen Close

• 42. [Article] Sustainability, awareness, and commitment : examining Natural Resource Extension programs in the United States

  Today's landowners, citizens, and natural resource professionals are increasingly concerned about issues surrounding resource sustainability. Charged with addressing societal concerns through education, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Sustainability, awareness, and commitment : examining Natural Resource Extension programs in the United States Author: Broussard, Shorna Renell Today's landowners, citizens, and natural resource professionals are increasingly concerned about issues surrounding resource sustainability. Charged with addressing societal concerns through education, Cooperative Extension is uniquely capable of meeting educational needs related to natural resource sustainability. In this research, we examined the program inputs, activities, and participation in Natural Resource Extension Education programs to examine awareness and commitment to sustainability. The data come from multiple sources and collection methods and include document analysis, interviews with key federal Extension administrators, a national survey of state Natural Resource Extension Administrators, detailed comparative case studies of Natural Resource Extension programs in Alabama and Oregon, and a budget and planning document analysis. While we found unified philosophical support for natural resources sustainability education at the county, state, and national levels, this support was not reflected in the actual commitment as measured by funding, staffing, programming, and program participation. The philosophical commitment to sustainability is but one of a constellation of factors that work together to influence the actual commitment to sustainability in Extension. Without the accompanying financial commitment and leadership, philosophical commitment in terms of attitudes will do little to help achieve sustainability in Natural Resource Extension. Major challenges to addressing sustainability through education were identified as 1) the historical orientation of Extension toward agriculture, 2) the lack of staffing, and 3) the lack of funding. The analysis presented here can aid other educators as they explore sustainability through educational programming. Title: Sustainability, awareness, and commitment : examining Natural Resource Extension programs in the United States Author: Broussard, Shorna Renell Today's landowners, citizens, and natural resource professionals are increasingly concerned about issues surrounding resource sustainability. Charged with addressing societal concerns through education, Cooperative Extension is uniquely capable of meeting educational needs related to natural resource sustainability. In this research, we examined the program inputs, activities, and participation in Natural Resource Extension Education programs to examine awareness and commitment to sustainability. The data come from multiple sources and collection methods and include document analysis, interviews with key federal Extension administrators, a national survey of state Natural Resource Extension Administrators, detailed comparative case studies of Natural Resource Extension programs in Alabama and Oregon, and a budget and planning document analysis. While we found unified philosophical support for natural resources sustainability education at the county, state, and national levels, this support was not reflected in the actual commitment as measured by funding, staffing, programming, and program participation. The philosophical commitment to sustainability is but one of a constellation of factors that work together to influence the actual commitment to sustainability in Extension. Without the accompanying financial commitment and leadership, philosophical commitment in terms of attitudes will do little to help achieve sustainability in Natural Resource Extension. Major challenges to addressing sustainability through education were identified as 1) the historical orientation of Extension toward agriculture, 2) the lack of staffing, and 3) the lack of funding. The analysis presented here can aid other educators as they explore sustainability through educational programming. Close

• 43. [Article] Oregon Explorer : Natural resources information for current and future decision-makers

