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Studies of Climate Change in the Yukon River Basin: Connecting Community and Science Through a Unique Partnership

April 8, 2010

An exciting new partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (YRITWC) is yielding critical data for the assessment of climate change effects in the Yukon River Basin. The foundation of this partnership is a shared interest in the current and future water quality of the Yukon River and its relation to climate. The USGS began a landmark study of the Yukon River and its major tributaries in 2000. A key objective of this study is to establish a baseline dataset of water quality, which will serve as an important frame of reference to assess future changes in the basin that may result from a warmer climate.

Publication Year 2010
Title Studies of Climate Change in the Yukon River Basin: Connecting Community and Science Through a Unique Partnership
DOI 10.3133/fs20103020
Authors Paul F. Schuster, Karonhiakta'tie Byran Maracle
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2010-3020
Index ID fs20103020
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Branch of Regional Research-Central Region