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Subsistence Mapping of Nuiqsut, Kaktovik and Barrow

The primary goal of this study was to provide current subsistence data to inform future Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyses regarding the potential effects of offshore oil and gas development on subsistence uses. BOEM initiated a subsistence mapping study in Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, and Barrow. The study was designed to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) capable of describing regional subsistence patterns and measuring changes in these patterns over time.

Key species identified for this study were: caribou, moose, bowhead whale, Arctic cisco, Arctic char/Dolly Varden, broad whitefish, burbot, geese, eider, ringed seal, bearded seal, walrus, wolf and wolverine.

Study team members include Stephen R. Braund & Associates, North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management, Encompass Data & Mapping, ESRI-Northwest, Dr. John A. Kruse, and Dr. Jeffrey C. Johnson.

MMS OCS Study Number 2009-003

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Primary Organization US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Other Organizations Stephen R. Braund and Associates
Organization Types Federal, Industry and Consultants
Start Date 2004-01-01
Created February 23, 2016, 01:41 (AKST)
Last Updated September 28, 2022, 20:20 (AKDT)