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U.S. Geological Survey Science Strategy for Arctic Alaska, Fiscal Years 2022–24

Circular 1499
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1499

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Introduction

The United States is an Arctic nation because of Alaska and thus maintains tremendous interests and stewardship responsibilities in the region, especially as the region undergoes substantial environmental transformation. This Arctic Science Strategy is intended to support those interests and responsibilities by expressing the core values, mission, vision, and the broad research goals and priority objectives of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for science coordination in Arctic Alaska. It synthesizes strategic planning activities across the USGS in the Arctic over the next 3-year planning horizon, identifies some major networks of collaboration, and aligns with current research priorities of the Department of the Interior Climate Action Plan, released October 7, 2021 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 2021). Also, in recognition of the rapid pace of Arctic environmental changes and the corresponding need to move with urgency beyond routine patterns of operation, this strategy extends an implementation challenge to staff and colleagues in hopes of reaching for breakthrough results in some target areas of performance.

Suggested Citation

Williams, D.M., and Devaris, Aimee, 2022, U.S. Geological Survey science strategy for Arctic Alaska, fiscal years 2022–24: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1499, 14 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1499.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Drivers for Arctic Science Strategy
  • Interagency Context
  • International Context
  • Building on the Past and Present
  • Rising to Future Challenges
  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Implementation Challenge
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey science strategy for Arctic Alaska, fiscal years 2022–24
Series title Circular
Series number 1499
DOI 10.3133/cir1499
Year Published 2022
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Alaska Regional Director's Office
Description iii, 13 p.
Country United States
State Alaska
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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