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• 1. [Article] Evaluation of proposed dwarf mistletoe and western spruce budworm management projects, Cramer Creek, Garnet Resource Area, Bureau of Land Management

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation of proposed dwarf mistletoe and western spruce budworm management projects, Cramer Creek, Garnet Resource Area, Bureau of Land Management Author: Dooling, Oscar J., United States. Forest Service. Northern Region. State & Private Forestry Title: Evaluation of proposed dwarf mistletoe and western spruce budworm management projects, Cramer Creek, Garnet Resource Area, Bureau of Land Management Author: Dooling, Oscar J., United States. Forest Service. Northern Region. State & Private Forestry Close

• 2. [Article] Western spruce budworm impact evaluation, Yoosa Creek, Clearwater National Forest, Idaho, 1974

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Western spruce budworm impact evaluation, Yoosa Creek, Clearwater National Forest, Idaho, 1974 Author: Underwood, P. W., United States. Forest Service. Northern Region. State & Private Forestry, Lood, Rudolph C., Bousfield, Wayne E. Title: Western spruce budworm impact evaluation, Yoosa Creek, Clearwater National Forest, Idaho, 1974 Author: Underwood, P. W., United States. Forest Service. Northern Region. State & Private Forestry, Lood, Rudolph C., Bousfield, Wayne E. Close

• 3. [Article] Stormwater Solutions for Improving Water Quality: Supporting the Development of the Amazon Creek Initiative

  The Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that serves to protect and enhance watershed health in the Long Tom River Basin. The Amazon Creek Initiative was launched ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Stormwater Solutions for Improving Water Quality: Supporting the Development of the Amazon Creek Initiative Author: Larson, Kristen M. The Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that serves to protect and enhance watershed health in the Long Tom River Basin. The Amazon Creek Initiative was launched by the LTWC in 2011 as Oregon’s newest Pesticide Stewardship Partner. Goals of the initiative are to improve water quality and habitat function in Amazon Creek by encouraging voluntary retrofits of low-impact development (LID) and through outreach and education of pollution prevention practices. This internship involved a series of projects in support of the development of the Amazon Creek Initiative. Accomplishments included surface water sampling, stakeholder research, development of communication tools, creation of an LID cost calculator, site visits and assessments of pesticide retailers, and a review of national efforts to train pesticide retail staff in integrated pest management. This work supports the Amazon Creek Initiative as it moves towards implementation and provided diverse learning opportunities in non-profit and watershed council operations, communicating a scientific message, and low-impact development solutions to stormwater management. Title: Stormwater Solutions for Improving Water Quality: Supporting the Development of the Amazon Creek Initiative Author: Larson, Kristen M. The Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) is a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that serves to protect and enhance watershed health in the Long Tom River Basin. The Amazon Creek Initiative was launched by the LTWC in 2011 as Oregon’s newest Pesticide Stewardship Partner. Goals of the initiative are to improve water quality and habitat function in Amazon Creek by encouraging voluntary retrofits of low-impact development (LID) and through outreach and education of pollution prevention practices. This internship involved a series of projects in support of the development of the Amazon Creek Initiative. Accomplishments included surface water sampling, stakeholder research, development of communication tools, creation of an LID cost calculator, site visits and assessments of pesticide retailers, and a review of national efforts to train pesticide retail staff in integrated pest management. This work supports the Amazon Creek Initiative as it moves towards implementation and provided diverse learning opportunities in non-profit and watershed council operations, communicating a scientific message, and low-impact development solutions to stormwater management. Close

• 4. [Article] New developments in ecological hydrology expand research opportunities

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the American Geophysical Union and can be found at: http://www.agu.org/pubs/eos-news/.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: New developments in ecological hydrology expand research opportunities Author: Post, D. A., Jones, J. A., Grant, G. E. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the American Geophysical Union and can be found at: http://www.agu.org/pubs/eos-news/. Title: New developments in ecological hydrology expand research opportunities Author: Post, D. A., Jones, J. A., Grant, G. E. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the American Geophysical Union and can be found at: http://www.agu.org/pubs/eos-news/. Close

• 5. [Article] Trends in the suspended-sediment yields of coastal rivers of northern California, 1955–2010

