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Climate Implications On The Vulnerability Of Populated Areas Along The Chesapeake Bay, Stirling Scott
Climate Implications On The Vulnerability Of Populated Areas Along The Chesapeake Bay, Stirling Scott
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According to the latest federal report, released in the final days of Barack Obama’s administration, the global average sea level rise was predicted to reach 8.2 feet by 2100 in the “extreme” scenario—a much faster rate than previously thought. 8.2 feet of sea level rise would put much of America’s east coast underwater. NOAA released the report days before the inauguration of Donald Trump—an event which no doubt did not bode well for Earth’s climate. Since his inauguration, President Trump has thoroughly proven his disbelief in climate change by making his best attempt to undo all of Obama’s climate policies, …
Producing A ‘Walkability’ Index For Bellingham Neighborhoods Using Municipal Spatial Data, Anders Dowell
Producing A ‘Walkability’ Index For Bellingham Neighborhoods Using Municipal Spatial Data, Anders Dowell
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Pedestrians have been somewhat overlooked in the United States’ automobile dominant transportation paradigm. The ability to be able to walk anywhere in an urban setting is very important for accessibility, agency, and community health. One goal of Bellingham planning is to create a more bike friendly and walkable place. Producing an index, which rates one’s ability to navigate an area by foot, allows for smarter planning and directing of city planning resources to improve pedestrian agency in different parts of the city. In this study, I applied geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical methods to calculate a ‘walkability’ index using …
Gis Suitability Analysis To Identify Critical Habitat For The Cascades Frog (Rana Cascadae), Victoria Niewohner
Gis Suitability Analysis To Identify Critical Habitat For The Cascades Frog (Rana Cascadae), Victoria Niewohner
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The Cascades Frog (Rana cascadae) is listed as a near threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is under review to be listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Species listed as endangered or threatened sometimes have critical habitat designated for them, which are areas that contain features essential to the conservation of the species. Typically, critical habitats are not designated until a species is listed under the ESA. However, it would be beneficial to know possible critical habitats beforehand in order to expedite the process should the Cascades Frog be listed. …
Animating The Temporal Progression Of Cordilleran Deglaciation And Vegetation Succession In The Pacific Northwest During The Late Quaternary Period, Henry Haro
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The topography of the Pacific Northwest, its fjords, inland waterways and islands, are a result of an extended period of glaciation and glacial retreat. This retreat influenced the physical features and the resulting succession of vegetation that led to the landscape we see today. Despite this importance of the Cordilleran ice sheet and the large volume of research on the topic, there lacks a good detailed animation of the movement of the entire ice sheet from the last glacial maximum to the present day. In this study, I used spatial data of the glacial extent at different periods of time …
Planning For Resilient Communities In The Pacific Northwest, Christopher Johnson
Planning For Resilient Communities In The Pacific Northwest, Christopher Johnson
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The Pacific Northwest region of North America is a diverse and beautiful landscape created by the active geological processes of this area. Earthquakes, tsunamis, glaciers, and volcanoes have shaped this environment and these forces continue to do so. Oregon and Washington combined are projected to grow by roughly 2.5 million residents by the year 2030, making those two states one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. Both states have been attracting significant foreign and domestic investment and economic activity over the past decade. The high level of geologic activity coupled with rapid growth of this area seems as …