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• 11. [Article] Protecting Stream Ecosystem Health in the Face of Rapid Urbanization and Climate Change

  The ability to anticipate and evaluate the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change on streamflow regimes is critical to developing proactive strategies that protect aquatic ecosystems. I developed ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Protecting Stream Ecosystem Health in the Face of Rapid Urbanization and Climate Change Author: Wu, Hong Year: 2015 The ability to anticipate and evaluate the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change on streamflow regimes is critical to developing proactive strategies that protect aquatic ecosystems. I developed an interdisciplinary modeling framework to compare and contrast the effectiveness of integrated stormwater management, or its absence, with two regional growth patterns for maintaining streamflow regimes in the context of climate change. In three adjacent urbanizing watersheds in Oregon's Willamette Valley, I conducted a three-step sequence to: 1) simulate land use change under four future development scenarios with the agent-based model Envision; 2) model resultant hydrological change under the recent past and two future climate regimes using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool; and 3) assess scenario impacts on streamflow regimes using 10 ecologically significant flow metrics. I evaluated each scenario in each basin using a flow metric typology based on the magnitude of change in each metric and the degree to which such changes could be mitigated, i.e., insensitive, sensitive and manageable, and sensitive and resistant. My results demonstrated distinct signatures of urbanization and climate change on flow regimes. Urbanization and climate change in isolation led to significant flow alterations in all three basins. Urbanization consistently led to increases in flow regime flashiness and severity of extreme flow events, whereas climate change primarily caused a drying trend. Climate change tended to exacerbate the impacts of urbanization but also mitigated urban impacts on several metrics. The combined impacts of urbanization and climate change caused substantial changes to metric sensitivities, which further differed by basin and climate regime, highlighting the uncertainties of streamflow regime responses to development and the value of spatially explicit modeling that can reveal complex interactions between natural and human systems. Scenario comparisons demonstrated the importance of integrated stormwater management and, secondarily, compact regional growth. My findings reveal the need for regional flow-ecology research that substantiates the ecological significance of each flow metric, develops specific targets for manageable ones, and explores potential remedies for resistant ones. The interdisciplinary modeling framework shows promise as a transferable tool for local watershed management. This dissertation includes previously unpublished co-authored material. Title: Protecting Stream Ecosystem Health in the Face of Rapid Urbanization and Climate Change Author: Wu, Hong Year: 2015 The ability to anticipate and evaluate the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change on streamflow regimes is critical to developing proactive strategies that protect aquatic ecosystems. I developed an interdisciplinary modeling framework to compare and contrast the effectiveness of integrated stormwater management, or its absence, with two regional growth patterns for maintaining streamflow regimes in the context of climate change. In three adjacent urbanizing watersheds in Oregon's Willamette Valley, I conducted a three-step sequence to: 1) simulate land use change under four future development scenarios with the agent-based model Envision; 2) model resultant hydrological change under the recent past and two future climate regimes using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool; and 3) assess scenario impacts on streamflow regimes using 10 ecologically significant flow metrics. I evaluated each scenario in each basin using a flow metric typology based on the magnitude of change in each metric and the degree to which such changes could be mitigated, i.e., insensitive, sensitive and manageable, and sensitive and resistant. My results demonstrated distinct signatures of urbanization and climate change on flow regimes. Urbanization and climate change in isolation led to significant flow alterations in all three basins. Urbanization consistently led to increases in flow regime flashiness and severity of extreme flow events, whereas climate change primarily caused a drying trend. Climate change tended to exacerbate the impacts of urbanization but also mitigated urban impacts on several metrics. The combined impacts of urbanization and climate change caused substantial changes to metric sensitivities, which further differed by basin and climate regime, highlighting the uncertainties of streamflow regime responses to development and the value of spatially explicit modeling that can reveal complex interactions between natural and human systems. Scenario comparisons demonstrated the importance of integrated stormwater management and, secondarily, compact regional growth. My findings reveal the need for regional flow-ecology research that substantiates the ecological significance of each flow metric, develops specific targets for manageable ones, and explores potential remedies for resistant ones. The interdisciplinary modeling framework shows promise as a transferable tool for local watershed management. This dissertation includes previously unpublished co-authored material. Close

• 12. [Article] Mechanisms of heat acclimation and exercise performance

  xvii, 245 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mechanisms of heat acclimation and exercise performance Author: Lorenzo, Santiago, 1978- Year: 2010 xvii, 245 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. Title: Mechanisms of heat acclimation and exercise performance Author: Lorenzo, Santiago, 1978- Year: 2010 xvii, 245 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. Close

