IOOS Program Office, Regional Associations and NOAA Partners gathered in Alaska for the IOOS Fall Meeting on September 26-27, 2016 in Anchorage, AK to continue the conversation on the Closing the Gaps Campaign. Discussion focused on ecological forecasting gaps, water level observation capacity, precision navigation, and data management. Partners of the AOOS (Alaska Ocean Observing System) demonstrated the use of ocean acidification sensors at a local shellfish hatchery and hosted a tour of NOAA's Kasitsna Bay Lab. Click here to see the highlights.
Meeting Presentations
- Ecological Forecasting Gaps: HABs, Hypoxia, Pathogens - Mary Erickson, NCCOS
- Coastal and Ocean Acidification Regional Networks - Darcy Dugan, AOOS
- Water Level Gaps: Flooding, Sea Level Rise, and Lake Levels - Audra Luscher, NOAA
- Alaska Integrated Water Level Sensor - Nic Kinsman, NOAA
- National Products Demonstration and Discussion - Derrick Snowden, U.S. IOOS
- Discussion with IOOS Program Office - Carl Gouldman, U.S. IOOS PO
- Data Management: Developing a Five-Year Vision - DMAC Homework | DMAC Roles and Responsibilities | RA DMAC Functions- Molly McCammon, AOOS and Derrick Snowden, U.S. IOOS
- IOOS Association Update - Josie Quintrell, IOOS Association
- National Strategy for a Sustained Network of Coastal Moorings - Ru Morrison, NERACOOS
Meeting Overview
RA Directors Retreat - Knik River Lodge (29979 E Knik River Road Palmer, Alaska 99645)
- Saturday, September 24: RA Directors Travel to Anchorage, AK (Stay at Hotel Captain Cook)
- Sunday, September 25: RA Director’s Travel to Knik River Lodge for Directors Only Retreat - Knik River Lodge (Transportation Provided - Invoices will be sent directly to the RA Directors)
IOOS Association Meeting - AOOS Conference Room (1007 West 3rd Ave, Suite 100 Anchorage AK)
- Monday, September 26: IOOS Association Meeting (Anchorage, AK)
- Tuesday, September 27: IOOS Association Meeting Continued and Evening Reception (Anchorage, AK)
US IOOS Fall Meeting Materials
US IOOS Fall Meeting Agenda
US IOOS Fall Meeting Participant List
DMAC Homework
DMAC Roles and Responsibilities
RA DMAC Functions
Ecological Forecasting Gaps Session Background Material: Challenges of Transition
IOOS PO Staff Activities and Projects FY2016/2017
IOOS Association Board Meeting Materials
FY 17 Proposed Operating Budget (to be sent via email)
Transition Document
IOOS Association June 21 Board Meeting Minutes
Conflict of Interest Policy
Annual Conflict of Interest Statement
Board Member List as of October 2016
US IOOS Fall Meeting Agenda (Final PDF)
Location: AOOS Conference Room (1007 West 3rd Ave, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK)
Monday September 26, 2016
9:30 AM |
Welcome and Introductions
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9:45 AM | Ecological Forecasting Gaps: HABs, Hypoxia, Pathogens (Background Material: Challenges of Transition) Mary Erickson, NCCOS and Barb Kirkpatrick, GCOOS 9:45 Ecological Forecasting in NOS - Mary Erickson
11:15 Wrap, Action Items, Timeline |
11:30 AM | Ecological Forecasting Gaps: Coastal Acidification Jan Newton, NANOOS and Darcy Dugan, AOOS 11:30 IOOS Role in Coastal Acidification - Update
12:15 Wrap Up, Action Items, Timeline |
12:30 PM | Working Lunch (provided) Ecological Data Gaps: Biology/Fisheries Melissa Iwamoto, PacIOOS and Molly McCammon, AOOS
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1:45 PM |
Water Level Gaps: Flooding, Sea Level Rise, and Lake Levels 1:45 Water Levels Gaps Update and Overview – Ru Morrison and Audra Luscher
2:15 Working Session: Determining Our Priorities
3:15 Wrap Up, Action Items, Timeline
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3:30 PM | Break |
3:45 PM |
National Products Demonstration and Discussion
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4:30 PM | Axiom Data Science - Office Tour Axiom works on a variety of IOOS projects including providing data services for 3 RAs (AOOS, CeNCOOS and SECOORA), developing a national product for the IOOS Program Office, a special project for NERACOOS and developing a national AIS product for the NOAA Office of Coast Survey. Informal tour of their offices. Wine and beer provided. |
