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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 ...

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 ...

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Healthy salmon populations support communities in Southcentral Alaska, and salmon rely on healthy watersheds to support juvenile growth and successful adult returns. This session will present research on salmon watersheds in the Tikahtnu/Cook Inlet region as well as current tools and resources to support salmon in Cook Inlet and beyond. We will discuss the long history of watershed research and ...

Do we have bats in Alaska? How do they survive in the North and what makes them so unique? Join us October 15 to learn about Alaska’s only flying mammals! Presenter: Arin Underwood, Alaska Department of Fish and Game