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
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, ...
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. ...
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 (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 (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 (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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Geophysical methods can provide insight into conditions and objects below the surface while reducing or eliminating the need for invasive, and expensive, drilling or excavating. These methods can locate buried objects, define subsurface geology, delineate voids, and detect contaminating. Esther Babcock, geophysicist at Logic Geophysics & Analytics, will discuss ground-penetrating radar, seismic, and resistivity their capabilities as related to Alaskan ...
