@article {83165,
	title = {Oregon Water Quality Index Summary Report: Water Years 2013-2022},
	year = {2023},
	note = {Trends in water quality.  Raw data for earlier years is available in spreadsheet format.},
	month = {2023, Feb.},
	pages = {9 p.},
	institution = {Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality. Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division},
	address = {Hills boro, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, bacteria, dissolved oxygen, forestry, human impacts, land use, nitrogen, pH, phosphorus, water pollution, water quality, water temperature},
	url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl\%3A1008713},
	author = {Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality,}
}
@article {83144,
	title = {Sixth Oregon Climate Assessment},
	year = {2023},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}This sixth Oregon Climate Assessment builds on the previous assessments by continuing to evaluate past and projected future changes in Oregon{\textquoteright}s climate and water supply. Like the fifth assessment, it is structured with the goal of supporting the state{\textquoteright}s mitigation planning for natural hazards and implementation of the 2021 Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract)},
	pages = {249 p.},
	institution = {Oregon State University. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute },
	address = {Corvallis, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, air temperature, climate, climate change, coastal hazards, depleted populations, economics, fish, forest fires, human impact, hydrology, introduced species, phenology, precipitation, sea level, snowpack, terrestrial vegetation, water temperature, wildlife},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/gt54kw197 },
	author = {Fleishman, Erica and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.,,}
}
@article {83189,
	title = {Nonfishing impacts on essential fish habitat},
	volume = {no.2022-01},
	year = {2022},
	note = {Many human activities that are not directly related to fishing can harm essential fish habitat. This publication looks at 19 different human activities that can damage essential fish habitat, from climate change to forest management to noise pollution, and more. The authors describe for each activity what is known to affect essential fish habitat, potential impacts, {\textquotedblleft}and provide proactive conservation measures designed to minimize or avoid them{\textquotedblright} (from the Plain Language Summary).},
	month = {2022, Dec.},
	pages = {258 p.},
	institution = {National Marine Fisheries Service},
	address = {Seattle, Wash.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alsea River, aquaculture, climate, dams, dredging, energy, general, industrial development, Industrial waste, logging, mining, Noise, oil spills, Oregon Coast, ports, Sewage, shipping, Yaquina River},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.25923/zxz1-m712},
	url = {https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/48083/noaa_48083_DS1.pdf },
	author = {Kiffney, Peter and Thompson, Jamie and Blaud, Brianna and Hoberecht, Laura}
}
@article {83143,
	title = {Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment},
	year = {2021},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}Consistent with its charge under Oregon House Bill 3543, the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) conducts a biennial assessment of the state of climate change science, including biological, physical, and social science, as it relates to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on Oregon. . . This Assessment is structured with the goal of serving as a resource for the state{\textquoteright}s mitigation planning for natural hazards and implementation of the 2021 Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract)},
	pages = {93 p.},
	institution = {Oregon State University. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute },
	address = {Corvallis, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, air temperature, climate, climate change, coastal hazards, depleted populations, economics, fish, forest fires, human impact, hydrology, introduced species, phenology, precipitation, sea level, snowpack, terrestrial vegetation, water temperature, wildlife},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/pz50h457p },
	author = {Dalton, Meghan M. and Fleishman, Erica and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.,,}
}
@article {83025,
	title = {Patterns of riparian policy standards in riverscapes of the Oregon Coast Range},
	journal = {Ecology and Society },
	volume = {24},
	number = {1},
	year = {2019},
	note = {This article examines fisheries management in the Oregon Coast Range from the point of view of the entire riverscape, in order to identify critical fish-bearing streams and regulatory gaps that have impacts on the fisheries. Portions of streams that fall under fisheries management plans, as well as those that are unregulated, are identified. There are gaps in protection for riparian areas in private forest lands, and particularly in agricultural lands.  An appendix identifies streams studied and percentages of stream length that fall under major fisheries management plans.  This is an open-access publication.},
