UIC affirms research commitment.

AuthorPounds, Nancy
PositionINSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC), headquartered in Barrow, Alaska, recently reinstated its management authority over the Barrow Environmental Observatory, as well as other Barrow-based scientific research properties it owns, including a number of facilities at the former Naval Arctic Research Laboratory. This action reflects UIC's commitment to encourage and support research activities in a manner that not only promotes an understanding of environmental changes, but also creates economic sustainability for the region. This support is consistent with UIC's mission and vision, which mandates responsible and strategic land use planning and management.

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