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Trends in the suspended-sediment yields of coastal rivers of northern California, 1955–2010 Author: Wheatcroft, R.A., Warrick, J.A., Goñi, M.A., Madej, M.A. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.elsevier.com/. Title: Trends in the suspended-sediment yields of coastal rivers of northern California, 1955–2010 Author: Wheatcroft, R.A., Warrick, J.A., Goñi, M.A., Madej, M.A. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.elsevier.com/. Close

• 6. [Article] Report of the aquatic modeling group : round one

  The aquatic modeling group, consisting of Davis, Donaldson, Hall, Higley, Lyford, McIntire, Mullooly, Overton, Strand, Waring, and Warren, met in four 2-hour sessions from July 7 to July 26. The charge ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Report of the aquatic modeling group : round one Author: Hall, James D., Higley, Duane Lee, McIntire, C. David, University of Washington, U.S. International Biological Program. Coniferous Forest Biome The aquatic modeling group, consisting of Davis, Donaldson, Hall, Higley, Lyford, McIntire, Mullooly, Overton, Strand, Waring, and Warren, met in four 2-hour sessions from July 7 to July 26. The charge to the group was: 1. Define an appropriate internal structure for the aquatic subsystem; 2. Define significant couplings between the aquatic and terrestrial systems; and 3. Begin to evaluate the present program with the above as background. In general, the discussion centered around stream systems, and specifically around the Lookout Creek drainage on the H. J. Andrews Forest, site of most of the Oregon field research. Much consideration. was given to the best means of incorporating data from earlier studies on Berry Creek, the Drift Creek streams (Alsea Watershed Study), and the Oak Creek Experimental Streams into present modeling efforts. Higley is charged with the responsibility of bringing together a listing of the pertinent publications and theses that might be most applicable to this effort. A tentative listing is included with this report. Title: Report of the aquatic modeling group : round one Author: Hall, James D., Higley, Duane Lee, McIntire, C. David, University of Washington, U.S. International Biological Program. Coniferous Forest Biome The aquatic modeling group, consisting of Davis, Donaldson, Hall, Higley, Lyford, McIntire, Mullooly, Overton, Strand, Waring, and Warren, met in four 2-hour sessions from July 7 to July 26. The charge to the group was: 1. Define an appropriate internal structure for the aquatic subsystem; 2. Define significant couplings between the aquatic and terrestrial systems; and 3. Begin to evaluate the present program with the above as background. In general, the discussion centered around stream systems, and specifically around the Lookout Creek drainage on the H. J. Andrews Forest, site of most of the Oregon field research. Much consideration. was given to the best means of incorporating data from earlier studies on Berry Creek, the Drift Creek streams (Alsea Watershed Study), and the Oak Creek Experimental Streams into present modeling efforts. Higley is charged with the responsibility of bringing together a listing of the pertinent publications and theses that might be most applicable to this effort. A tentative listing is included with this report. Close

• 7. [Article] Recent geomorphic history in the area of experimental watersheds 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10, H. J. Andrews Forest

  Studies in the lower Lookout Creek-Blue River area have revealed a geomorphic history including glaciation and the development of three alluvial surfaces, presently active alluvial cones and older, deeply ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Recent geomorphic history in the area of experimental watersheds 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10, H. J. Andrews Forest Author: U.S. International Biological Program. Coniferous Forest Biome, James, Michael E., University of Washington, Swanson, Frederick J. (Frederick John), 1943- Studies in the lower Lookout Creek-Blue River area have revealed a geomorphic history including glaciation and the development of three alluvial surfaces, presently active alluvial cones and older, deeply dissected cone remnants. Results are based on landform mapping, analysis of the types and distributions of surficial sediments, and the distribution of Mazama ash. Presence of the ash makes it possible to date geomorphic features relative to a time horizon about 8,000 years in age. This work has served to identify individual cones which will be studied further to learn the erosional histories of specific watersheds. Title: Recent geomorphic history in the area of experimental watersheds 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10, H. J. Andrews Forest Author: U.S. International Biological Program. Coniferous Forest Biome, James, Michael E., University of Washington, Swanson, Frederick J. (Frederick John), 1943- Studies in the lower Lookout Creek-Blue River area have revealed a geomorphic history including glaciation and the development of three alluvial surfaces, presently active alluvial cones and older, deeply dissected cone remnants. Results are based on landform mapping, analysis of the types and distributions of surficial sediments, and the distribution of Mazama ash. Presence of the ash makes it possible to date geomorphic features relative to a time horizon about 8,000 years in age. This work has served to identify individual cones which will be studied further to learn the erosional histories of specific watersheds. Close

