Scientists representing the largest group of arctic research in the U.S. --ARCUS-- presented information on recent and significant findings with regard to a broad array of geophysical and biological indicators of arctic system change.

AGU Arctic Press Briefing 2006 (37K - PDF)
AGU Arctic Press Conference Powerpoint (8.3 MB - PPT)

AGU Arctic Press Conference Media Impact (20K - PDF)

If you have any additional questions regarding this presentation, contact Dr. Larry Hinzman.

Moderator:
Dr. Larry Hinzman
Professor and Deputy Director of the International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks

Presenters:
Dr. Charles J. Vörösmarty
Research Professor, University of New Hampshire
To present on: large-scale freshening of the high northern latitudes and broader policy implications

Dr. Mark Serreze
Senior Research Scientist, National Snow and Ice Data Center
To present on: arctic climate variability and change, numerical weather prediction in high latitudes, and arctic atmosphere-ocean-ice interaction

Dr. James E. Overland
NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
To present on: 'State of the Arctic' report and indicators show the importance of natural variability

Additional Presentation Materials Will Be Made Available & Experts Present to Answer Questions

Only press are allowed to ask questions at the briefing.