Barry Arm is a Large Glacier-Permafrost-Related Landslide
USGS and its partners are monitoring potential changes and tsunami hazards
USGS and its partners are monitoring potential changes and tsunami hazards
Bees and Berries
Fact sheet discusses enhancing climate adaptation for native communities in western Alaska and more
Fact sheet discusses enhancing climate adaptation for native communities in western Alaska and more
USGS Invests Millions in Critical-Minerals Mapping in Alaska
USGS Arctic Research
The USGS and its partners are addressing important issues in a rapidly changing Arctic
The USGS and its partners are addressing important issues in a rapidly changing Arctic
Avian Influenza Research
Since 2006, the Alaska Science Center has been part of the State and Federal interagency team for the detection and response to highly pathogenic (HPAI) viruses in North America
Since 2006, the Alaska Science Center has been part of the State and Federal interagency team for the detection and response to highly pathogenic (HPAI) viruses in North America
Barry Arm Landslide and Tsunami Hazard
USGS will determine the requirements for a monitoring and/or surveillance strategy for the Barry Arm landslide
USGS will determine the requirements for a monitoring and/or surveillance strategy for the Barry Arm landslide
Alaska Region
USGS in Alaska conducts science for decision-making in five major areas: natural hazards; energy & minerals; water quality, streamflow & ice; wildlife, fish & habitat; and geospatial mapping. The Alaska Regional Office provides management and strategic coordination among the Alaska Science Center, the Volcano Science Center, & other partners operating in AK.
Alaska Science Center
Alaska Science Center
4210 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-7000
Volcano Science Center
Volcano Science Center
4230 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-7497
Climate Adaptation Science Center
Climate Adaptation Science Center
4230 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-301-7830
News
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month
Science Spotlight: USGS Monitoring of Glacial Outburst Flood in Juneau Alaska
Science Spotlight: USGS Monitoring of Glacial Outburst Flood in Juneau Alaska
USGS Scientist and National Weather Service and University of Alaska Southeast colleagues receive Alaska State Legislature Recognition for Response to Juneau’s annual Suicide Basin Outburst Floods
USGS Scientist and National Weather Service and University of Alaska Southeast colleagues receive Alaska State Legislature Recognition for Response to Juneau’s annual Suicide Basin Outburst Floods
Publications
DRIFteRS: A dataset of drift invertebrate densities in streams and rivers across western North America, 1997–2024 DRIFteRS: A dataset of drift invertebrate densities in streams and rivers across western North America, 1997–2024
Prey availability is among the most influential and highly variable determinants of fish growth and freshwater habitat carrying capacity, yet it remains understudied compared to physical habitat variables (Ouellet et al., 2025; Rosenfeld et al., 2014; Weber et al., 2017). We often lack a clear understanding of how much food is available to fishes, how it varies spatially and temporally...
Climate change vulnerability assessment for guiding ecosystem restoration in fire-prone landscapes of the western U.S. Climate change vulnerability assessment for guiding ecosystem restoration in fire-prone landscapes of the western U.S.
Climate-driven alterations to fire regimes challenges forest management and restoration in the western United States, where increased wildfire severity threatens ecosystem integrity and resilience. In this study, we demonstrate the application of the FireCLIME (Fire-Climate-Landscape Interactions in Montane Ecosystems) Vulnerability Assessment (VA) as a decision-support tool for...
Potential warming-induced changes in stream water sources between proglacial and non-glacial streams, south-central Alaska Potential warming-induced changes in stream water sources between proglacial and non-glacial streams, south-central Alaska
Snow and ice-melt are essential for global water resources. Rising air temperatures are causing vegetation encroachment and shrubification of previously snow- and ice-covered landscapes, and precipitation regimes are changing. Collectively, these changes will likely affect the hydrology of mountain environments, although the exact ways in which the hydrology will change are poorly...
Science
Geologic Map of Alaska
In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
The Rusting of Arctic Rivers: Freshwater Ecosystems Respond to Rapidly Uptaking Metals
The water quality of streams and rivers in the Arctic is sensitive to rapid climate change and altered disturbance regimes.
Gulkana Glacier
Gulkana Glacier is located in the high-latitude continental climate regime of Alaska’s Delta Mountains. Glacier observations began at this site in 1966 and continue through present as the northern most USGS Benchmark Glacier.