Permafrost outreach 2009

We had great time in Selawik. At first, Clyde, US Fish and Wildlife Service, pick us up at airport. He is ideal person for us to meet in village first time. He lived Selawik all his life. He was mayor before and currently he is Trival Concil President. Clyde took us to drive snow machine to the Davis-Ramoth School.
Once we got school principal Pat Parente show school and discuss potential drill sites. Once we eat late breakfast and waiting science teacher finish class, we prepare drilling.

Science teacher, Greg, live here more than 28 years and retired several years ago. However, he is temporary back to school fill in science class today. He is not young however, he has full of energy and passion for science education. We really like to work with person like him.



We had two lectures around noon. Then all of the students went out for drilling. It was cold windy day. But students were fine and helping us very well. Clyde brought EMT tube for casing.

Once we did all, the time was almost up. Clyde picked us up for airport but before then he helped me to drill Selawik River for water sampling.

It was great trip today.