	pages = {article 22, 19 p.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, depleted populations, environmental law and policy, general, geographic information system, habitats, human impacts, logging, natural resource management, Oregon Coast, riparian areas},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-10676-240122 },
	url = {https://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol24/iss1/art22/ },
	author = {Boisjolie, Brett A. and Flitcroft, Rebecca L. and Santelmann, Mary V.}
}
@article {54846,
	title = {Climate Change in the Northwest:  Implications for Our Landscapes, Waters, and Communities},
	year = {2013},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}As an assessment, this report aims to be representative (though not exhaustive) of the key climate change issues as reflected in the growing body of Northwest climate change science, impacts, and adaptation literature available at this point in time.{\textquotedblright} ({\textquotedblleft}About This Report,{\textquotedblright} p.xiii)},
	pages = {230 p.},
	institution = {Island Pr.},
	address = {Washington, D.C.},
	keywords = {agriculture, climate change, coastal hazards, erosion, flooding, forestry, general, general ecosystem description, health, Native Americans, natural resources management, Oregon, precipitation, water temperature},
	url = {https://cig.uw.edu/projects/northwest-climate-assessment-report/},
	author = {Pacific Northwest Climate Impacts Research Consortium, and University of Washington. Climate Impacts Group, and United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Office of Climate Observation. Climate Program Office,},
	editor = {Dalton, Meghan M. and Mote, Philip W. and Snover, Amy K.}
}
@article {51321,
	title = {Oregon Climate Assessment Report},
	year = {2010},
	note = {An eye-opening look ahead. },
	pages = {417 p.},
	institution = {Oregon State University. College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute,},
	address = {Corvallis, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, climate, climate change, coastal hazards, demographics, depleted populations, economics, fish, human impact, invasive species, phenology, precipitation, temperature, terrestrial vegetation, water temperature, wildlife},
	url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl\%3A637577},
	author = {Oregon State University. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute,}
}
@article {52046,
	title = {Limiting Factors Assessment and Restoration Plan:  NF Yachats, A Tributary of the Yachats River},
	year = {2003},
	note = {{\textquotedblleft}Funded by Technical Assistance Grant 203-231, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board{\textellipsis} Submitted to Midcoast Watersheds Council{\textquotedblright} (from front cover).This document was written to help the Mid-Coast Watershed Council improve coho habitat on the North Fork of the Yachats River.  Potential problems and areas needing improvement are noted.  {\textquotedblleft}This assessment suggests that given adequate adult escapement to utilize the spawning gravels  currently available within the range of Coho distribution, that the quality of winter pool habitats and the abundance of off channel winter habitats would be the primary issues limiting Coho production.{\textquotedblright} (p.11)},
	month = {2003, July 12},
	pages = {16 p.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Depew Creek, depleted populations, Early Creek, erosion, Fish Creek, Glines Creek, habitat restoration, habitats, human impacts, landslides, logging, North Fork Yachats River, sediments, water quality, water temperature, Williamson Creek, Yachats River},
	url = {https://tinyurl.com/bdzm5e8w},
	author = {Bio-Surveys LLC, and Sialis Company}
}
@book {25731,
	title = {Making Salmon:  an Environmental History of the Northwest Fisheries Crisis},
	year = {1999},
	note = {An excellent examination of the history behind the factors that combine to kill salmon. A superb bibliography. },
	pages = {421 p.},
	publisher = {University of Washington Press},
	organization = {University of Washington Press},
	chapter = {421 p.},
	address = {Seattle},
	keywords = {abundance, agriculture, dams, depleted populations, environmental law and policy, general, hatcheries, historical, human impacts, industrial development, logging, mining, Pacific salmonid species (Oncorhynchus spp.)},
	author = {Taylor, Joseph E. III}
}
@book {25571,
	title = {Landscapes of Promise:  the Oregon Story, 1800-1940},
	year = {1997},
	note = {An excellent overview of Oregon{\textquoteright}s early environmental history. There is an inevitable emphasis on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, but the author does extend his attention to the whole state. },
	pages = {392 p.},
	publisher = {University of Washington Press},
	organization = {University of Washington Press},
	address = {Seattle, Wa.},
	keywords = {abundance, agriculture, dams, depleted populations, environmental law and policy, general, hatcheries, historical, human impacts, industrial development, logging, mining, Pacific salmonid species (Oncorhynchus spp.)},
	author = {Robbins, William G.}
}
@book {51796,
	title = {Yachats/Blodgett Watershed Analysis},
	year = {1997},
	note = {Colored maps. Appendices address issues such as landslide susceptibility, vegetation types, water rights, road conditions and plugged cullverts.  A valuable resource.},
	month = {1997, Oct.},
	publisher = {Siuslaw National Forest,},
