AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Monitoring Loss: The National Science Foundation is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a nearly $368 million deep-sea network that has fed real-time data used for fisheries, coastal hazards, and climate research—Alaska’s Gulf of Alaska observing sites are among those going dark. Arctic Carbon Update: A new study finds Arctic river deltas, though only about 1% of permafrost area, hold roughly 5% of global permafrost carbon—meaning thaw could further intensify warming. Indigenous-Led Research: An Arctic ACTION workshop in Utqiaġvik brought together Indigenous and Western researchers to co-produce solutions for flooding, erosion, and permafrost thaw in Arctic coastal communities. Coal Push: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and two new plants, drawing criticism that it’s an unnecessary subsidy for an uncompetitive industry. Alaska Conservation Land Transfer: A Nome River corridor was transferred to the Sitnasuak Native Corporation with a conservation easement promise to protect habitat. Community Restoration: Volunteers and the Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District are helping restore Resurrection Creek habitat using native plants grown from locally gathered seed. Wildlife Watch: Stream Watch volunteer orientation in Cooper Landing trained people to patrol fishing areas and teach watershed “why” alongside safety and best practices.
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