• 8. [Article] Short-term response of Dicamptodon tenebrosus larvae to timber management in southwestern Oregon

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by The Wildlife Society and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. It can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291937-2817. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Short-term response of Dicamptodon tenebrosus larvae to timber management in southwestern Oregon Author: Adams, Michael J., Hayes, John P., Leuthold, Niels This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by The Wildlife Society and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. It can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291937-2817. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. Title: Short-term response of Dicamptodon tenebrosus larvae to timber management in southwestern Oregon Author: Adams, Michael J., Hayes, John P., Leuthold, Niels This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by The Wildlife Society and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. It can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291937-2817. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. Close

• 9. [Article] Cool hideaways: use of temperature refuges by juvenile coho salmon in the West Fork Smith River

  The West Fork Smith River, a 69 km2 watershed in the Coast Range of Oregon, is prone to short periods of very high water temperature in mid-summer due to a combination of human and natural influences. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cool hideaways: use of temperature refuges by juvenile coho salmon in the West Fork Smith River Author: Raskauskas, Nancy The West Fork Smith River, a 69 km2 watershed in the Coast Range of Oregon, is prone to short periods of very high water temperature in mid-summer due to a combination of human and natural influences. In the summers of 2003 and 2004 more than 400 juvenile coho salmon regularly packed themselves into a 4m2 area of cooler water near Crane Creek. In the same watershed, other groups of coho salmon and trout were monitored in three other cold refuges where they avoided main channel water temperatures that reached as high as 25oC. In 2003 we mapped cold refuges and performed snorkel surveys and fish counts at several sites. In 2004 we chose four main refuges as study sites. We installed temperature loggers in each refuge and nearby main channel. We measured (length, weight) and PIT-tagged juvenile coho salmon at each site in early July and recaptured and measured fish in September. We tracked fish movement throughout the summer using a portable PIT-tag reader and snorkel surveyed to count fish numbers in the refuges and nearby pools at various water temperatures and to observe fish behavior. However, of the 178 coho salmon tagged only 50 were recaptured. Local fidelity to refuge sites, in association with peak temperatures in mid summer best describes juvenile coho use of coldwater refuges at West Fork Smith River. The number of coho salmon in refuges increased with main-channel temperatures from 18ºC to 25ºC. Coho salmon and other fish congregated in multiple smaller pockets of cold water or “micro refuges” not detected during the initial refuge mapping. Even so, the total number of detected coldwater refuges was less than fifteen areas in over 15 kilometers and total refuge surface area was only 0.00002% of the mainstem surface area searched. At the four study sites differences in peak temperatures, refuge morphology and presence or absence of large trout resulted in variable patterns of use by juvenile coho salmon. Title: Cool hideaways: use of temperature refuges by juvenile coho salmon in the West Fork Smith River Author: Raskauskas, Nancy The West Fork Smith River, a 69 km2 watershed in the Coast Range of Oregon, is prone to short periods of very high water temperature in mid-summer due to a combination of human and natural influences. In the summers of 2003 and 2004 more than 400 juvenile coho salmon regularly packed themselves into a 4m2 area of cooler water near Crane Creek. In the same watershed, other groups of coho salmon and trout were monitored in three other cold refuges where they avoided main channel water temperatures that reached as high as 25oC. In 2003 we mapped cold refuges and performed snorkel surveys and fish counts at several sites. In 2004 we chose four main refuges as study sites. We installed temperature loggers in each refuge and nearby main channel. We measured (length, weight) and PIT-tagged juvenile coho salmon at each site in early July and recaptured and measured fish in September. We tracked fish movement throughout the summer using a portable PIT-tag reader and snorkel surveyed to count fish numbers in the refuges and nearby pools at various water temperatures and to observe fish behavior. However, of the 178 coho salmon tagged only 50 were recaptured. Local fidelity to refuge sites, in association with peak temperatures in mid summer best describes juvenile coho use of coldwater refuges at West Fork Smith River. The number of coho salmon in refuges increased with main-channel temperatures from 18ºC to 25ºC. Coho salmon and other fish congregated in multiple smaller pockets of cold water or “micro refuges” not detected during the initial refuge mapping. Even so, the total number of detected coldwater refuges was less than fifteen areas in over 15 kilometers and total refuge surface area was only 0.00002% of the mainstem surface area searched. At the four study sites differences in peak temperatures, refuge morphology and presence or absence of large trout resulted in variable patterns of use by juvenile coho salmon. Close

