Quantifying groundwater and aufeis and their contribution to surface water availability and habitat in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

This project aims to partition water sources to rivers in the 1002 region of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in order to more accurately quantify water resources

Abstract

Groundwater is a critical source of liquid water in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, creating habitat that supports fish and wildlife. Despite the importance of groundwater, little is known about the source and age of groundwater, or spatial and temporal variability in its contribution to rivers, lakes, and associated habitat. Understanding the physical controls on groundwater flow and the links between groundwater, rivers, and habitat is necessary in order properly manage this limited resource.

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Products

Title	Type
Hydrochemistry and Age Date Tracers from Springs, Streams, and Rivers in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 2019-2022	Data
Rasters of Observed Aufeis Deposits Within Rivers of the 1002 Area Based on Historical Landsat Imagery, 1985-2022	Data

Contacts

Koch, Joshua C., 907-786-7119

Status: onGoing
Start Year: 2019
End Year: 2022

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Project Sites

USGS Mission Area and Program

Ecosystems → USGS-USFWS Science Support and Quick Response Programs