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An evaluative framework for watershed restoration initiatives, as applied to the Squamish River watershed restoration projectTyler, John Dawes 05 1900 (has links)
Watershed restoration has in recent years received a great deal of attention from
policy makers and other stakeholders in British Columbia. Two hundred twenty seven
watershed restoration projects were approved for funding by Forest Renewal British
Columbia during the 1995-1996 fiscal year, with an approved budget of $22.2 million
dollars. Despite this attention, there is no clear agreement on what watershed restoration is or
how it should be evaluated. There is a pressing need for a watershed restoration evaluation
process to be developed and implemented at the program level.
The purpose of this research is to develop an evaluative framework for watershed
restoration initiatives generally, and apply it to the Squamish River Watershed Restoration
Project as a means of testing and improving the framework. In the process an evaluation of
the Squamish River Watershed Restoration Project is conducted.
The methods used to conduct this research included: (1) a comprehensive review of
project reports, proposals and other relevant literature, (2) the design and application of a
structured evaluative framework and (3) informational interviews with individuals
representing legitimate interests in the case study.
The evaluative framework appeared to be successful at measuring the performance of
the case study, and may have great potential as a program evaluation tool. Application of this
evaluative framework to other watershed restoration initiatives may help advance the goals of
ecological restoration and sustainable development through investment in natural capital. It is
recommended that future initiatives could benefit by:
• Utilizing an ecosystem approach to natural resource management, one that
emphasizes investment in natural capital, the establishment and maintenance
of self sustaining social and ecological systems.
• Utilizing a commonly recognized definition of ecological restoration, as
promoting: (1) ecologically and socially desirable ecosystem values; (2)
identifies functional and structural elements essential to self-sustaining
systems; (3) facilitation of ecosystem recovery.
• Applying the principles of decision analysis, and the use of the fundamental
objectives that have been developed as a part of this work throughout the
different phases of the project.
• Incorporating the principles and practice of Adaptive Management.
• Incorporating a collaborative approach to problem solving and, decision
making when appropriate.
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Assessing the limiting factors for re-introduction of sockeye salmon to the Coquitlam Water Supply AreaStuart, Scott 15 June 2010 (has links)
Prior to the construction of the dams, migrating salmonid species accessed the upper reaches of the Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds as an integral part of their natural lifecycle. There are multiple initiatives being undertaken by BC Hydro and the stakeholders to re-introduce sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) to one of their natural habitat in the upper Coquitlam watershed. Concerns have been raised that the restoration may be in conflict with the drinking water mandate of Metro Vancouver’s watershed management policies. The research objective of this project was to investigate and assess the social, economic, and environmental aspects of restoring an extirpated sockeye salmon population. Through an exploratory case-study approach, the research concluded that the existing fish passage constraints and reliance upon re-anadromy to restore the population are limiting factors in sustaining the Coquitlam Reservoir sockeye.
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Une étude climatologique du bilan d'eau du Haut Niger : une étude des conditions présentes et les conséquences de modifications de la surfaceChristin, M. Pierre Osias. January 1977 (has links)
No description available.
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A groundwater management model for the Tajo basin, SpainZurkoff, Jonathan. January 1983 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S. - Hydrology and Water Resources)--University of Arizona, 1983. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-88).
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Analysis on extreme hydrological events in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area /Li, Lingyue. January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2006. Graduate Programme in Geography. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 137-144). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR19681
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Natural resource management in a Costa Rican watershedKellon, Delanie. January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Resource Development, 2006. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on June 19, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-334). Also issued in print.
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Effects of urbanization on a small rural watershed /Rasmussen, Walter L. January 2005 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S.), Natural Resources, Water Resource Management, University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-62).
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A stand age based sediment transport model /Bruce, Joseph L. January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-88). Also available via Humboldt Digital Scholar.
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Regionalization of a macroscale hydrological model /Abdulla, Fayez Ahmad. January 1995 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1995. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [181]-192).
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Storm runoff volume estimation in the Oak Ridges Moraine area, using GIS and remote sensing techniques /Ko, Connie On Ye. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2004. Graduate Programme in / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-169). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: LINK NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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