Arctic Research of the United States articles from January 1 2006

Arctic Research of the United States archives from January 1 2006

National Science Foundation.
January 1, 2006... National Science Foundation research is concerned with the entire Arctic region, including Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas, the upper atmosphere, and near space. Research falls principally within eight...

The North Slope Science Initiative.(Department of the Interior)
January 1, 2006... Alaska's North Slope encompasses 233,500 square kilometers of diverse and unique ecosystems rich in natural resources. The North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) is intended to enhance the quality and quantity of the scientific information...

Minerals Management Service.(Department of the Interior)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has the statutory responsibilities to manage the mineral resources located on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in an environmentally sound and safe manner and to collect, verify, and distribute...

Fish and Wildlife Service.(Department of the Interior)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) conducts research in the Arctic to help accomplish its mission to conserve and manage migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, certain marine mammals, and anadromous fish, as well as all biota...

National Park Service.(Department of the Interior)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of present and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to...

Bureau of Land Management.(Department of the Interior)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... Mineral Assessments In 2005, BLM's Branch of Solid Minerals initiated a mineral assessment of the southern portion of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA). The mineral assessment objectives are to identify the nature, extent, and...

U.S. Geological Survey.(Department of the Interior)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted research in the Arctic since the late 1800s. Today the USGS addresses a complex array of earth science issues through its water science studies, specialized mapping and land cover efforts,...

Department of Defense.(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of Defense conducts military operations and maintains military facilities in the Arctic. As a consequence the DOD conducts a broad-based research program that extends from the ocean floor to the magnetosphere. Army U.S....

National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... NASA's Science Mission Directorate supports various research programs in the Arctic that emphasize space-based and airborne remote sensing studies to characterize, understand, and predict changes in the Arctic and to examine their interactions...

Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
January 1, 2006... NOAA performs research in the high-latitude regions of the planet in connection with its environmental assessment, monitoring, and prediction responsibilities. Research programs focus on scientific questions that address the Arctic environment...

Department of Agriculture.(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of Agriculture supports and conducts research to improve the understanding, use, and management of natural resources at high latitudes. Research is directed toward solving problems in agriculture, forestry, and the environment...

Department of Energy.(Company overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of Energy has responsibility for providing for the long-term energy security of the United States. DOE's Arctic and Subarctic activities support the DOE mission through studies of energy production, relevant...

Department of Health and Human Services.(Arctic health research)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of Health and Human Services supports and conducts Arctic health research through the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Institutes of Health The National...

Smithsonian Institution.(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... Of all governmental agencies, the Smithsonian has the longest record of involvement in Arctic research, which started in the 1850s. Today, most of the Smithsonian Arctic activities are focused on studies of northern cultural heritage and...

Environmental Protection Agency.(research in the Arctic)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Arctic-related work is designed to protect the health of Arctic residents and safeguard the Arctic environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) research in the Arctic is focused...

Department of Transportation.(Arctic and cold weather programs)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of Transportation's Arctic and cold weather programs cover transportation issues in the air, on land, and at sea and are conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. Federal...

Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Coast Guard.(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... DHS supports Arctic research through the U.S. Coast Guard, which operates polar icebreakers as national polar research assets for Arctic oceanographic expeditions of both government and nongovernment researchers. Icebreakers The Coast...

Department of State.(scientific research in the Arctic)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2006... The Department of State continues to be involved in multilateral and bilateral activities related to environmental protection, sustainable development, and scientific research in the Arctic. The Department of State leads the development of...