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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Tolerance limits to disturbance vary among as well as within raptor species. The term "disturbance" is ambiguous and experts disagree on what actually constitutes a disturbance. Although there are exceptions, the buffer areas and seasonal restrictions suggested here reflect an informed opinion that if implemented, should assure that the majority of individuals within a species will continue to occupy the area. Additional factors, such as intervening...
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
Tolerance limits to disturbance vary among as well as within raptor species. The term "disturbance" is ambiguous and experts disagree on what actually constitutes a disturbance. Although there are exceptions, the buffer areas and seasonal restrictions suggested here reflect an informed opinion that if implemented, should assure that the majority of individuals within a species will continue to occupy the area. Additional factors, such as intervening...
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Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Until recently, river management has largely focused on water and how to withhold, contain, or withstand the force of its flow within a stream channel. However, it is important for understanding stream processes to realize that streams and rivers are not only moving water--streams also move sediment and woody debris from mountain peaks to the sea. Human land uses that significantly alter the ability of a creek to transport water and sediment will...
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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
2016 Colorado ballot initiative #78 proposes a 2500-foot mandatory setback between an oil and gas development facility (including oil and gas wells, injection wells, production and processing equipment, and pits) and any "occupied structure(s)" and "area(s) of special concern" through an amendment to the state's constitution. This regulatory change would be applied to all new oil and gas development facilities in Colorado, and any operation that used...