Research Guides: Pacific NW Environmental History &amp; Governance: Background Information

Background Information

Reference Sources

Atlas of Oregon, 2nd Ed by William G. Loy
Call Number: G1490 .L63 2001 [Multiple locations]
Publication Date: 2001
Includes historic and thematic maps, with text. The sine qua non of Oregon atlases.
Atlas of Oregon Wildlife: Distribution, Habitat, and Natural History by Blair Csuti
Call Number: Knight and Science Reference: QL201 .A84 2001
Publication Date: 2001
The Columbia Guide to American Environmental History by Carolyn Merchant
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2005
A Companion to American Environmental History
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2010
"...gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history. Provides a complete historiography of American environmental history."
Major Acts of Congress
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2004
Examines landmark pieces of legislation, explaining the historical factors that led to the proposal of each act, looking at the adoption process and assessing each act's impact on American life. Includes most (but not all) major environmental legislation.