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Showing 1 to 20 of 82 for “"Eastern Washington"”.
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Fairy shrimp (Anostraca) in the vernal pools of Eastern Washington
… efforts in recent years, the pools in eastern Washington lack information on their conditions and inhabitants. This study examines the current water quality conditions and shrimp species of several pools in this region. By monitoring pools throughout their complete hydroperiods, …
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BUSINESS PLAN FOR PROPOSED MICRO-MALT HOUSE IN EASTERN WASHINGTON
… potential for a proposed micro-malt house in eastern Washington State through the development of a business plan. This plan looks at the history of the malted products industry, specifically barley. The industry is examined from a world, or macro view, down to a local (Tri-cities, WA) or micro …
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Invasion Routes and Evolution of Brook Stickleback (Culaea inconstans) in Eastern Washington
… pose a serious threat to native ecosystems. In eastern Washington brook stickleback (Culaea inconstans) is an important invasive species, especially at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, where they compete with waterfowl for food resources and are associated with declines in habitat quality. …
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The relationship between invasive annual grasses and biological soil crust across Eastern Washington
… annual grass along the precipitation gradient in eastern Washington shifted from B. tectorum in arid regions to V. dubia in semiarid regions. Biocrust percent cover and lichen richness was negatively correlated with both invasive annual grasses across all sites. Soil depth and topography also …
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Factors affecting growth and condition of stocked rainbow trout in eastern Washington lakes
… rainbow trout growth and condition across eastern Washington lakes stocked annually with rainbow trout fry. We tested the hypothesis Ho: the environmental variables examined do not predict rainbow trout growth and condition. Data were natural log transformed for better fit, and were …
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The academic performances of community college transfer students at Eastern Washington University (EWU)
… the academic progress of transfer students at Eastern Washington University. Over %60 of college graduates attend multiple institutions (United States Department of Education, 2006) and more than %70 of Washington students attend a technical or community college before entering a 4-year …
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Vocalizations influence roost-site selection in overwintering cavity-nesting birds in Eastern Washington
… become critical habitat for other species. In eastern Washington, most primary cavity-nesting birds are year-round residents. They increase overwinter survival by night roosting in cavities and forming flocks. The timing of roost site selection can impact the quality of a roost site, thus …
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Analysis of Personal and Professional Requirements for Special Education Teachers in Eastern Washington
… the employment of special education teachers in Eastern Washington; (2) to compare current qualifications with professional standards suggested by nationally recognized studies; and (3) evaluate these findings for teacher selection.
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Resident fish community impacts on stocked rainbow trout ecology in 15 eastern Washington lakes
… The research was conducted in 15 eastem Washington State lakes, all stocked with rainbow trout for sport fishing purposes. I found wide confidence intervals around the % estimated littoral carbon in most of the lakes. However, the estimate of percent littoral carbon used by stocked …
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Transcending the status quo: a communication perspective for improving health behaviors at Eastern Washington University
… messages for improving health behaviors at Eastern Washington University"--Document.</p>
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Remnant assessment and soil inoculation to inform large-scale prairie restoration at Eastern Washington University
<p>The Palouse Prairie of Eastern Washington and Western Idaho, characterized by rolling hills of deep loess soil, is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, with more than 99% converted to tilled farmland. To mitigate this loss, Eastern Washington University has begun prairie …
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Measuring variation in body morphology and life history traits in Brook Stickleback (Culaea inconstans), Eastern Washington, USA
… (Culaea inconstans) have been a concern in eastern Washington since 1999 when they were discovered in water bodies on Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose of this project was to describe potential variation in body morphology traits between systems that differed in environmental …
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Assessing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal community composition and diversity across a land-use gradient in Eastern Washington prairies
… role to play in the successful restoration of Eastern Washington’s native prairies. However, AMF community composition is significantly altered by the commercial agricultural practices used extensively in this region for over 100 years. The Eastern Washington University (EWU) Prairie …
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Life in the Dirt: Factors Influencing the Behavior and Distribution of Spea Intermontana in Eastern Washington State
… finding novel populations of Spadefoot Toads in Washington State. Data from local and government agencies were combined with recent ecological and behavioral data from a single location for the model. This model could be an integral tool when researchers are making methodical choices during …
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Eastern Washington University and the Ice Age flood debate: processing the papers of EWU Professor Dale F. Stradling
<p>"Background. The Eastern Washington University-Archives and Special Collections have recently acquired the papers of EWU Professor Emeritus of Geography Dale F. Stradling. Stradling taught at EWU for many years and as well as being of significance to the history of the university,this collection …
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Export control awareness: the initial discussion & necessary considerations of engaging in export control practices at Eastern Washington University
… academic freedom in higher education, illustrate Eastern Washington University’s (EWU) growing research potential, and offer guidance for if or when EWU engages in export control related practices. In support of these goals, EWU’s 2018-2023 strategic plan, international student population, …
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Issues and Conflicts in the Management of the Public Domain of the Saddle Mountains in Eastern Washington: A Case Study
… use and their effects in the Saddle Mountains of eastern Washington. Federal laws and Indian treaties require that federal lands be managed to preserve natural and cultural resources while meeting the demands of private interests for economic development and of the general public for recreational …
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The development and analysis of the Global Citizen Award as a component of Asia University America Program at Eastern Washington University
… component of Asia University America Program at Eastern Washington University. The Global Citizen Award is a merit-based and optional award for students who meet various criteria while attending the five-month study abroad program from Asia University in Tokyo, Japan. The thesis includes …
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Investigation of small mammal species richness, abundance, and genetic population structure on and around the Eastern Washington University Prairie Restoration Site
… successive stages in prairie restoration. Eastern Washington University has dedicated 120 acres of campus land to restoration of native prairie habitat. Small mammals can play both a positive and a negative role in restoration, therefore it is important to monitor small mammal community …
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Bridging prairie restoration and regenerative agriculture with compost tea / the rocket incident: post-fire soil microbe recovery on the Eastern Washington University restoration site
… After beginning a field experiment on Eastern Washington University's prairie restoration site to investigate whether compost tea improves native plant establishment, most plots were burned by a wildfire started by a model rocket. This study now consists of (1) a greenhouse experiment …
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