	organization = {Siuslaw National Forest,},
	keywords = {agriculture, Axtel Creek, Beamer Creek, Carson Creek, climate, coastal hazards, Dawson Creek, demographics, Depew Creek, Earley Creek, erosion, Fish Creek, floods, forest fires, geology, Gilnes Creek, Gram Creek, habitat restoration, habitats, Helms Creek, historical, human impacts, hydrology, Keller Creek, land use, landslides, logging, Marks Creek, Nelglick Creek, North Fork Yachats River, Reedy Creek, School Fork, soils, Stump Creek, terrestrial vegetation, water quality, water temperature, water use, Willamson Creek, Yachats River}
}
@book {51756,
	title = {The Status of Coastal Steelhead in Oregon in Regards to the Endangered Species Act},
	year = {1994},
	note = {"Submitted to National Marine Fisheries Service on behalf of Association of O \& C Counties." Argues that run-timing has prevented hatchery steelhead from reproducing with native fish populations. One of the many reports submitted to NMFS by various interest groups to prevent salmonid listings under the Endangered Species Act.},
	month = {1994, Nov.},
	publisher = {S.P. Cramer \& Associates},
	organization = {S.P. Cramer \& Associates},
	address = {Gresham, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alsea Basin, Bandon Fish Hatchery, Chetco River, Coos River, Coquille River, Drift Creek, endangered species, environmental law and policy, Gold Ray Dam, human impacts, industrial development, logging, mining, natural resource management, Nehalem River, Nestucca River, North Fork Nehalem Fish Hatchery, North Fork Trask River, North Umpqua River, reproductive behavior, Rock Creek Fish Hatchery, Rogue River, Salmonberry River (Nehalem River), Siletz River, Siuslaw River, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, Trask River, Umpqua River Basin, Wilson River, Winchester Dam, Yachats River, Yaquina River},
	author = {Cramer, Steven P. and Van Dyke, Erick S.}
}
@book {51751,
	title = {Status of Oregon{\textquoteright}s Coastal Coho and Measures for Population Rebuilding:  Final Report},
	year = {1994},
	note = {"Final Report: May 1994""Submitted to National Marine Fisheries Service on behalf of Association of O \& C Counties [and the] Illinois Valley Water Rights Owners Association""Although spawning escapements of naturally produced coho have been low in recent years, <u>we do not find convincing evidence that Oregon coho, in general, are in danger of extinction</u>." [emphasis the author{\textquoteright}s] (p.ii)},
	month = {1994, May},
	publisher = {S.P. Cramer \& Associates, Inc.},
	organization = {S.P. Cramer \& Associates, Inc.},
	address = {Gresham, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alsea Basin, Bandon Fish Hatchery, Chetco River, Coho salmon =  Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coos River, Coquille River, endangered species, environmental law and policy, Gold Ray Dam, human impacts, industrial development, logging, mining, natural resource management, Nehalem River, Nestucca River, North Fork Nehalem Fish Hatchery, North Fork Trask River, North Umpqua River, reproductive behavior, Rock Creek Fish Hatchery, Rogue River, Salmon River, Salmon River Hatchery, Salmonberry River (Nehalem River), Siletz River, Siltez River Hatchery, Siuslaw River, Tenmile Creek, Trask River, Umpqua River Basin, Wilson River, Winchester Dam, Yachats River, Yaquina River},
	author = {Cramer, Steven P. and S.P. Cramer \& Associates, Inc.}
}
@inbook {51656,
	title = {Mid-coast basin},
	booktitle = {State of Oregon Water Use Programs },
	year = {1978},
	note = {Gives an overview of the entire Mid-Coast Basin, then goes into more detail about specific sub-basins. Notes for the Yachats River Drainage include, "Due to existing water use and established minimum perennial streamflows no water will be available for future demands from the Yachats River during the low flow period." (p.11)},
	pages = {31 pp.},
	address = {[Salem, Or.]},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alsea River, Beaver Creek, Depoe Bay, human impacts, hydrology, North Fork Yachats River, Ready Creek, Salmon River, Siletz River, Siltcoos Creek, Siuslaw River, Tahkenitch Creek, water rights, water use, Yachats River, Yaquina River}
}
@book {51481,
	title = {A history of Benton County, Oregon including its geology, topography, soil and productions},
	year = {1885},
	note = {Written just a few years after the area was opened for settlement, and when the Yachats watershed was still part of Benton County, Fagan{\textquoteright}s history gives a good look at the beginnings of villages and commerce in the area. Chapter 35 (geography) and 53 (Alsea, Lower Alsea, and Tide Water Precincts) are of particular interest.  "Immediately below this the Yahuts, a stream about two hundred feet in width empties into the Pacific. For about two miles up this stream the bottoms are narrow and covered with a thick growth of spruce timber. . . Still below the Yahuts is a belt of prairie on which are numerous shell mounds marking the location of Indian camps, for perhaps hundreds of years past." (p.502)},
	publisher = {A.G. Walling},
	organization = {A.G. Walling},
	address = {Portland, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alsea Bay, Alsea River, demographics, history, navigation, Olympia oyster=Ostrea lurida (Ostrea conchaphila), Siletz Reservation, Siletz River, Yachats River, Yaquina Bay, Yaquina River},
	author = {Fagan, David D.}
}