• 13. [Article] Columbia County : Stormwater and erosion control ordinance

  24 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Published November 21, 2001. Captured February 2, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Columbia County : Stormwater and erosion control ordinance Author: Columbia County (Or.) Year: 2009, 2001 24 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Published November 21, 2001. Captured February 2, 2009. Title: Columbia County : Stormwater and erosion control ordinance Author: Columbia County (Or.) Year: 2009, 2001 24 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Published November 21, 2001. Captured February 2, 2009. Close

• 14. [Article] Forgetting Nature: The Importance of Including Environmental Flows in International Water Agreements

  34 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Forgetting Nature: The Importance of Including Environmental Flows in International Water Agreements Author: Hardberger, Amy Year: 2016 34 pages Title: Forgetting Nature: The Importance of Including Environmental Flows in International Water Agreements Author: Hardberger, Amy Year: 2016 34 pages Close

• 15. [Article] Silverton Notice of Adopted Amendment (2011-08-05)

  6 pp. Adopted 2011-08-05. Department of Land Conservation and Development Notice of Adopted Amendment

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Silverton Notice of Adopted Amendment (2011-08-05) Author: Silverton Year: 2014, 2011 6 pp. Adopted 2011-08-05. Department of Land Conservation and Development Notice of Adopted Amendment Title: Silverton Notice of Adopted Amendment (2011-08-05) Author: Silverton Year: 2014, 2011 6 pp. Adopted 2011-08-05. Department of Land Conservation and Development Notice of Adopted Amendment Close

• 16. [Article] Martin Creek instream restoration environmental assessment

  28 pp. References, appendix. Martin Creek, a major tributary of Middle Creek, runs through Section 35 of T. 31 S., R. 7 W., and Sections 1, 2, 12 and 13 of T. 32 S., R. 7 W. Captured July 26, 2007.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Martin Creek instream restoration environmental assessment Author: United States. Bureau of Land Management. Roseburg District Office Year: 2008, 2004 28 pp. References, appendix. Martin Creek, a major tributary of Middle Creek, runs through Section 35 of T. 31 S., R. 7 W., and Sections 1, 2, 12 and 13 of T. 32 S., R. 7 W. Captured July 26, 2007. Title: Martin Creek instream restoration environmental assessment Author: United States. Bureau of Land Management. Roseburg District Office Year: 2008, 2004 28 pp. References, appendix. Martin Creek, a major tributary of Middle Creek, runs through Section 35 of T. 31 S., R. 7 W., and Sections 1, 2, 12 and 13 of T. 32 S., R. 7 W. Captured July 26, 2007. Close

• 17. [Article] Eruptive Processes of Mafic Arc Volcanoes – Subaerial and Submarine Perspectives

  xviii, 179 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes 3 video files.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Eruptive Processes of Mafic Arc Volcanoes – Subaerial and Submarine Perspectives Author: Deardorff, Nicholas D., 1980- Year: 2012, 2011 xviii, 179 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes 3 video files. Title: Eruptive Processes of Mafic Arc Volcanoes – Subaerial and Submarine Perspectives Author: Deardorff, Nicholas D., 1980- Year: 2012, 2011 xviii, 179 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes 3 video files. Close

• 18. [Article] Increasing stream flows to sustain salmon in the Northwest: an economic and policy assessment

  26 p.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Increasing stream flows to sustain salmon in the Northwest: an economic and policy assessment Author: Jaeger, William K., Mikesell, Raymond Year: 2006, 2000 26 p. Title: Increasing stream flows to sustain salmon in the Northwest: an economic and policy assessment Author: Jaeger, William K., Mikesell, Raymond Year: 2006, 2000 26 p. Close

• 19. [Article] Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Trinity County, California

  xvii, 141 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Trinity County, California Author: MacFarland, Katherine Dana Year: 2010 xvii, 141 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. Title: Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Trinity County, California Author: MacFarland, Katherine Dana Year: 2010 xvii, 141 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. Close

• 20. [Article] Tube hood orientations of Pista pacifica (Polychaeta: Terebellidae)

  vi, 58 p. ; ill., maps. A print copy of this title is available from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology library, under the call number OIMB QL391.A6 W5.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Tube hood orientations of Pista pacifica (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) Author: Winnick, Kenneth Brian, 1954- Year: 2009, 1981 vi, 58 p. ; ill., maps. A print copy of this title is available from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology library, under the call number OIMB QL391.A6 W5. Title: Tube hood orientations of Pista pacifica (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) Author: Winnick, Kenneth Brian, 1954- Year: 2009, 1981 vi, 58 p. ; ill., maps. A print copy of this title is available from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology library, under the call number OIMB QL391.A6 W5. Close