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Elizabeth Powers

Elizabeth is the Science Coordinator for the Alaska Region.

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Enhancing Climate Adaptation for Native Communities in Western Alaska: Linking Pollinator Diversity and Abundance to Berry Production in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Berry-producing plants, a key resource in Alaska Native communities, provide primary subsistence and have been integral to maintaining cultural cohesion, sense of place, and physical ties to the surrounding landscape. Despite the importance of berry-producing plants, relatively little is known about their vulnerability to changes in climate and environmental conditions. The dynamics of insect popu
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Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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Enhancing Climate Adaptation for Native Communities in Western Alaska: Linking Pollinator Diversity and Abundance to Berry Production in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Berry-producing plants, a key resource in Alaska Native communities, provide primary subsistence and have been integral to maintaining cultural cohesion, sense of place, and physical ties to the surrounding landscape. Despite the importance of berry-producing plants, relatively little is known about their vulnerability to changes in climate and environmental conditions. The dynamics of insect popu
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Pacific walruses jousting with their tusks, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
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Pacific walruses hauled out on beach, Alaska
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Pacific walruses resting in the water, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
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Pacific walruses jousting with their tusks, Alaska
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close up of Pacific walruses resting on the beach, Alaska
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Pacific walruses hauled out on beach, Alaska
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Close up of solitary walrus calf with skin lesions, Alaska
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Group of Pacific walruses resting on beach, Alaska
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Pacific walruses resting on beach, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
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Solitary walrus calf with skin lesions resting on shore of the Chukchi Sea
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USGS wildlife biologist, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS)
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USGS biologist piloting an UAS for Pacific walrus survey, Alaska
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Pacific walruses in water jousting with their tusks, Alaska
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Pacific walruses on beach and in water, Alaska
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U.S. Geological Survey—Department of the Interior Region 11, Alaska—2021–22 biennial science report

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mission: The USGS national mission is to monitor, analyze, and predict the current and evolving dynamics of complex human and natural Earth-system interactions, and to deliver actionable information at scales and timeframes relevant to decision-makers. Consistent with the national mission, the USGS in Alaska provides timely and objective scientific information to help

U.S. Geological Survey—Department of the Interior Region 11, Alaska —2020 annual science report

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mission: The USGS national mission is to monitor, analyze, and predict current and evolving dynamics of complex human and natural Earth-system interactions and to deliver actionable information at scales and timeframes relevant to decision-makers. Consistent with the national mission, the USGS in Alaska provides timely and objective scientific information to help addr

Citizen science collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska

Citizen science is science undertaken by the public, usually in collaboration with professional scientific institutions. It encourages citizens to tackle real-world scientific problems and augments traditional science by expanding the coverage of data collection and by reducing costs of fieldwork in remote locations. Information collected by volunteers enables us all to gain a deeper understanding
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Earthquake Hazards Program, Alaska Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey — Department of the Interior Region 11, Alaska—2019 annual science report

In keeping with our national mission, the USGS in Alaska provides timely and objective scientific information to help the Nation address issues and solve problems in five major topical areas (listed alphabetically):Energy and Minerals;Geospatial Mapping;Natural Hazards;Water Quality, Streamflow, and Ice Dynamics; andWildlife, Fish, and Habitat.  The USGS in Alaska engages about 400 scientists and

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