Snow, Ice and Permafrost Hazards in Alaska: Research needs and opportunities

On June 13, 2011, researchers from the Permafrost Lab participated in a workshop on 'Snow, Ice and Permafrost Hazards in Alaska: Research needs and opportunities'.

Please see ACCAP workshop website for details and presentations.

Here the ACCAP press release: 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. Participants included representatives from: [BG: I need the final participant list] 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