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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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