Browsing Nicholas School of the Environment by Subject "Alaska"

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A Citizen Science Program for the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Jacob, David (2008-08-26)

The purpose of this Masters Project is to implement an intertidal monitoring program that emphasizes Citizen Science for the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS). CACS is a small non-profit organization based out of ...
An Evaluation of GIS Prioritizations for Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites: Cook Inlet Case Study

Leduc, Elise (2011-04-25)

Recent scientific research has demonstrated the multitude of ecosystem services and functions provided by wetlands. Despite the astronomical cost that would be required to replace these vital services with manmade mechanisms, ...
Mapping Past and Future Permafrost Extent on the North Slope Borough, Alaska

Kerkering, John (2008-04-25)

The proportion of the Earth's land area that is underlain by permafrost, currently about 25%, is widely anticipated to shrink in response to climate change. Numerous models have been employed to project potential permafrost ...
SELECTION OF HAUL-OUT SUBSTRATE BY HARBOR SEALS (PHOCA VITULINA) ASSOCIATED WITH TIDEWATER GLACIERS IN KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA.

Bishop, Amanda (2011-04-28)

In Alaska, 10-15% of harbor seals use glacial ice as a haulout substrate on which to rest, molt, and care for young. Some glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park are receding at a staggering rate which could reduce the ...