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System Dynamics Modeling As A Quantitative-Qualitative Framework For Sustainable Water Resources Management: Insights For Water Quality Policy In The Great Lakes Region, Ali Mirchi
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open
Early water resources modeling efforts were aimed mostly at representing hydrologic processes, but the need for interdisciplinary studies has led to increasing complexity and integration of environmental, social, and economic functions. The gradual shift from merely employing engineering-based simulation models to applying more holistic frameworks is an indicator of promising changes in the traditional paradigm for the application of water resources models, supporting more sustainable management decisions. This dissertation contributes to application of a quantitative-qualitative framework for sustainable water resources management using system dynamics simulation, as well as environmental systems analysis techniques to provide insights for water quality management in …
Big Red, Small Planet, Christian Ryan-Downing , Editor, Leslie North , Editor
Big Red, Small Planet, Christian Ryan-Downing , Editor, Leslie North , Editor
Sustainability Publications and Resources
At WKU, “The Spirit Makes the Master”. Our commitment to continuous improvement is clearly reflected in our sustainability efforts. WKU’s commitment to sustainability, whether demonstrated in campus operations or in educational programs, helps to ensure that our graduates are prepared to address the complicated environmental, social and economic issues we face today. They will be able to think critically, solve problems creatively and be engaged citizens. If that’s all we accomplish then we will have achieved great success. But our sustainability commitment pays dividends, as it also leads us to reduce our environmental footprint, practice social responsibility, and conserve natural …
Pine Creek Conservation Area: 2013 Mapping And Monitoring Report, Eric M. Nielsen, Matthew D. Noone, James S. Kagan, Matthew T. Lee
Pine Creek Conservation Area: 2013 Mapping And Monitoring Report, Eric M. Nielsen, Matthew D. Noone, James S. Kagan, Matthew T. Lee
Institute for Natural Resources Publications
Pine Creek Conservation Area (PCCA), just northeast of the John Day River in Wheeler County, Oregon, was acquired in 1999-2001 by the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs with support from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), to mitigate for wildlife losses created by the large, hydropower Columbia River Dams, particularly the Bonneville, Dalles and John Day Dams. Many thousands of acres of grassland, shrub steppe and riparian habitats were lost due to inundation, and the objectives of the acquisition included restoration of similar habitats. As part of an interagency agreement created in 2002, the Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center established a …