"The Hydrologic Cycle and its Role in Arctic and Global Environmental
Change: A Rationale and Strategy for Synthesis Study"
Dear Arctic Colleague,
The report "The Hydrologic Cycle and its Role in Arctic and Global
Environmental Change: A Rationale and Strategy for Synthesis Study" is
now available. This publication is available on request through ARCUS:
Phone: 907/474-1600, Fax: 907/474-1604, e-mail: arcus [at] arcus.org, fill
out an on-line request form, or download an electronic copy at:
http://www.arcus.org/ARCSS/hydro/
In September 2000, a workshop was convened to identify several notable
gaps in our current level of understanding of arctic hydrological
systems. Rapidly emerging data sets, technologies, and modeling
resources provide an unprecedented opportunity to move forward. The
report defines three major research and synthesis challenges and
provides recommendations for critical and strategic investments in
arctic system science.
Also available is a collection of extended abstracts of presentations
made at the workshop. This is titled "NSF-ARCSS Workshop on Arctic
System Hydrology: Meeting White Papers" and is being distributed as an
electronic file only at:
http://www.arcus.org/ARCSS/hydro/white_papers.html
Drafts of "The Hydrologic Cycle and its Role in Arctic and Global
Environmental Change" were circulated for broad community review during
the development process. The editors thank all who contributed to this
report for their suggestions and participation in this important arctic
research community effort.
Sincerely,
Larry Hinzman, Co-chair, ffldh [at] aurora.alaska.edu, University of Alaska
Fairbanks
Charles Vorosmarty, Co-chair, charles.vorosmarty [at] unh.edu, University of
New Hampshire