The Columbia Watershed: A Case Study in Multijurisdictional Planning

Since 2000, several important events occurred in the Columbia River Watershed with reference to landscape level watershed based planning. These include efforts involving the Endangered Species Act, the Northwest Power Act, Native American Treaties, International Treaties and State and Local laws and regulations. It has resulted in a series of products such as Biological Opinions, Subbasin Plans, Recovery Plans, Salmon Accords, Habitat Conservation Plans and more. Many have been and continue to be subject to litigation adding further to the already complicated mix of issues.

This course will provide an in-depth look at these multiple efforts and provide a framework for examining their potential for success. We will examine the biological, social and legal issues that have been raised since 2000, and their implications for the development of successful recovery for the listed species. The course will use a combination of lectures, case studies and selected readings with a specific focus on the interaction of science and public policy.

Dates:

Spring Term 2010 - Dates TBD

Time:

TBD

Location:

Please contact Christine Hanolsy at 503-725-5114 or hanolsy@pdx.edu if you have any special needs.

Instructor(s): Dr. Peter Paquet, Ph.D.

Texts: Packet will be handed out in class

Syllabus: Coming Soon! Costs and Registration.