Informed decision making through research and education
Goodnews Bay
Example Project: Goodnews Bay
Alaska Sea Grant funded research focused on assessing the coastal resiliency of Goodnews Bay, Alaska. The project included the development of baseline high resolution topographical data, a shoreline change analysis, and a community outreach program.
A coastal hazard assessment was carried out to assess erosion rates and identify vulnerable infrastructure
Flood hazard map showing water levels during historically documented storm events
Local environmental coordinator, Alice Julius, teaches how to clean fish on the Goodnews River