Permafrost thawing on the Ikpikpuk River (left) courtesy of Dan White, United States Coast Guard marine vessel (middle) courtesy of Gary Hufford, Rainbow over the pack ice (right) courtesy of Lisa Baraff.
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Hazards in Alaska: Research needs and opportunities
Project Description
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Hazards in Alaska: Research needs and opportunities
On June 13, 2011, ACCAP partnered with scientists at UAF's Geophysical Institute and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) to co-sponsor a workshop entitled "Snow, Ice and Permafrost Hazards in Alaska: Research needs and opportunities." The workshop was designed to provide a forum for scientists and managers to identify information and research needs of state agencies and other organizations working directly with the State of Alaska on issues that are potentially impacted by hazards associated with snow, ice and permafrost. Over 35 participants included representatives from: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; Water Division;
Alaska Department of Natural Resources; Division of Geological & Geophysical Survey;
Alaska Department of Natural Resources; Division Oil and Gas ;
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities;
Alaska State Pipeline Coordinator's Office;
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company;
ASRC Energy Services Company;
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Regulation and Enforcement;
The Denali Commission;
Institute of the North;
NOAA-National Marine Fisheries Service;
NOAA-National Weather Service & Alaska River Forecast Center;
North Slope Science Initiative;
University of Alaska Anchorage;
University of Alaska Fairbanks;
US Army Corps of Engineers;
US Coast Guard; and the
US Geological Survey.
Participants were asked to fill out a pre-workshop survey (results below in "Resources" section). The information provided was used for planning and development of the workshop and may assist in identifying potential future collaborations. The outcome of the workshop will guide research planning and implementation at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on snow, ice and permafrost with the goal of meeting the state's research, training and information needs.
Workshop Goals:
1) Identify the information and research needs of state agencies and other organizations working directly with the State of Alaska on issues that are potentially impacted by hazards associated with snow, ice on land and in the ocean, and permafrost
2) Assess the University's capacity to meet these needs
Stakeholder Workshop
Workshop Materials (PDF)
Letter of invitation
Agenda
Alaska Center for Snow Ice and Permafrost Hazards proposal
Workshop Proceedings
For more information about the workshop, please contact:
Martin Truffer, UAF GI, 907-474-5359; or
Gabe Wolken, DGGS, 907-451-5018; or
Sarah Trainor, UAF ACCAP, 907-474-7878
Resources: Workshop Presentations
Hajo Eicken: Leveraging research and future funding opportunities (MP4 Video) (PDF)
Doug Goering: Cryosphere change – An engineering perspective on hazards and impacts (MP4 Video) (PDF)
Guido Grosse et al: Cryosphere change research at UAF – Examples from permafrost, glaciers, snow, river & lake ice, and sea ice relevant in a hazards context (MP4 Video) (PDF)
Sarah Trainor: Pre-Workshop Survey Results (MP4 Video) (PDF)
Vlad Romanovsky, Hajo Eicken, Martin Truffer: The Cryosphere in Alaska – Current status, future projections, and time scales of change (MP4 Video) (PDF)
Gabe Wolken: A State agency perspective (MP4 Video) (PDF)
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