5:45 PM | Adjourn for the day Dinner- On your own (suggestions will be provided) |
Tuesday September 27, 2016
8:00 AM - |
IOOS Association Business Meeting - AOOS Conference Room |
US IOOS Fall Meeting Continued
9:30 AM |
Discussion with IOOS Program Office 9:30 Introduction & Overview – Carl Gouldman
10:00 IOOS Office Forward Look (FY16-17) – Derrick Snowden
10:30 Strategic Alignment and Emerging Opportunities – Dave Easter
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11:00 AM | Report Out From the RA Director's Retreat |
11:15 AM |
Navigation Gaps: Next Generation Navigation 11:15 Building navigational capacity through partnerships: IOOS, OCS, CO-OPs
12:00 Wrap Up, Action Items, Timeline |
12:15 PM | Lunch (provided) |
1:00 PM |
Data Management- Developing a Five-Year Vision 1:00 Overview: Update from March and Goals of the Session
2:20 Wrap Up, Action Items, Timeline
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2:30 PM | Break |
2:40 PM | Technology Gaps: HFR, Moorings and Gliders
2:40 Overview
3:15 Discussion
4:00 Wrap Up, Action Items and Timeline |
4:00 PM | Making It Happen
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5:00 PM |
Adjourn |
5:15-7:00 PM | Evening Reception Home Of Governor Bill Sheffield - 3125 Susitna View Court, Anchorage, AK 99512 Sponsored by AOOS and Axiom Transportation, light apps and drinks provided. |
Field Trips
Wednesday, September 28: Optional Day Field Trip #1 to Seward, AK
Behind the scenes tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center, tour of local shellfish hatchery that has deployed an ocean acidification sensor and boat tour with AOOS PIs in Kenai Fjords National Park. Expected return to Anchorage by ~8 pm in time to catch late night flights.
Costs - $110 (To be paid to IOOS Association. Abbey Wakely will email invoices or you can pay that day. Checks can be addressed to IOOS Association)
Wildlife Cruise - $70 (discounted from $100)
SeaLife Center Tour - $20 (discounted price from $27. Children are FREE)
Boxed Lunch - $20
Schedule
7:15 Meet in Hotel Captain Cook Lobby for Arranged Travel
7:30 Depart Hotel Captain Cook for 2.5 hour drive to Seward
10:00 Behind the Scenes Tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center
11:30 Tour of Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and mooring facility, including demonstration of “Burkolator” ocean acidification monitoring system
12:30 Pick up boxed lunch - eat on dock or on boat
1:00 Arrive at Dock for Kenai Wildlife Cruise
1:30 Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
5:30 Depart for either Anchorage or Homer (Participants will decide if they want dinner in Seward before the depart or wait until they arrive at their destinations.)
Thursday and Friday, September 29 - 30: Optional Field Trip #2 Overnight to Homer, AK
Those attending this field trip will travel to Homer from Seward on 9/28 and visit NOAA’s Kasitsna Bay Lab on 9/29, returning to Anchorage on 9/30.
Costs: Estimated costs TBD ~$320 for 2 nights lodging and water and air taxi ~$100, food separate.
Suggested Hotel: Land’s End Resort
US IOOS Fall Meeting Hotel Information
The Hotel Captain Cook
939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 1-800-843-1950 or 907-276-6000
Check in time: 4:00pm
Check out time: 12:00pm
The hotel is a short 5 minute walk to the AOOS Meeting space (1007 W. 3rd Ave Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501). Click here to view a map.
Travel Information
Servicing Aiport: Ted Stevens International Airport
The cost of a taxi ride from the airport to downtown is approximately $17.00 to $22.00 (as of October 2011) and the ride takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
More details are coming soon. Please email Abbey Wakely, abbey@ioosassociation.org, if you have questions.