Oregon Ballast Water Task Force Report on Ballast Water Management in Oregon

Authors

Christina Simkanin, Portland State University
Mark Sytsma, Portland State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

10-2006

Subjects

Ballast water -- Environmental apsects -- Oregon, Ballast water -- Law and legislation -- Oregon, Introduced aquatic organisms -- Oregon -- Control

Abstract

This report provides information and analysis on the current ballast water regulations at international, federal, regional and state levels; ballast water discharge trends in Oregon; the shipping industry’s compliance with Oregon law; and current and emerging issues affecting Oregon’s ballast water legislation. The report also provides recommendations for strengthening Oregon’s management of shipping-related pathways of invasive species introduction.

Description

Prepared for the Oregon State Legislature

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/4790

Citation Details

Simkanin, Christina and Sytsma, Mark, "Oregon Ballast Water Task Force Report on Ballast Water Management in Oregon" (2006). Center for Lakes and Reservoirs Publications and Presentations. 20.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/4790