AFE Virtual Technical Session: How To Keep Your Community Healthy During The Winter and Holiday Travel Season

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In this session, the State of Alaska Epidemiologist will discuss the current status of various emerging health concerns for Alaskans and actions we can all take to minimize the risk of spreading illness within our families and communities during the winter season. Presenters: Joe McLaughlin, State of Alaska Epidemiologist and Chief

AFE Virtual Technical Session: SM-1A Decommissioning and Dismantlement – Project Update

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The US Army Corps of Engineers has actively begun to implement the decommissioning and dismantlement of the SM-1A deactivated nuclear power plant located at Fort Greely, AK. The team is in the initial planning phases at this point with a planned mobilization date in May 2024. The update will include details on the history of the project, our regulatory framework, ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: Disaster Resilience: Tribal Coalitions & Other Solutions

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This presentation is a follow-up to the November 2020 AFE presentation (Adapting to Climate Change: Lessons Learned from Rural Alaska Disaster Resilience Projects). In the three years since the 2020 AFE presentation I have worked on building tribal coalitions to respond to environmental threats (i.e. a regional response), among other initiatives to improve disaster resilience efforts at a community level. ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: Advances in Phytoremediation for Sustainable Nature-Based Treatment on Hydrocarbons and Mixed Waste Sites

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This presentation will discuss design methodologies and data from full-scale phytoremediation installations on several hydrocarbon and mixed waste sites utilizing Endophyte-Assisted Phytoremediation System (EAPS) technology, as well as how they have been successful in meeting sustainability goals. These synergistic bioremediation tools and innovative techniques have been deployed to address several classes of pollutants, including chlorinated VOCs, petroleum hydrocarbons, and 1,4-dioxane ...

Alaska Landfill Operator Training

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Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT) is for the designated landfill operator in a village with a Class III landfill or open dump. The course focuses on the duties of the landfill operator, their personal safety, and the safety of the village. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the landfill operator's role to keep the village clean and the landfill ...

Alaska Landfill Operator Training Day 2

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Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT) is for the designated landfill operator in a village with a Class III landfill or open dump. The course focuses on the duties of the landfill operator, their personal safety, and the safety of the village. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the landfill operator's role to keep the village clean and the landfill ...

Alaska Landfill Operator Training

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Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT) is for the designated landfill operator in a village with a Class III landfill or open dump. The course focuses on the duties of the landfill operator, their personal safety, and the safety of the village. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the landfill operator's role to keep the village clean and the landfill ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: Building a Sustainable Alaskan Workforce Through Community Collaboration

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Alaskans are leaving the state and businesses are struggling to find enough workers. Teaching students from a young age to enjoy being outside, to connect to their community, to appreciate Alaska’s natural resources, and to be aware of job opportunities in the state, will develop Alaskans who want to live, work, and play in Alaska. Join this session to learn ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: PFAS Analytical Methods and the Current Regulatory Landscape

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The presentation will provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the various analytical methods for evaluation of PFAS in drinking water, wastewater, solids, biosolids, etc., as well as an overview of best practices regarding field collection. As the landscape continues to change with regard to PFAS regulations and testing, having a clear understanding of the available analytical methods and their ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: Ocean Acidification: A discussion on current and future monitoring for Alaska

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Ocean acidification is a growing topic of interest and concern for Alaskans. Alaska has been identified as a hotspot, and direct and indirect effects of ocean acidification could have serious implications for fisheries, food security, and the economy. Researchers with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration monitor ocean acidification in coastal waters around Alaska. ...

AFE Virtual Technical Session: Remote Sensing and Forest Health: An Open Forum for Ideas and Insights

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This session will discuss forest health monitoring in Alaska using remote sensing technologies, including satellite, drone, and other aerial imagery. We will showcase different open access tools and remote sensing based products to assess forest health and vegetation conditions. The session will also include a wider audience discussion where we will solicit input from participants to identify existing knowledge gaps ...