Permafrost Health Program
The Permafrost Health Program is conducted in conjunction with research on permafrost at University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Long-term permafrost monitoring systems have been installed adjacent to participating schools located in the Alaska Circumpolar Region. Permafrost conditions will be one of the important indicators for future climatic change. It strongly affects local ecosystems, hydrologic regimes and the impact of natural disasters.
This long-term permafrost observation program is designed to fulfill science objectives and to involve students and teachers at schools located in remote, predominantly Alaska Native Villages. Visit the site for educational resources on permafrost, including classroom lessons and background information. Sponsored by the University of Alaska EPSCoR program, NASA, National Science Foundation, and the International Permafrost Association-Thermal State of Permafrost project.
CONTACT: For more information, visit the Permafrost Outreach Web site.