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An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on domestic and international Arctic research.
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March 27, 2023 | Kotzebue, AK
116th USARC Meeting
The US Arctic Research Commission will hold its 116th meeting in person at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center (National Park Service) in Kotzebue, AK on March 27 from 1–5 pm. Presentations and community discussions will be open to the public from 1 pm on March 27, with a public comment session from 4:30–5 pm that day.
February 15, 2023 | Washington, DC
Release of USARC’s 2023-2024 Goals Report
The US Arctic Research Commission will publicly release its “Report on the Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research 2023-2024” at the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute on February 15, 2023, starting at 1:00 pm ET. This biennial report, to the president and Congress, established national Arctic research priorities and recommendations. The event will include remarks from Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, and senior officials from the White House, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State Department, and from USARC commissioners and staff.
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Arctic Renewable Energy Working Group
To benefit Arctic communities by identifying and addressing critical renewable energy and energy efficiency research needs.
Alaska Rural Water and Sanitation Working Group
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