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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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...