| Abstract: | Since the 1960‘s, an increase in the public‘s environmental ethics, federal species preservation, water quality protection, and interest in free flowing rivers have evolved to the current concern for stewardship and conservation of natural resources. This heightened environmental awareness creates an appetite for data, models, information management, and systematic analysis of multiple scientific disciplines. A good example of this information and analysis need resides in the Green and Yampa Rivers, tributary to the Upper Colorado River. These rivers are home to endangered native fish species including the pikeminnow and razorback sucker. Two dams, Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge, impound the Green River headwaters. The respective reservoirs store water supplies as well as generate hydropower. Conversely, the Yampa River is considered unregulated and encompasses most of Dinosaur National Monument. Recreation is highly regarded on both rivers including fishing, whitewater rafting, and aesthetic values. Vast areas of irrigated agriculture, forestry, and mineral extraction also surround these rivers. To address this information need, we developed a prototype Environmental Resources Analysis System (ERAS) spreadsheet-based decision support system (DSS). ERAS provides access to historic data sets, scientific information, statistical analysis, model outputs, and comparative methods all in a familiar and user-friendly format. This research project demonstrates a simplified decision support system for use by a diverse mix of resource managers, special interest groups, and individuals concerned about the sustainability of the Green and Yampa River ecosystem. |
| Genre: | Conference Paper |
| ProdID: | 70025259 |
| Citation Author: | Flug, M.; Campbell, S. G. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | World Water and Environmental Resources Congress |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Environmental Resources Analysis System, A Prototype DSS; 2003; Conference Paper; World Water and Environmental Resources Congress; Flug, M.; Campbell, S. G. |
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| Text: | Environmental Resources Analysis System, A Prototype DSS; 2003; Conference Paper; World Water and Environmental Resources Congress; Flug, M.; Campbell, S. G. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 2003 00:00 -0600 |
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