  Oregon Explorer (www.oregonexplorer.info), a natural resources digital library developed by Oregon State University Libraries and the Institute for Natural Resources, was created for Oregon’s natural resource ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Explorer : Natural resources information for current and future decision-makers Author: Salwasser, Janine, Wirth, Andrea A. Oregon Explorer (www.oregonexplorer.info), a natural resources digital library developed by Oregon State University Libraries and the Institute for Natural Resources, was created for Oregon’s natural resource decision-makers to promote informed and streamlined public and private decision-making. Examples of projects and successes of the Oregon Explorer include a basin portal for the Umpqua River, developed in conjunction with the Partnership for Umpqua Rivers, as well as topic portals, such as the Land Use Explorer launched in October 2007 to inform Oregonians about land use history and current issues. We have learned that in the natural resources arena, user needs change with different geographies, yet the adaptations made at the local level are useful in expanding the content and services delivered at the statewide level. It is not enough to just provide access to data or documents. Users want access to a wide variety of integrated information resources—digital documents, interactive maps and reports, decision support, high resolution imagery, and access to available expertise. With Oregon Explorer becoming established as a tool for decision-makers and citizens, members of the team are exploring opportunities to use the digital library in classroom settings. Students in Oregon’s K-12 schools and OSU’s undergraduates are groups that we feel could benefit from the natural resources information and tools available. Proposals are being developed to extend Oregon Explorer’s capabilities for use in primary and secondary education. Oregon Explorer is being used in several university classrooms and will become more integrated as the content and tools grow and as strategies for further incorporation are developed. This evolving natural resources digital library will enable current and future decision-makers to learn about Oregon's environment and to actively engage in creating and sharing knowledge before decisions are made. Title: Oregon Explorer : Natural resources information for current and future decision-makers Author: Salwasser, Janine, Wirth, Andrea A. Oregon Explorer (www.oregonexplorer.info), a natural resources digital library developed by Oregon State University Libraries and the Institute for Natural Resources, was created for Oregon’s natural resource decision-makers to promote informed and streamlined public and private decision-making. Examples of projects and successes of the Oregon Explorer include a basin portal for the Umpqua River, developed in conjunction with the Partnership for Umpqua Rivers, as well as topic portals, such as the Land Use Explorer launched in October 2007 to inform Oregonians about land use history and current issues. We have learned that in the natural resources arena, user needs change with different geographies, yet the adaptations made at the local level are useful in expanding the content and services delivered at the statewide level. It is not enough to just provide access to data or documents. Users want access to a wide variety of integrated information resources—digital documents, interactive maps and reports, decision support, high resolution imagery, and access to available expertise. With Oregon Explorer becoming established as a tool for decision-makers and citizens, members of the team are exploring opportunities to use the digital library in classroom settings. Students in Oregon’s K-12 schools and OSU’s undergraduates are groups that we feel could benefit from the natural resources information and tools available. Proposals are being developed to extend Oregon Explorer’s capabilities for use in primary and secondary education. Oregon Explorer is being used in several university classrooms and will become more integrated as the content and tools grow and as strategies for further incorporation are developed. This evolving natural resources digital library will enable current and future decision-makers to learn about Oregon's environment and to actively engage in creating and sharing knowledge before decisions are made. Close

• 44. [Article] Conference Brochure

  Brochure for 7th Conference on University Education in Natural Resources, March 13-15, 2008 (Corvallis, OR).

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Conference Brochure Author: 7th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Brochure for 7th Conference on University Education in Natural Resources, March 13-15, 2008 (Corvallis, OR). Title: Conference Brochure Author: 7th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Brochure for 7th Conference on University Education in Natural Resources, March 13-15, 2008 (Corvallis, OR). Close

• 45. [Article] An analysis of conservation education in secondary schools

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An analysis of conservation education in secondary schools Author: Beckley, Charles Louis Title: An analysis of conservation education in secondary schools Author: Beckley, Charles Louis Close

• 46. [Article] Natural resources in a material world

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Natural resources in a material world Author: Langston, Nancy, Strong, Ted, Bolton, James, Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Arbogast, Sandie, Kemmis, Daniel Title: Natural resources in a material world Author: Langston, Nancy, Strong, Ted, Bolton, James, Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Arbogast, Sandie, Kemmis, Daniel Close

• 47. [Article] Charting our future-- : a nation's natural resource legacy

  Gerald W. Williams Collection

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Charting our future-- : a nation's natural resource legacy Author: United States. Forest Service Gerald W. Williams Collection Title: Charting our future-- : a nation's natural resource legacy Author: United States. Forest Service Gerald W. Williams Collection Close

• 48. [Article] Highlights in the history of forest and related natural resource conservation

  Gerald W. Williams Collection

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Highlights in the history of forest and related natural resource conservation Author: United States. Dept. of the Interior Gerald W. Williams Collection Title: Highlights in the history of forest and related natural resource conservation Author: United States. Dept. of the Interior Gerald W. Williams Collection Close

• 49. [Article] Oregon's heritage of natural resources : shall they be conserved for the people? : address of Mr. Joseph N. Teal

  Gerald W. Williams Collection Delivered at the University of Oregon on Commonwealth Day, Saturday, February 13, 1909.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon's heritage of natural resources : shall they be conserved for the people? : address of Mr. Joseph N. Teal Author: Teal, Joseph Nathan, 1858-1929 Gerald W. Williams Collection Delivered at the University of Oregon on Commonwealth Day, Saturday, February 13, 1909. Title: Oregon's heritage of natural resources : shall they be conserved for the people? : address of Mr. Joseph N. Teal Author: Teal, Joseph Nathan, 1858-1929 Gerald W. Williams Collection Delivered at the University of Oregon on Commonwealth Day, Saturday, February 13, 1909. Close

• 50. [Article] Appendix 5-A.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Appendix 5-A.pdf Author: Institute for Natural Resources Title: Appendix 5-A.pdf Author: Institute for Natural Resources Close