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Snow goose abundance and distribution
Document the phenology, abundance, and distribution of snow geese staging on the Refuge coastal plain (and contiguous areas in Canada) prior to fall migration. -
Fish surveys in coastal waters near Kaktovik
Information to evaluate the stock status and trends of Arctic cisco and Dolly Varden in lagoons adjacent to the village of Kaktovik in Arctic Refuge was collected during... -
Biological Monitoring at Cape Lisburne, Alaska
The primary objectives of the Cape Lisburne monitoring work are to collect data on population trends, timing of breeding and/or productivity on three indicator species... -
Breeding ecology of Steller’s and spectacled eiders nesting near Barrow, Alaska
This study focuses on distribution and relative abundance of STEI and SPEI and avian predators in the Barrow area. Also focuses on nest success, productivity, habitat use,... -
Polar Bear Population Monitoring
Polar bear population is tracked through aerial surveys, monitoring harvests by indigenous communities and incidental deaths caused by the oil and gas industry. Polar bear... -
Monitoring Long-Term Effects of Winter Seismic Exploration on Tundra Vegetation and Permafrost in Arctic Alaska
Seismic exploration for oil and gas was conducted on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the winters of 1984 and 1985. This study documents recovery of... -
Permanent vegetation plots at USGS climate stations
Monitor permanent vegetation plots at 4 climate stations maintained by the USGS within the Refuge. -
Site occupancy and productivity of cliff-nesting raptors on the Arctic NWR
Document site occupancy and productivity for Peregrine Falcons, Gyrfalcons, Golden Eagles, and Rough-legged Hawks along Refuge rivers and at bluffs on the coastal plain.... -
Vegetation monitoring at Sheenjek LTEM site
Repeat sampling of vegetation communities, soils, and permafrost on plots at 5-year intervals. We established five long-term ecological monitoring sites in the Arctic National... -
Breeding ecology, abundance, distribution, and habitat associations of Smith's Longspurs
Due to the remoteness of the breeding range, little research has been done on breeding Smith’s Longspurs and little is known about their breeding distribution and demography in... -
Colville River Raptor Survey
Monitoring program tracks population trends of 3 species of raptors using the Colville River Special Area for nesting. This study will assess the productivity of raptor... -
Distribution and seasonal migrations of caribou in the Arctic NWR
Document habitats used by caribou of the Porcupine and Central Arctic Herds for calving, post calving, and overwintering, and identify migratory routes. -
Barrier Island nesting bird surveys
Document density, distribution, and habitat associations for birds nesting on barrier islands within Arctic NWR. -
Permanent vegetation plots at long term ecological monitoring sites
Collect baseline data and document changes over time for plant species occurrence and cover, and soil characteristics, at 5 sites representing each of the major ecoregions... -
Population trends and demography of Dall sheep on the Arctic NWR
We estimate reproductive success, age and sex structure (including percent harvestable rams), and trends in population size for Dall sheep in selected areas within the Refuge,... -
Autumn polar bear surveys on the Beaufort Sea Alaska coast
The primary objective of the polar bear program is to ensure that polar bear populations in Alaska remain a healthy, functioning component of the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort... -
Estimation of lemming abundance and distribution near Barrow, Alaska
The purpose of this long-term project is to monitor lemming abundance in the Barrow vicinity in effort to better understand lemming cycles and their role within the ecosystem.... -
Alpine Environment Observations (GLORIA)
We have established an observation site for the international GLobal Observation Research Initiative in Alpine environments (GLORIA) program. Location is on the ridge north of... -
Alaska Landbird Monitoring System
Most of the 135 species of breeding land-birds in Alaska are limited to arctic and northern forest biomes that are not adequately sampled by any of the monitoring programs for... -
Abundance and distribution of pre-migratory shorebirds staging on the coast of Arctic NWR
Assess abundance, distribution, and species composition of shorebirds staging in coastal areas of the Arctic NWR prior to fall migration. Quantify movement patterns and...
