The Southeast Alaska Network uses long-term ecological monitoring to understand the current condition and future changes of important park resources, called "vital signs."
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Environmental Contaminants
The Southeast Alaska Network monitors three kinds of environmental contaminants: airborne, freshwater, and marine.
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Glacial Dynamics
Sensitive to seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation, glaciers are excellent indicators of regional and global climate.
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Intertidal Communities
Intertidal communities are particularly important because of their close ecological linkage with the nearshore marine ecosystem.
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Kittlitz's Murrelets
The Kittlitz’s Murrelet is a rare seabird endemic to Alaska and eastern Russia; they are often associated with tidewater glaciers.
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Landcover and Landform
Landscape spatial structure resulting from natural processes underlies the diversity and integrity of ecosysystems.
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Marine Predators
Marine predators are important components of Southeast Alaska ecosystems. We currently monitor sea otters, but intend to expand over time.
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Oceanography
Understanding the oceanographic factors that control marine productivity is critical to wise stewardship.
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Sea Otters
Sea otters can dramatically affect the structure and complexity of their environment.
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Streamflow and Water Quality
Southeast Alaska is a rainforest landscape dominated by a wet and maritime climate. Streamflow and water quality indicate ecosystem health.
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Weather and Climate
Weather and climate are key physical drivers of ecosystem structure and function.
Last updated: June 8, 2018