• 10. [Article] Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity

  Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity Author: Shunk, Neal J. Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats to satisfy the needs of man. In combating this loss of biodiversity, scientists and policy makers alike recognize the relevance of habitat conservation. This research, funded by a cooperative grant with USDA Forest Service, relies on a framework for modeling wildlife diversity presented by Montgomery et al (1999), to reveal cost effective habitat conservation strategies. Building on this earlier model, alternative forest management strategies are introduced: information that is vital to timber-based economies. 196 mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, and avian species were used to construct a biodiversity index relevant to the Muddy Creek Watershed, Benton County, Oregon. This index, comprised of a taxonomic diversity measure (May 1990) and a classic logistic viability function, measured gains in biodiversity scaled against the opportunity costs of reallocating lands to meet conservation goals. These index values and associated opportunity costs were calculated and reserved across the full range of land allocation possibilities for the watershed, and formed a marginal cost curve for biodiversity. The wildlife diversity index ranges in value from 296.19, corresponding to a high development market value maximizing solution, to 310.18 at a cost of nearly 460 million dollars, the highest attainable biodiversity index for this watershed. Forest management played an integral role in the conservation of biodiversity, whereby biodiversity maximizing solutions allocated an overwhelming percentage of forested lands to non-harvested forested reserves. Two supplementary analyses were undertaken. The first tracked changes in the biodiversity index when management strategies targeting imperiled species were specifically optimized. Land allocations favoring these species had drastic implications on the predicted populations of the remaining non-imperiled species, indicative of the need to consider a broader set of species and their related needs in future land management planning efforts. The second, examined the efficiency of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment's (ISE) high conservation land allocation projections for the year 2025, and verified the necessity of biological indicators in land planning. Title: Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity Author: Shunk, Neal J. Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats to satisfy the needs of man. In combating this loss of biodiversity, scientists and policy makers alike recognize the relevance of habitat conservation. This research, funded by a cooperative grant with USDA Forest Service, relies on a framework for modeling wildlife diversity presented by Montgomery et al (1999), to reveal cost effective habitat conservation strategies. Building on this earlier model, alternative forest management strategies are introduced: information that is vital to timber-based economies. 196 mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, and avian species were used to construct a biodiversity index relevant to the Muddy Creek Watershed, Benton County, Oregon. This index, comprised of a taxonomic diversity measure (May 1990) and a classic logistic viability function, measured gains in biodiversity scaled against the opportunity costs of reallocating lands to meet conservation goals. These index values and associated opportunity costs were calculated and reserved across the full range of land allocation possibilities for the watershed, and formed a marginal cost curve for biodiversity. The wildlife diversity index ranges in value from 296.19, corresponding to a high development market value maximizing solution, to 310.18 at a cost of nearly 460 million dollars, the highest attainable biodiversity index for this watershed. Forest management played an integral role in the conservation of biodiversity, whereby biodiversity maximizing solutions allocated an overwhelming percentage of forested lands to non-harvested forested reserves. Two supplementary analyses were undertaken. The first tracked changes in the biodiversity index when management strategies targeting imperiled species were specifically optimized. Land allocations favoring these species had drastic implications on the predicted populations of the remaining non-imperiled species, indicative of the need to consider a broader set of species and their related needs in future land management planning efforts. The second, examined the efficiency of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment's (ISE) high conservation land allocation projections for the year 2025, and verified the necessity of biological indicators in land planning. Close