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• 1. [Article] Integrating socioeconomic considerations into the Watershed Condition Framework

  2 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Integrating socioeconomic considerations into the Watershed Condition Framework Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Davis, Emily Jane, Medley-Daniel, Michelle Year: 2015, 2012 2 pages Title: Integrating socioeconomic considerations into the Watershed Condition Framework Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Davis, Emily Jane, Medley-Daniel, Michelle Year: 2015, 2012 2 pages Close

• 2. [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

• 3. [Article] Developing socioeconomic performance measures for the Watershed Condition Framework

  24 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Developing socioeconomic performance measures for the Watershed Condition Framework Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Davis, Emily Jane Year: 2015, 2012 24 pages Title: Developing socioeconomic performance measures for the Watershed Condition Framework Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Davis, Emily Jane Year: 2015, 2012 24 pages Close

• 4. [Article] Forest and watershed restoration in Linn County, Oregon : economic impacts, trends, and recommendations

  28 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Forest and watershed restoration in Linn County, Oregon : economic impacts, trends, and recommendations Author: Davis, Emily Jane, White, Eric M., Rishel, Branden, Moseley, Cassandra Year: 2015, 2013 28 pages Title: Forest and watershed restoration in Linn County, Oregon : economic impacts, trends, and recommendations Author: Davis, Emily Jane, White, Eric M., Rishel, Branden, Moseley, Cassandra Year: 2015, 2013 28 pages Close

• 5. [Article] A quick guide for planning a quality jobs program

  3 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A quick guide for planning a quality jobs program Author: Moseley, Cassandra Year: 2016, 2007 3 pages Title: A quick guide for planning a quality jobs program Author: Moseley, Cassandra Year: 2016, 2007 3 pages Close

• 6. [Article] Quick guide : assessing, planning, and monitoring to increase local economic opportunities from restoration

  16 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Quick guide : assessing, planning, and monitoring to increase local economic opportunities from restoration Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Ellison, Autumn, Davis, Emily Jane Year: 2016, 2015 16 pages Title: Quick guide : assessing, planning, and monitoring to increase local economic opportunities from restoration Author: Moseley, Cassandra, Ellison, Autumn, Davis, Emily Jane Year: 2016, 2015 16 pages Close

• 7. [Article] Hydrologically Informed Development: A Landscape Analysis of the Impacts of Rural Residential Development on Drinking Water Quality in the Lower McKenzie Watershed, Oregon

  xii, 60 p. : ill. (some col.)

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Hydrologically Informed Development: A Landscape Analysis of the Impacts of Rural Residential Development on Drinking Water Quality in the Lower McKenzie Watershed, Oregon Author: Evers, Cody R., 1981- Year: 2011 xii, 60 p. : ill. (some col.) Title: Hydrologically Informed Development: A Landscape Analysis of the Impacts of Rural Residential Development on Drinking Water Quality in the Lower McKenzie Watershed, Oregon Author: Evers, Cody R., 1981- Year: 2011 xii, 60 p. : ill. (some col.) Close

• 8. [Article] A comparative assessment of deliberative claims: The Health Services Commission, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and New Community Meeting I and II

  xiv, 310 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: A comparative assessment of deliberative claims: The Health Services Commission, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and New Community Meeting I and II Author: Smith, Ryan Atkinson, 1976- Year: 2010, 2009 xiv, 310 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: A comparative assessment of deliberative claims: The Health Services Commission, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and New Community Meeting I and II Author: Smith, Ryan Atkinson, 1976- Year: 2010, 2009 xiv, 310 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

• 9. [Article] Engaging Socially Vulnerable Populations in Community Wildfire Protection Plans

  23 p. : col. ill.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Engaging Socially Vulnerable Populations in Community Wildfire Protection Plans Author: Resource Innovations, Forest Guild, Watershed Research and Training Center, Ojerio, Ryan S., 1972-, Lynn, Kathy, Evans, Alexander, DeBonis, Mike, Gerlitz, Wendy Year: 2010, 2008 23 p. : col. ill. Title: Engaging Socially Vulnerable Populations in Community Wildfire Protection Plans Author: Resource Innovations, Forest Guild, Watershed Research and Training Center, Ojerio, Ryan S., 1972-, Lynn, Kathy, Evans, Alexander, DeBonis, Mike, Gerlitz, Wendy Year: 2010, 2008 23 p. : col. ill. Close

• 10. [Article] Preparing for Climate Change in the Upper Willamette River Basin of Western Oregon : Co-Beneficial Planning for Communities and Ecosystems

  41 p. : ill. (some col.) Appendix C (Graphs and Figures) is available separately due document size.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Preparing for Climate Change in the Upper Willamette River Basin of Western Oregon : Co-Beneficial Planning for Communities and Ecosystems Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Doppelt, Bob, Hamilton, Roger, Deacon, Cindy, Koopman, Marni E., Vynne, Stacy, 1979- Year: 2010, 2009 41 p. : ill. (some col.) Appendix C (Graphs and Figures) is available separately due document size. Title: Preparing for Climate Change in the Upper Willamette River Basin of Western Oregon : Co-Beneficial Planning for Communities and Ecosystems Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Doppelt, Bob, Hamilton, Roger, Deacon, Cindy, Koopman, Marni E., Vynne, Stacy, 1979- Year: 2010, 2009 41 p. : ill. (some col.) Appendix C (Graphs and Figures) is available separately due document size. Close